Lemon Citrine Cocktail Ring in Textured 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accent
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Completing the look is a small (0.06 carat) brilliant-cut diamond set off to the side in its own little bezel.
White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,445Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold GIA Old European Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid 18k white gold during the art deco period and features an old European cut diamond neatly prong set at its center.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
10k Yellow Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold 3/10 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
22 Karat Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Ring Handcrafted with White Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
This sensational ornate solitaire diamond Polki ring is for someone special.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
10k Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Bezel-Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Some things shouldn't be reinvented, which is why we created the Solitaire Diamond Necklace. This is the perfect way to highlight every big occasion, transition, and personal achieve...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$6,811Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco 14k Gold GIA Old European Diamond Open Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique diamond engagement ring was crafted from solid 14k white gold during the art deco period and features a, GIA certified, old European cut diamond solitaire neat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Pink Ceylon Sapphire Heart and Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
An array of smaller white diamonds (.80cttw) set in pave and bezel settings with hand-carved French filigree work across the band, perfectly accents the heart shaped pink center ston...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Men's Signet Ring 14k Mine Lion SJ Initials SZ 8
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .06ct Cut: Mine Color: H Clarity: SI2 Style: Solitaire Signet Theme: Lion Featur...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/10 Carat Solitaire Bezel Set Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A twinkling 1/10ct round diamond rests in a soft bezel setting. Anchored on each side, a cable chain holds the pendant in place. This 10k rose gold necklace is the perfect option for...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$7,998Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold & Platinum GIA Oval Cabochon Ruby w/ Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Half Bezel Set - Lively Purplish-Red Color - 5.81ct (exact - certified) *See Certification Details Below...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.5ct Marquise Diamond Unisex Chunky Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Set in a clean, elevated bezel atop a commanding 6mm wide chunky band of polished 18K white gold, the design exudes both strength and elegance, making it a powerful statement piece f...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Gold Blue Sapphire Cushion and Diamond Cluster Ring in Art-Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The royal blue cushion cut sapphire is brilliantly set in the hammered claw close-prong setting with a bordering row of bezel-set round solitaire diamonds fabulously creating the kno...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely simple design features a single, brilliant-cut diamond in a solid 10K gold bezel setting, set on a 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain that is sure to complement an...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K white gold, and adorned with a 1/2 carat round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K white gold, and adorned with a 1/10 carat round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K rose gold, and adorned with a 1/2 carat round brilliant-cut di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K yellow gold, and adorned with a 1/2 carat round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K yellow gold, and adorned with a 1/3 carat round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K rose gold, and adorned with a 1/5 carat round brilliant-cut di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K rose gold, and adorned with a 1/10 carat round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 2.07 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The solitaire oval shape cornflower blue sapphire set in half-side bezel setting with two solitaire round rose cut bezel set diamonds on either side on the yellow gold band give the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.21tcw 14K Dark Fine Quality Emerald Oval & Diamond Three Stone Unisex Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
The gem has a medium-dark green color and very good luster. Diamonds are bezel set on the shank of the ring, creating a classic duo of emerald and diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold 4.0 Cttw Bezel-Set Black Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of sophistication with this exquisite necklace, where a 4 carat treated black diamond, of natural origin, takes center stage. Its deep, opaque hue, e...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold 7.0 Cttw Bezel-Set Black Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of sophistication with this exquisite necklace, where a 7.0-carat treated black diamond, of natural origin, takes center stage. Its deep, opaque hue,...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 16 1/4" -14k Round .35ct Bezel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J Clarity: I1 Total Carats: 0.35ct Style: Solitaire Chain Style: Flat ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$705Sale Price / item|28% Off
0.5 ct emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
0.5 ct emerald cut moissanite 14k gold ring. Bezel set emerald cut moissanite ring. Emerald cut moissanite engagement ring. Solitaire moissanite ring. Vintage style moissanite ring. ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.20 Carat I/VS1 Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic yet with a modern twist, this 18k rose gold solitaire ring appeals to contemporary tastes! Featuring a GIA emerald-cut diamond, I color and VS1 clarity, with beautiful flash,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$823Sale Price / item|23% Off
1 ct Marquise moissanite engagement ring in 14k gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
1 ct Marquise moissanite engagement ring in 14k gold. 14K Gold Double Shank Marquise Solitaire Wedding Ring. 14k Gold Moissanite Half Eternity Ring. Stacked Moissanite Ring. Bezel se...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst antique engagement ring 9ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
The amethyst stone is a natural creation with excellent cut grade and light coloured diamond intensity. Amethyst antique engagement ring 9ct yellow gold Amethyst 1.00ct bezel set ...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The center ruby round solitaire is beautifully surrounded by a pave set cluster of diamonds in channel setting and with all the other precious stones angled on the edges forming the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Coral Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bezel/rubover set in this fine vintage solitaire ring.
