Ruby and Diamond Retro Style Bold Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total weight: 5.01 g.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring and Earring Channel Set 18K Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring and Earring Jewelry Set in 18K and 14K Yellow Gold / Channel-Set Princess Cut Cluster Ruby and Diamond Jewelry Set.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Certified 1.53 Carat Spinel, Diamond and 18K Gold Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A stunning art-deco, vintage looking 1.53 carat natural Pink Spinel cushion shaped center stone, with...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Rose Gold Ring with No-Heat Ruby and Diamond Halo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless symbol of elegance and rarity, this exquisite ring features a vivid no-heat ruby at its heart, weighing 3.00 carats. The unheated treatment enhances its desirability, pres...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring with Ruby and Diamond in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 9K yellow gold, this refined Pink Tourmaline Ring combines the sophistication of an Art Deco Engagement Ring, the vivid contrast of a Ruby Diamond Ring, and the distinctiv...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, 1.20 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold center princess cut diamond weighs 1.20 carats with 1.85 carats of rubies Dome Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
17.71 Carat Certified Untreated Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Beautiful Estate Platinum Natural Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring! Showcasing one oval shape red ruby cabochon gemstone weighing 17.61 carats 100% natural no heat - unt...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
IGI Certified 3.48 CT Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 3.48 Carat Diamond Natural Yellow Sapphire Natural Ruby Natural Emerald Natural Rhodolite Garnet Ring – 14K Gold, 4.49g / 0.14 t oz
An extraordinary celebration of ...
Rhodolite, Sapphire, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.30 carat with Diamond 0.18 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.2 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 1.71 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
1.60 Ct Mozambique Ruby Engagement Band Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Engagement Band – Channel Set Mozambique Ruby Wide Designer Ring Make a bold statement with this sophisticated 14K yellow gold ruby and di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 0.90ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This stunning trilogy ring from the Edwardian period features an oval cut, 0.90 carat, ruby at it’s centre flanked by two 0.20 carat old cut diamonds, all claw set into a platinum mo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.15 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold, luminous, and effortlessly elegant—this 1.15 Carat Ruby Ring is a true celebration of captivating crimson. Featuring a stunning arrangement of baguette-cut rubies totaling 1.15...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 1.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.50 carats, G color, VS clarity, accented by Old European cut Diamonds and French cut Rubies. Circ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.60 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat and Black Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 7.87 grams...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Target Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage diamond and ruby ring crafted in 14K white gold, designed with a bold, geometric flair characteristic of the 1940s Retro era.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow and White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Radiant and bold, this vintage ruby and diamond cocktail ring embodies timeless glamour and fine craftsmanship. The design centers around a sparkling 0.35-carat natural diamond of I ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 2.01 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful 2.01 carat, pigeon blood oval Burmese Ruby and fancy cut Diamond three-stone engagement ring. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. 0.50ct French 1ct Round Platinum Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Ruby Weight: Approximately 1.00 carats Ruby Cut: French Cut Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.50 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Half Eternity Alternate Ruby and Diamond Band. Round Cut Wedding Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Rubies and Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.65 Carats Total Ruby Weight: 0.90 Carats Total Diamond Color: L-M Color Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2 Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Red Ruby Ring with White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
The mesmerising octagon ruby at the centre of this unique vintage-style ring was specially selected by a member of the Haruni family and sits resplendent within a circle of round bri...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.17 Carat Shield Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Art Deco era, this platinum ring centers a sparkling EGL certified shield cut diamond that weighs 1.17ct. and is graded F-G color with SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Emerald Diamond Bridal Ring Natural Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring For Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Zambian Emerald Bridal Ring, Ruby and Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, Unique Emerald Ruby Ring** A distinctive expression of romance and craftsmanship, this handcra...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 11.67 Carat Ruby, Citrine and Black Diamond Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This extraordinary statement ring showcases a dramatic combination of vivid natural rubies, golden citrines, and striking black diamonds totaling 11.67 carats. Designed with bold art...
