Angara Natural Bezel-Set Square Sapphire and Round Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Brilliant round diamonds and square blue sapphires are alternately bezel set on this 14k white gold band.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Bezel Set 2.80 Carat Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Ribbed Textured 18K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural emerald and diamond ring, featuring a magnificent 2.80-carat oval cut emerald, accompanied by 0.38 CTTW round cut diamond side stones, all beautifully set in a wavy textured ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Simon G 0.10ctw Round Bezel Set Diamond Three Tone Ring with Milgrain Detailing
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
This contemporary ring from Simon G features 0.10 carat total weight in round brilliant cut bezel set diamonds with milgrain detailing set in 18 karat white, yellow, and rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.71ct Clear Black Salt and Pepper Diamond Bezel Set 14K Gold Engagement Ring
By Aurora Designer
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K white gold ring featuring a rectangle-shaped salt and pepper diamond center, bezel set with a hammered band and matte finish ♥ This ring has a very large face due to...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Pink Sapphire Half Bezel Ring & Channel Set Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certificate comment: Center Stone set in yellow metal ring with numerous near-colorless round brilliants.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Bezel Set Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Bezel Set Ring Ring Material :18k White & Rose Gold Gemstone Details: The 1st Main Stone is a GIA Graded, Natural Pink Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$984Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond East-West Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The emerald measuring 4 x 5.8 mm, elegantly secured in a bezel setting. The center stone is accented by 0.15 carats of pave-set diamonds, adding a delicate touch of sparkle to the de...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Mesh Band Ring with Solitaire Bezel Set Pear Shaped Yellow Diamond
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring can be resized at an additional cost. Let us know if you’re looking for certain sizes, we might have some in stock. Elevate your style with this exquisite 18K yellow gold m...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Half Bezel Set Emerald and Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond halo ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with a emerald gemstone in center and dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Three-Stone Bypass Ring 14k European.22ctw Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 3 sizes for $35 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,032Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Carat Emerald Bezel-Set Band Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The emerald measures approximately 4.72 x 3.84 mm. The stone is set in a smooth bezel setting, giving a clean and modern look, and is accented by prong-set diamonds totaling 0.03 car...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Flower Cluster ring. Diamond bezel set Daisy Flower bouquet band. Heavy
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Size: 7 US Materials: Gold, Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Absolutely stunning masterpiece. Intricate flower bouquet with b...
Platinum
4.90 Ct Round Diamond Bezel Set Octagonal Eternity Band
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond Eternity Band set in 14K White gold. 11 Large Round Brilliant diamonds and small pave diamonds are F-G SI1-SI2. Total Carat weight: 4.90ct. Total ring weight: 5.0 gra...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Brilliant Diamond and Scroll Swirl Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This handsome and unique yellow gold ring features a center, round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.26 CTS and bezel set, flanked by two swirled scrolls,...
14K Gold 2.14tcw Asscher Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring, Bezel Set Medium Green
Located in Jupiter, FL
Experience timeless elegance with our exquisite emerald and diamond ring, featuring a stunning 1.98-carat Asscher cut Colombian emerald. The medium rich green color of the emerald is...
Emerald, 14k Gold
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel set Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.30CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Bezel style 2.20 grams 1/4 i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel set Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.30CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Bezel style 2.20 grams 1/4 inc...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Portrait Cut Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire 18k 4.0g
Located in Orlando, FL
14K Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Foil-Backed Portrait Cut Pear Diamond Ring Specifications Metal: 14K yellow gold Diamond: Foil-backed portrait cut pear shape diamond, bezel set Face Size:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Ct Natural Round Cut Bezel Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 0.40CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong style, 2.1 grams 7/16 inch in wid...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Oval Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel-Set Ring For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a 0.4 carat oval emerald and diamond, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Carved Hard Stone Scarab w/ Rose Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Hard Stone - Oval Shaped w/ Carving - Bezel Set - Brown to Dark Brown Color - 13.5x10.1mm (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut- Pave Se...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mixed Cut Bezel Set 0.90ctw Diamond Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Mixed Cut Bezel Set Diamond Band in 14K Yellow Gold. The ring features 0.90ctw of pear, asscher, oval, emerald, marquise, round, and cushion cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.50 Carat Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Fashion Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond split shank wedding band is crafted in 14KT yellow gold. This wedding band is studded with sparkling 33 round white diamonds in secured Bezel setti...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Tanzanite Bezel Set 18kt Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Tanzanite has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to create this pretty ring.
Tanzanite, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sa...
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Topaz Bezel Set 18kt Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Topaz has been hand set in a 18kt Yellow Gold bezel setting to create this pretty ring.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pin...