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
35 Carat Orange Ethiopian Opal in Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Even in indirect natural light, when some orange opals tend to look soupy, this stone takes on a gorgeous moire sheen. Eytan Brandes bezel-set the stone in a heavy, bold solitaire...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Mother Of Pearl Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bezel/rubover set in this fine vintage solitaire ring.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1/2 Ct Asscher Cut Natural Diamond Square Pendant Bezel Set 14K Solid Gold SI GH
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS Metal Type: 14K Gold, Please let us know your gold color preference through inbox message Total Diamond Weight & Pendant Overall Size: 1/2 ct - 4.5mm x 4.5mm Avera...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Rose Gold Ring Earrings Pendant Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and vibrant jewelry set from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa jewelry set consists of a matching ring, earrings, and pendant necklace crafted in 18k rose gold and featuring...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Solitaire Pendant Necklace with 0.50ct G VS Diamond
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This refined 18K yellow gold necklace features a timeless, elegant pendant set with a round brilliant-cut diamond of approximately 0.50 carat, graded G color and VS clarity, offering...
Diamond, 18k Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Carat Champagne Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Modern and classic with a unique twist, this bezel set pendant features a single round-cut diamond with a stunning champagne color. Created in genuine .925 sterling silver, plated wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
10K Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Round-Cut Diamond Modern Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely simple design features a single, brilliant-cut diamond in a solid 10K gold bezel setting, set on a 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain that is sure to complement an...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
AGS Certified 10k Rose Gold 1/5 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely simple design features a single, brilliant-cut 1/5 c.t. diamond in a solid 10K rose gold bezel setting, set on a 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain that is sure to...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1.50 Carat Old European Cut Earring. L VS1 SI1 Diamond Stud Earring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
"Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 1.50 Carats Total Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Diamond Color: Approx L Color Diamond Clarity: VS1 – SI1 (Eye Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
AGS Certified 10K White Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond Adjustable Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely simple design features a single, brilliant-cut 1/5 c.t. diamond in a solid 10K white gold bezel setting, set on a 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain that is sure t...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
GIA certified Ceylon Sapphire Yellow-Orange 12.34 ct 2 diamonds 0.50 ct
Located in München, DE
Pendant with one high quality sapphire from Ceylon, 12.34 carats, orange-yellow color and transparent quality, luminous brilliancy, oval cut, set in an oval bezel with four prongs, c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
AGS Certified 10K White Gold 1/5 Carat Diamond Adjustable Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely simple design features a single, brilliant-cut 1/5 c.t. diamond in a solid 10K white gold bezel setting, set on a 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain that is sure t...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.85 Carat Pear Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Chain may be later. The centerpiece is a Bezel set pear shaped pink Sapphire that dangles from a bezel set oval pink sapphire, seperated by one old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Bicolor Blue Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Natural Gemstone for Ring Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Jewelry Design Ideas for This 2.25 Carat Tourmaline This elongated emerald cut makes it ideal for: Statement Rings • East-West set modern ring • Minimalist solitaire in 18k yello...
Tourmaline
14K Solid Gold 0.35 Ct Diamond Mushroom Charm Pendant Whimsical Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Across the cap surface, 0.35 carats of round brilliant natural diamonds are set flush in bezel mountings, scattered in the irregular pattern of a fly agaric mushroom's spots — some l...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Style Diamond Onyx & Red Coral Clip-On Earrings 18K White Gold
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This romantic bow is entirely paved with round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a combined total of approximately 0.72 carats, anchored at the bottom terminal by a clean, bezel-set di...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The perfectly shaped emerald cut cabochon nine gems are aesthetically held in the solid gold bezel art-deco setting exemplified by the mix fancy shape polki diamond cluster covering ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...
10K Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Modern Bezel-Set Solitaire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Embrace simplicity with a touch of timeless elegance with this exquisite pendant necklace, masterfully wrought from 10K rose gold, and adorned with a 1/3 carat round brilliant-cut di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose 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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