Unavailable|$8,885
Blackened White Gold Repossi "Nérée" Ring Set with Black Diamonds
By Repossi
Located in Paris, IDF
A 18 kt blackened white gold large Repossi ring, "Nérée" collection, figuring a floral motif set in a lozenge and enhanced with black brilliant cut diamonds. Length : 50 mm Weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chunky Rectangular with Black and White Diamond Edge 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chunky Rectangular with Black and White Diamond Edge 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Gold: 18K Yellow Gold, 19.46 g White Diamond: 0.46 ct Black Diamond: 0.58 ct Ring size: US 7.5 / UK O...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,500
Nikos Koulis Feeling Black Enamel, Diamonds and Yellow Gold Ring
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Jackson, WY
Nikos Koulis creates stunning jewelry designs that are irresistible- exuding an effortlessly elegant style. This ring features a baguette and trillion white diamonds and black ename...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$8,750
Laura Munder Lavender Jade Black Jade Diamond White Gold Ring
By Laura Munder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18 karat white gold ring oval curved Lavender and Black Jade with raised flower and leaf design set with diamonds, shank is pave' set with diamonds 143 diamonds 2.10 carats total wei...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Andreoli White Agate Black Diamond Citrine Flower Moving Petals Ring 18KT Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli White Agate Black Diamond Citrine Flower Moving Petals Ring 18KT Gold Cocktail. This Ring Features, 0.90 carats of full round cut black Diamonds. The center stone is a 18.18...
Agate, Citrine, Black Diamond, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$9,500 / item
Stephen Webster Fly by Night Black Opalescent Crystal Haze & Diamond Large Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
This 'Fly By Night' Crystal Haze Large Ring is a tribute to the winged creatures that dwell within the misty forest depths. Handcrafted in 18ct white gold, black opalescent with clea...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,450
Diamond Halo 1.75 Carat Opal Black Enamel White Gold Ring
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal: 1.75ct. Diamond: 0.54ct. Metal: 18K Gold, 12.16 g Ring size: 52.5 Please let us know should you wish to have the ring resized.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,724
18 Karat Rose Gold and Black Onyx and Diamond Ring
By Evangeline London
Located in London, GB
This fascinating rose ring is made of 7.5g 18K white gold, set with 117 piceces of round brilliant diamonds and one 0.10ct centre diamond. Total diamond carats weight approx 1.14ct. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AnaKatarina Gold, Black Diamond, Sapphire, etc. 'A Twinkle in Twilight' Ring
By AnaKatarina
Located in Dedham, MA
18k Yellow Gold, 1.18ct Apatite, .44ct Aqua, .73ct Blue Sapphire, and .75ct Black Diamond Design Inspiration The Funny Valentine rings all gems have meanings passed down for cen...
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Apatite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$36,904 / item
White and Black Diamond Zebra Cocktail Ring in 18kt White Gold, Italian Design
Located in Valenza, IT
Originally the word safari meant «journey» in the Swahili language. With our Safari Luxury Collection we wanted to celebrate the journey of life and the beautiful creatures that inha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold and Black Diamond Snake in the Grass Conservatory Signet Ring
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The uniquely sleek 18k yellow gold and black diamond Snake in the Grass Conservatory Signet features a "locket" that slides open to reveal a secret compartment.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,960 / item
Own Your Story 18 Karat Gold White & Black Diamond Outlined Rounded Shield Ring
By OWN Your Story
Located in New Orleans, LA
OWN Your Story 18K Rose Gold White and Black Diamond Outlined Rounded Shield Ring OWN Your Story brings its 3 generations of family tradition and unparalleled experience with 18K go...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$6,500
Dhamani Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Signed Dhamani 750 Gold: 18 Carat White gold Weight: 4.92 gr. Central Diamond: 0.55ct. E / VVS1 Accent Diamonds: 0.30ct. Black Diamonds Ring size: 57 / 18mm Free resizing of Ring up ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Fashion Cocktail Bridge Wide Ring Sale
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
This unique and fantastic stylish ring beautifully created in 18 karat white gold with 1.85 carats of white diamonds over background of 1.45 carats of exotic black diamonds. This rin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century 18 Karat White Gold with White Black Diamonds Orchid Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
A stunning dragonfly and orchid-flower cocktail ring masterfully created entirely by hand from 18-karat white gold and featuring the entire bloom of a real orchid. Each petal of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$13,233
Akillis Bang Bang Bullet Ring 18 Karat White Gold White and Black Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
18K white gold AKILLIS Bang Bang bullet ring set with white and black diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,135
Black Opal White Diamond Cluster Engagement 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Central black Opal surrounded by Diamonds set in 18ct Gold Finger size O
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$599
Victorian 18 Karat Black Onyx Ring with Diamond
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
18 karat white gold, Victorian ring with a center round diamond. The diamond is a European-cut 2.50 millimeter stone weighing approximately .06 carat. Size 2- 3/4 GIA Gemologist Ins...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Black Diamonds and 17.85 Carat Orange Cornelian White Gold Crab Cocktail Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
"One of a Kind" Crab cocktail Ring in White 18 kt Gold gr 17,65. The legs are setted with Black round cut Diamonds cts 3,45, in the eyes there are two white rond cut diamonds cts 0,0...