Citrine, Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Peridot Engagement Ring with Ruby and Diamond Halo in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 14K rose gold, this sophisticated Peridot Diamond Ring combines the romance of an Art Deco Engagement Ring, the distinctive charm of a Ruby Halo Ring, and the timeless app...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.61 Carat Marquise and 0.12 Carat Square Ruby Diamond Accents 14KWhiteGold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from 14-karat White Gold by Gin & Grace.This Ring is made up of 8x4 mm Marquise-Cut Ruby (1 pcs) 0.61 carat, 2.0 mm Square-cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Ring with Oval Ruby and Tapered Baguette Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage men’s ring crafted in solid platinum, centered by a richly colored oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 2.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,829Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,646Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,463Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.06 carat. Totally is ruby 1.13 carat. Ring size is US 7. We can make any size. Acid tested to be 18k real gold...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Stunning Colombian Emerald Ruby Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and rare Art Deco platinum ring a 4.0 ct emerald cut Colombian emerald of rich and deep green.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,828Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 10.07 Carat White Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Heart Shape Diamond Ruby Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.80 carats Center Diamond Cut: Heart Shape Center Diamond Color: J Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Secondary Stones: Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,552Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Emerald and Ruby Floral Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and ruby flower cocktail ring in 14K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality. Designed with round shaped emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Sophia D, 0.81 Carat Yellow Diamond and 1.25 Carat Ruby Ring set in Platinum
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
0.81 Carat Yellow Diamond Ring accentuated with 1.25 Carat Ruby and 0.28 Carat Diamonds set in platinum Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and ar...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum and 20 Carat Kunzite Ring. Diamond Ruby Accent Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Kunzite Center Kunzite Weight: 20.80 carats Center Kunzite Cut: Emerald Cut Center Kunzite Color: Beautiful saturation Secondary Stones: Diamond, Natu...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
3.08ctw Ruby and Diamond Cluster Band Ring in 18k Yellow & White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
3.08CTW Ruby and Diamond Cluster Band Ring in 18K Yellow & White Gold. This piece features 30 princess cut rubies arranged in a captivating cluster design, elegantly adorning a size ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Solid 18K White Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A beautifully crafted vintage ruby and diamond ring in 18K white gold, showcasing an elegant floral-inspired design rich in colour and character. Approximately 0.80 carats of vivid r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18k Two-Tone Burma Rose-Cut Ruby and Diamond Floral Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Two-Tone Burma Rose-Cut Ruby and Diamond Floral Halo Ring Description: This vintage-style cluster ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow and white gold. The center features a 2.23-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring GIA Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A captivating vintage treasure, this platinum ring centers on a 2.98 carat oval Burma ruby, certified by GIA Burma origin and noted as heated. The ruby’s rich, velvety red glow is be...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
10K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 0.60 Carat Ruby Center, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ladies' ring is crafted in 10K yellow gold and features a beautiful oval genuine ruby as the centerpiece. Measuring 6 x 4 mm and weighing approximately 0.60 carats, the ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
IGI Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.02 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring centers a 0.95 carat natural ruby, a gemstone prized for its deep red saturation and association with passion and vit...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.15 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 1.00 carat natural ruby, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 1.15 carats...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.49 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.49 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.49 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.49 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.01 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.01 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.01 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.01 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.89 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.89 Carat Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.89 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.89 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.95 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.95 Carat Diamond Ruby Ring 18K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 0.95 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 0.95 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.58 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.58 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.58 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.58 carats, the p...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.95 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.95 Carat Ruby Diamond Floral Ring 14K Gold
This floral ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.95 carats. The floral motif gives the 1.95-cara...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.31 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.31 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.16 carat natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 0.31 ca...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.23 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 0.23 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Gold
This ring is built around a 0.15 carat natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 0.23 ca...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.28 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.28 Carat Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold
This ring is built around a 1.23 carat natural ruby red, complemented by diamond accents for a total gemstone weight of 1.28 ca...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.4 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.4 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold
This ring combines diamond, ruby for a total gemstone weight of 1.4 carats. With a total gemstone weight of 1.4 carats, the piec...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in Yellow and White Gold
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Step into the elegance of yesteryear with this captivating vintage ring. Expertly crafted from yellow and white 18K gold (750‰), this piece features a striking synthetic ruby of appr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with ruby, old European and brilliant cut diamonds up o 0.86ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with a central Old European cut diamond up to 0.84ct – I/J – Pique1 – and ruby up to 1.00ct and on the shank a brilliant cut diamond up to 0.02ct – F/G – VS...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$4,942Sale Price|25% Off
Platinum Engagement Ring with GIA Certified 0.50ct Diamond & Rubies
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This captivating engagement ring is a symphony of luxury and elegance, crafted in the finest platinum for lasting beauty and strength. At its heart lies a resplendent GIA certified d...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Pigeon Blood Oval Shape Ruby and Marquise Diamonds Engagement Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This natural pigeon blood ruby ring is set with sparkling round brilliant diamonds in solid gold, creating a timeless design that feels both elegant and refined. Pigeon blood rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring - Vivid Red
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Natural Burmese Ruby Colour: Vivid Red Weight of Ruby : 0.58 carat Weight of diamonds: 0.48 carats Conflict free diamonds. Metal: Platinum Certificate: Gemological Insti...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Sugar Loaf Ruby Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- 76 Round Diamonds, 30 Baguette Diamonds F-G Color VS1-VS2 Clarity 2.11 Carats, 58 Sugar Loaf Rubies 3.07 Carats. S...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
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