18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Bezel-Set Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow and White Gold Diamond Bezel-Set Band This stunning Gold Diamond Bezel Band is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.73 Carats Total Round Bezel Set Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.5 This stunning round diamond engagement ring is beautifully set in 18 karat white gold. The centerpiece of this exquisite ring is a .79 carat round brilliant diamond (...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
0.85cttw Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate everlasting love with this enchanting eternity band ring. Crafted in high polished 18K white gold. Showcasing 6 bezel set oval cut dazzling diamonds weighing 0.85 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.85cttw Bezel Set Oval Cut Diamonds Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate everlasting love with this enchanting eternity band ring. Crafted in high polished 18K white gold. Showcasing 6 bezel set oval cut dazzling diamonds weighing 0.85 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ornate Bezel Set Diamond Bubble Style Wide Ridged Band Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
At its center lies a round bezel-set diamond, radiating timeless sophistication and serving as the focal point of this exceptional piece.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set Round Diamond Geometric Motif Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A row of bezel-set round diamonds glimmers across the center, framed by twisted rope detailing along each edge that adds dimension and depth.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bezel Set Oval Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Oval Diamond 14K White Gold Band Ring is a stunning piece crafted in 14K white gold.
14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.12ctw GIA Round Bezel Set Diamond w/ Halo Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It is further adorned with 22 round briliant cut diamonds set at the beautiful flower shaped halo and sides of the ring in which add a super glamorous look to this piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Round Bezel Set Diamond Chunky Signet Ring 10 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 11 This striking diamond ring showcases a brilliant round-cut center stone set in a bold two-tone gold design.
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Green Emerald Bezel Halo Set Art Deco Style Shield 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A truly stunning Art Deco style ring! An amazing 1.00 carat (approx.) round cut diamond radiates from within bezel setting, fancifully outlined by bright lively green French cut emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Teardrop Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bezel Set Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Teardrop Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set Band Ring features natural diamonds set in 14K yellow gold, creating a luxurious and sophisticated design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bezel Set Deep Red Rubellite Ring in 14K White Gold w Natural Diamond Accents
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a striking deep red rubellite bezel set in 14k white gold with natural earth mined diamond accents.
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Diamond Statement 14K Yellow Gold Band Cigar Ring is a sleek and sophisticated piece crafted from 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Row Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A dazzling display of brilliance and symmetry, this diamond ring radiates timeless glamour. The design features a series of perfectly arranged round diamonds that create a bold, clus...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.07 CTW Three Stone Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, SI1+ Bezel Set Band
Located in New York, NY
Elegant in its simplicity, this 14K gold three stone diamond ring features a timeless bezel-set design that feels both modern and easy to wear every day.
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k White & Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Set Ring - Size 7
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is an 18k Gold Three-Stone Ring featuring Three Round White Diamonds. The primary diamonds are each ~0.26ct, G color & I2 clarity. Four accent diamonds are ~0.05ct each &...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless and elegant, this Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring features a beautifully cut round diamond paired with a vibrant green emerald, creating a stunning...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Vintage Style Bezel-Set Oval Opal Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Bezel Set Diamond Flower Motif Eternity Band Ring in Brushed 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Delicately crafted, this captivating and contemporary piece features six meticulously arranged flower motifs, each adorned with five bezel-set natural white diamonds (H-I / SI2). The...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bezel Set Oval Cut Green Tourmaline and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 A captivating statement of color and clarity, this green tourmaline and diamond ring pairs bold design with classic elegance. The centerpiece is an oval-cut green tourm...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$912Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Bezel-Set Solitaire Ring with Halo Diamonds 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a 1 carat round cut blue sapphire, gracefully secured in a sleek bezel setting at its center.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$677Sale Price / item|24% Off
Bezel Set Round-Cut Moissanite Engagement Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bezel Set Round-CutMoissanite Engagement Ring in 14k Gold. 0.5 ct moissanite stacking ring. Classic Solitaire Moissanite Ring. Plain Wedding Bridal Band. Metal: 14k yellow and pink ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Ribbed Stackable Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K rose gold Ruby and Diamond ring. Set with natural gemstones and glistening 18k solid gold.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,960Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.93 Carat Green Emerald Bezel Set in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k yellow gold delicate ring features a 3.93 Carat Vibrant green Zambian emerald cut Emerald bezel set East-West style.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,894Sale Price|40% Off
H. Stern Bezel Set Cognac Brown 1.55 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful statement ring by H. Stern, featuring a warm cognac colored round brilliant cut diamond center stone, bezel set in matte finished 18 karat yellow gold by the master craft...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bezel Set Oval Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This refined ring features a vivid oval-cut Paraiba tourmaline, glowing in a rich bluish green hue that is both exotic and captivating. Set in polished 18 karat yellow ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW Platinum GIA Bezel Set NO HEAT Sapphire & Diamond Dual Pear Cut 2 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
It features a truly breathtaking, GIA certified, pear cut sapphire, neatly bezel set at one side at the top of the ring with a pear cut diamond bezel set at the other.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Double Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 12 round brilliant cut = 0.24cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Size: 6.5 sizing available Dimensions: ring top measures 4.5mm in width W...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.66tcw High Quality Three Stone Emerald & Trillion Diamond Bezel Set Ring 18K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Accented on the sides are two trillion-cut diamonds. All stones are set in a secure bezel setting, in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Shape Diamond Bezel Set 3-Row Squared Off Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Four Row Diamond Bar Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.85 carats total weight of natural multi-shape diamonds. Design Details: Four-...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.82ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in Platinum
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our exquisite emerald cut diamond eternity band, a masterpiece of modern elegance set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Round Diamond Station Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 5 round cut: 0.23cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.5 Dimensions: the ring measures 3.1mm wide Weight: 2.12 grams
Diamond, 14k 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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