TJD 1 Carat Round Diamond 14Karat White Gold Double Row Anniversary Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond Double row wedding Band. This ring is beautifully designed and prong set with 26 round diamonds. The total weight of diamonds 1.00 carat, H-I Color a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-row Wedding Anniversary Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this Multi-row diamond wedding band ring and set is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and elegance within its design. The total weight of diamonds 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Baguette & Round 14KT Yellow Gold Multi Row Designer Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This multi row diamond wedding band is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and elegance within its design. The total weight of diamonds 0.50 carat, H-I color, I2 Clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Diamond Wedding Band. 0.40ct Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum G VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co. Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: G Color Primary St...
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity 0.75 Carat Marquise Round Band. Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 0.75 Carats Total Center Diamond Cut: Marquise Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel-Set Jewelry Type: Weddi...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Karat Gold Eternity Diamond Band. 0.2ct Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.20 Carats Total Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Prong-Set Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band De...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band. Alternate Wedding Band Platinum 3 by 3 2.60m
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Sapphires Center Sapphire Weight: 0.75 Carats Total Center Sapphire Cut: French Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.40 Carats Tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
TJD 0.25 Carat Round Diamond 14K Two-Tone Gold Floral Interlocking Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond Interlocking Floral Band Ring. This ring is beautifully designed and pave set with 78 round brilliant cut Diamonds. The ring is a vintage style band. ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
TJD 2.0 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold 3-Row Anniversary Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Glamorous, this wide wedding band ring is perfect for your evening ensemble. The ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Dome Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14K yellow gold 0.50 carat diamond Dome Fashion Ring. Expertly Crafted of sparkling 14 karat yellow gold in high polish finish and set with 67 sparkling round diamond set i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Row Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this multi row diamond wedding band ring is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and elegance within its design. The total weight of diamonds 0.50 cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round Diamond 14K White Gold Three Row Half Eternity Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 14K white gold wedding band featuring 37 white diamonds. This ring is superbly detailed to perfection and set with 1.00 carat of sparkling round diamonds in secured channel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.08ct Round-Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold – Timeless Refined Grace
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Understated elegance meets timeless glamour in this meticulously crafted 1.08 carat natural round diamond wedding band. Set in luminous 18K white gold, this piece embodies the sophis...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
5.06tcw Natural Emerald-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Crafted in luxurious 18K White Gold with a bold 5mm profile, this band embodies modern Art Deco elegance—ideal as a show-stopping wedding band, anniversary ring, or heirloom luxury p...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 0.50 Carats Brilliant Round Cut Antique Style Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique yet stylish wedding band design showcasing dazzling round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.50 carats total. Set in a marquis-shaped design, Made with 14K White Gold. Size 7 US ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.35tcw Princess Cut Emerald Wedding Band, Unisex Medium Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your style with our Unisex Emerald Band Ring, a stunning and versatile piece that harmoniously blends an array of medium green princess-cut emeralds. These captivating emeral...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamond Wedding Band. 0.20ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Alternate Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: 0.20 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Prong Set, Square and Diamond-Shaped Bezels Jew...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring White Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring A fashion Art Nouveau ring is fully paved with brilliant-cut diamonds set in stunning 18K white gold. Sculptura...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
TJD 3/4 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Wave Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Designed with romance in mind, this diamond wide wedding band increases the sparkle factor. The ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and featu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.33 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Wave Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, she'll admire the effortless look of this graceful diamond wave ring. The ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Multi-Row Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
With one look of this beautiful round diamond multi row Engagement Ring crafted in 14 kt yellow gold. This ring is beautifully designed and studded with 135 round diamonds set in mic...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Multi-row Wedding Anniversary Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Give a touch of glamour to your fine jewelry collection with this diamond wave engagement ring. It features a wavy design that is embellished with 198 round cut diamonds set in pave ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef Diamond Wedding Band. 1.6ct D-F VS1 Round Brilliant White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 1.60 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: Approx D-F Color Diamond Clarity: Approx VS1 Clarity...
