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
2.01ct 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
$11,080Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.96 Carat Green Emerald Bezel Set in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wear Art every day! This stunning 18K Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted ring features Fourthly Four (44) Brilliant round diamonds channel and Micro-Prong set. We alternate round wire shanks w...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Oval Ruby & Marquise Diamond Three-Stone Bezel Set Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The ruby measuring approximately 4.8 x 6 mm, beautifully secured in a bezel setting. The center ruby is accented by 0.12 carats of marquise-cut diamonds measuring approximately 2.5 x...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7 Stone Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Band Ring in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.5 This brilliant band-style diamond ring makes a bold and elegant impression with its lineup of seven round-cut diamonds set in individual bezels.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Set of 3 14k Tri Color Gold 1.08ctw Bezel Diamond Low Profile Stack Bands Rings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - G/H Color - SI1 Clarity - 0.80ctw (approx.) (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sabine 10K White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Band .18 CTW Natural Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
Add this bezel-set diamond band to your fine jewelry collection today.
Diamond, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Pink Sapphire Bezel Set 18K Stacking Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A 0.17ct Brilliant cut Pink Sapphire 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...
0.10 CTW Diamond Dot Wedding Band in 14K Gold, SI+ Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Simple, elegant, and easy to wear every day, this 14K gold diamond dot ring features seven natural round diamonds set in smooth bezel settings for a clean and timeless look.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$788Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring Bezel Set 14K White Gold Stackable Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features three vibrant natural oval-cut rubies totaling 0.54 carat, beautifully set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diana M 2.00 Ct Art Deco Diamond Bezel Set Band
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt two-tone art deco band containing approximately 2.00 cts tw of marquise diamonds set in a bezel setting
Diamond, 18k Gold
Wire Brush Finish Band Ring with Bezel Set Diamonds in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Round brilliant-cut diamonds are bezel-set around the band, creating a seamless blend of sparkle and sleek design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 2.24 ct Emerald-Cut East-West Bezel Set Band Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated band ring featuring 14 emerald-cut white diamonds, totaling 2.24 carats. Each diamond is graded G/H color and VS1/VS2 clarity, set in a sleek platinum band that empha...
Diamond, Platinum
Bezel Set Pear 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Pear 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring embodies refined elegance, crafted from 14K yellow gold and adorned with 0.81 carats of full-cut diamonds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30 Carat 5 Stone Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond 5 Stone 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, 1....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25 Carat 5 Stone Natural Diamond Bezel Set Ring Band G SI 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.25 Carat Natural Diamond 5 Stone Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.25CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Bezel style, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.01 Ct I/VVS2 Cushion Diamond 18K Pave/Bezel Set Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Cushion I/VVS2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave set diamonds all over and 6 Bezel set pear shaped diamonds on the shank and a halo.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.5 Carat TW Channel and Bezel Set Natural Diamond Mens Ring in 18K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.50 CTTW Men's Round Cut Natural Diamond Ring. Crafted in 18K solid yellow gold. Featuring a bezel-set center stone and a channel-set diamond halo adorning the center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 9ctw GIA Bezel Set Apple Green A Jade Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural A Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Translucent Very Nice Apple Green - 15.45 x 12.70 x 4.31 mm - 8.90ct (exact) ** See Cer...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10k Triple Band Ruby Sapphire Diamond ring. Gypsy Diamond bezel set into
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1910s Size: 8 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Ruby Gem Color: Colorless Style: Minimalist Very unique Mens or Womens ring/band. Triple gem with Rubies Sapphires and D...
18k Yellow Gold Band with Eight Bezel Set Diamonds - Size 4
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k yellow gold band with eight bezel set diamonds each weighing ~0.17ct and is graded at VVS2/F
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Oval Blue Topaz and Double Diamond Halo Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 A stunning blend of brilliance and sophistication, this exquisite ring features a vibrant oval-cut blue topaz at its center, radiating with captivating hues of oceanic ...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.70 Carat Black Opal Freeform Shape Bezel Set 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 2.70 carat natural black opal in a free-form bezel setting and 0.26 carat round brilliant diamond pave 18K white gold cocktail ring, showcasing a vivid full-spectrum play-of-...
Diamond, Black Star, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Concave Cigar Band with Cascading Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.33ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 Diamonds: 224 round cut = 4.95cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.25 Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Sapphire and Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 16 round cut = 0.48cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring top measure 3.41mm wide Ring Size: 6.5 (complimentary sizing availab...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.15 Ct Diamond Bridal Band 18k Gold HI VS Diamond Wedding Band Bezel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K Yellow Gold 1.15 Carat Natural H VS Diamond 7-Stone Bezel Set Band Ring – Brilliant Cut Diamond Wedding Band Celebrate timeless elegance with this 18K Yellow Gold Natural Diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Pear and Emerald Cut Diamond Band
Located in New York, NY
A refined take on modern minimalism. This 14KT yellow gold band features an elegant pairing of bezel-set diamonds — one pear cut, one emerald cut — for a look that feels both unexpec...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 3 Stone 14k White Gold 1.0ct Half Bezel Set Diamond Engagement Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamond's - Round Brilliant Cut - Half Bezel Set - F/G Color - SI1/SI2 Clarity - 1.0 ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
J. Birnbach GIA 2.50 Carat F VS1 Emerald Cut Bezel Set Solitaire Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - 2.50 carat emerald cut diamond, GIA F VS1 - Straight baguette side diamonds, 0.20 total carat weight - Bezel set design - Dual finish with high polish and matte finish...
Diamond, Platinum
1.30 Carat Emerald Half Bezel East West Set 14K Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Half bezel east west set A striking emerald cut 1.30 carat emerald is flanked by channel set round cut diamond accents in a 14K yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art-Deco Three-Stone Trilogy Old Cut Bezel Set Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This visually striking Art-Deco piece of jewellery is is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum with remarkable attention to details: Designed as a 3-stone ring with: Center stone...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.54 Total Carat Ladies Pave and Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
2.54 Total Carat Ladies Pave and Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band -Metal Type: Platinum -0.52 Carat Princess Cut Natural Diamonds -0.92 Carat Round Natural Diamonds -1.10 Carat Rou...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Ring, GIA Certified 0.53ct
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Whether worn as an engagement ring or a stack ring, Faye Kim's Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Ring, set East/West in Platinum, is handcrafted with a beautiful matte finish for a clean, co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Round Sapphire Bezel Set in Yellow Gold with Pavé Set Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 1 round blue sapphire weighing 0.40 carat and round pavé set diamonds totaling 1.00 carat. Finger size is 6.5 and can be sized up or down.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Solid Yellow Gold Bezel Set Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three stone rings come with deeper meaning, traditionally symbolizing friendship and love...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bezel Set Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Bezel Set Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dark Blue Azurite Bezel Set Diamond Halo 14K Gold Statement Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A pair of striking earrings featuring deep blue azurite surrounded by delicate diamonds, set in 14k gold. Primary Carat Weight: 11.75 ctw (14.5x12X4.5 MM Size) Secondary Stone: Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.01 Carat Round Diamond Vintage Bezel 14K White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 1.01 carat round brilliant diamond bezel set solitaire ring in 14K white gold featuring H-I color and SI1 clarity with flush setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Bezel Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring top measure 12.15mm wide Ring Size: 7 (complimentary sizing available) ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
CANTURI GIA Certified 2.00 Carat F VS2 Bezel-Set Emerald Cut Solitaire Ring
By CANTURI
Located in New York, NY
Key Details: - 2.00 carat emerald cut center diamond, GIA certified F VS2 - 34 straight baguette diamonds, bezel-set along the shank - 18K white gold, size 5.5 - Signed "CANTURI" P...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$472Sale Price|30% Off
Men's 925 Sterling Silver Bezel-Set Diamond Band with Linear Textured Finish
Located in Peshawar, PK
Men's 925 Sterling Silver Diamond Band Ring, Bezel Set Round Cut Diamond Wedding Ring for Men, Linear Textured Brushed Finish Anniversary Statement Band Jewelry
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.05ct Marquise Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The design showcases brilliant white, high-clarity marquise cut diamonds, each set in individual bezel settings, creating an illusion of floating gems.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.71ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The band features a continuous row of emerald cut diamonds, each set horizontally in a bezel setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.24ct Oval Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each stone is bezel-set, creating a chic and stylish design. This band is perfect for enhancing your unique style or complementing your engagement ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.78ct Radiant Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The luxurious 18k white gold setting is adorned with 7.78ct of radiant-cut diamonds, each meticulously bezel set to showcase their brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.01ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning piece features 2.01ct of top-quality emerald cut diamonds, each meticulously set in a sleek bezel style that encircles the entire band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.78ct Radiant Cut Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful yellow gold diamond eternity band is breathtaking! The diamonds are each hand selected for their exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity and s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05ct Marquise Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bespoke yellow gold diamond eternity band is a masterpiece! The marquise cut diamonds are each hand selected for their exceptional combination of color and clarity and set on hi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05ct Marquise Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stones are bezel-set in a stunning 18K Rose Gold mounting, offering a stylish option for mixing and matching your bands.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.82ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek 18k white gold eternity band showcases a continuous row of emerald cut diamonds, exuding elegance and sophistication. The bezel setting enhances the brilliance of the 1.82...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Double Diamond Bezel Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
0.80 carat total weight natural round cut diamond double bezel set ring in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,124Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
All stones are securely bezel set. The ring measures approximately 0.35 inch in length, 0.68 in width, and 0.18 in depth, It has an approximate gross weight of 2.46 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Bezel Set Three-Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold 1 CTW
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
All stones are securely bezel set. The ring measures approximately 0.35 inch in length, 0.68 in width, and 0.18 in depth, It has an approximate gross weight of 2.21 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bezel-Set Eternity Band
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire: 0.88ct total weight Diamond: 0.48ct total weight All diamonds are G-H/ SI stones.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2.49 Total Carat Ladies Prong & Bezel-Set Diamond Band with Antique Milgrain
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
2.49 Total Carat Ladies Prong & Bezel-Set Diamond Band with Antique Milgrain -Metal Type: Platinum -2.49 Carat Round Natural Diamonds -E-FColor -VS Clarity -Size 6.5 Made in New Y...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,590Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Band Bezel Set Platinum Half Band
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Approximately H/I color and SI clarity. Bezel set in platinum, ring size 5.75. Accommodated with an up-to-date digital appraisal by a GIA G.G. once purchased, upon request.
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Bezel Set Asscher Cut Diamond Station Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow & white gold Diamond: 5 asscher cut = 1.04cttw Color: G / H Clarity: VS1 Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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