Diamond, White Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 0.8tcw Baguette & Round-Cut Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Capturing the rhythmic beauty of the Art Deco era, this 18K White Gold Wedding Band is a masterwork of geometric elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
5ct Oval-Cut Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band in 18K White Gold — Elegance
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A stunning celebration of eternal elegance, this full eternity band showcases approximately 4.83 carats of natural oval-cut diamonds, each meticulously hand-selected for its F color ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond & 2.53 Ct Emerald Cocktail Ring Set in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating elegance and grandeur, this stunning cocktail ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a striking 2.53 carat emerald-cut emerald at its center. Framed by a dazzling...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band 2.80mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: 0.10 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Pavé Set, Bezel Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: H...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Multi Sapphire with Diamonds Set Snake Wrap Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Multi Sapphire with Diamonds Set Snake Wrap Ring in 18 Karat White Gold featuring natural multi sapphire of 0.147 carat and diamond 0.018 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beaded Wedding Band. Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Band 18K White Gold 1.58mm
By Estate Diamond Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Ruby Ruby Weight: Approximately 0.10 Carats Total Ruby Cut: Round Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.04 Carats Total Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Band H VS2 1.8mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.55 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Baguette Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Bezel Set Jewelr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Octagon Shaped Emerald & Diamond Halo Wedding Band in 14 Karat Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Emerald Ring in 14K White Gold – A Symbol of Luxury, Wisdom & Renewal Make a statement with this exquisite Emerald Ring, beautifully crafted in 14K solid white gold. Featuri...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Square Step Cut Lab Grown Ruby Eternity Stack Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Lab Grown Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - **See Certifications Details Below** Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 1.83 Grams Ring Si...
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Ring Solid 14k Rose Gold Jewelry Designer Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a three-stone pear diamond cluster ring set in a rose gold band. It is an elegant variation of the classic trilogy ring, utilizing tightly packed multi-stone arrangement...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring - 18K Yellow - 3.16ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.16 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 14K Yellow - 1.03ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 1.03 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Ring - 18K White - 3.01ct. - Natural diamond - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 3.01 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 14K White Gold - 3.01ct - Natural diamond - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.01 carats, set in lustrous 14kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Half Band Set with 1.83 ct Baguette Diamonds
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Spectacular half wedding band in 18K white gold, set with 13 specially wide baguette-cut diamonds, totaling approx. 1.83 carats. The baguettes are perfectly cut and aligned, creating...
Diamond, White Gold
Ring - 18K White Gold - 3.75ct - Natural diamond - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.75 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 18K White Gold - 2.67ct - Natural diamond - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.67 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.16ct. tw. Diamond (Natural) - GCI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.16 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Bypass Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Sure to become an instant favorite, this sparking diamond bypass wedding ring celebrates your romance. The ring is crafted from 14-karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 1.65ct. tw. Diamond (Natural) - Diamond - GCI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.65 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Platinum and French Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930 Platinum Eternity Band Ring, 1.75 M.M wide and set with French cut Diamonds each measuring approximately .05 x .02 M.M for an approximate total Diamond weight of .90 Carat...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.23ct. tw. Diamond (Natural) - Diamond - GCI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.23 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 1.66ct. tw. Diamond (Natural) - Diamond - GCI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.66 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 1.19ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.19 carats, set in lustrous 14kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 2.55ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - GWLab
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.55 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 5.25ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 5.25 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 2.41ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 2.41 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 4.05ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 4.05 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 7.42ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 6.11 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 3.53ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 3.53 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Pavé Sphere Statement Ring in 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold, luxurious impression with this unique 3D sphere cocktail ring, meticulously set in 18K white gold. Featuring a dimensional orb motif completely covered in micro-pavé set...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring - 14 kt. Rose gold - 4.01ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 4.01 carats, set in lustrous 14kt rose gold. The rose gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the desi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring - 18 kt. White gold - 4.04ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 4.04 carats, set in lustrous 18kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Eternity Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Band HVS2 1.8mm Channel set
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: H Color Diamond Clarity: VS2 Clarity Stone Setting: Channel-Set Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Chan...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 6.12ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamond, totaling 6.12 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring - 14 kt. White gold - 1.19ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.19 carats, set in lustrous 14kt white gold. The white gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the de...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ring - 18 kt. Yellow gold - 1.83ct. tw. Diamond (Natural coloured) - IGI
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This stunning ring features a unique design with natural diamonds, totaling 1.83 carats, set in lustrous 18kt yellow gold. The yellow gold band adds a touch of sophistication to the ...
Diamond, 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.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.