Black Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Black and Yellow Diamond Enamel Bee Statement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, APAC - East Asia
An 18k gold bee sits center stage, its outstretched wings and body in yellow enamel with pink tourmaline and black diamond accents.
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,752
Modern Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
Such a fabulous look! A 13.8mm round Pearl is claw set in an 18ct Yellow & White Gold unusual interlocking circle frame which really highlights the stunning Pearl. It is further enh...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$14,374
Vasilis Giampouras Emerald Diamond Yellow White Gold Black Titanium Ring
By Vasilis Giampouras
Located in Paris, IDF
Crafted with precision, this ring features an impressive combination of Black Titanium, Gold and white Gold 18K, creating a harmonious contrast of hues and textures.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Titanium, White Gold
Unavailable|$17,887 / item
White and Black Diamonds Pavè Cocktail and Fashion Gala night Panda Bear Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
Originality is key and this diamond pavè ring inspired by one of the The animal's bold black-and-white coat is creating using 638 black and white diamonds (5,60ct) while the sweet ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$14,875
Eva Fehren Snake Ring in 18 Karat Blackened White Gold with Black Diamonds
By Eva Fehren
Located in New York, NY
18K Blackened White Gold with Black Diamonds - Size 6 Handmade in NYC.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable|$25,000
One of A Kind de GRISOGONO Diamond and Black Pearl Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind de Grisogono ring is set in 18K white gold and pave set with black and white diamonds.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,463 / item
18 Karat Gold Silver Black Brown Diamond and Quartz Cocktail Ring
By Montse Esteve
Located in Barcelona, ES
18k gold and silver ring mounted with brown and black diamonds and quartz.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Unavailable|$1,465
Luca Jouel Yellow Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Black Diamond Ring
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
** Happy New Year! We are celebrating the start of this new decade with a massive clearance sale where we are offering 40-60% off all our currently available pieces!! We welcome you ...
Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,961
Ring Lips, in Rose Gold and Black Enamel and Diamonds Piercing
Located in Ariano Irpino, IT
Ring in 18-karat rose gold band, black enamel lips and white diamond piercing This item comes from the "Kisses Collection" of Mattioli Jewelry. Mattioli Jewelry is an italian jewel...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,500
Opaque Diamond Emerald Ring
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
The center opaque diamond and emeralds are prong set in 18k yellow gold and sit atop a 2mm rounded .45 carat pavé black diamond band.
Black Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neha Dani Black Tahitian Pearl, Diamonds with Grey Rhodium Finish Orabella Ring
By Neha Dani
Located in New York, NY
Accented by 3.67 Carat Diamonds, the ring is made of 18K White Gold that is a Custom Grey Rhodium Finish.
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Hannah Martin London Sapphire Emerald Black Diamond Gold Solaris Sculptural Ring
Located in London, GB
The Solaris Sovereign Ring is a truly classic example of Hannah's signature sculpture for the body. Orbits of pave set coloured stones encircle the negative space that is left at the...
Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,670
18 Kt White Gold Initial Ring with White and Black Diamonds, Color G VS1
By ASSYA London
Located in London, GB
This stunning 18 kt White Gold initial ring is set with sparkling White and Black Diamonds, color G vs1. Make this personalized piece your new signature style or give it as a unique ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Black and White Diamond Australian Pearl 18 Kt. White Gold Cocktail Flower Ring
Located in Rome, IT
18 Kt. white gold ring with black & white diamonds and South sea round pearl. This impressive ring is designed as a flower. Black diamonds: 7.00 carat Diamonds: 6.00 carat South sea...
Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...
Unavailable|$1,000
White & Black Organic Pearls & Diamonds Set in 18kt Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring just can't be overlooked! Fun, Fluid, Exotic, and Eye Catching All at Once! A wonderful conversation piece as well as a gift it is so unique I've never seen anything like i...
Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$15,000
Certified Cabochon 27.66 Carat Garnet Diamond Black Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
18 carat yellow and white gold Handmade Cocktail Ring, set with a certified Natural 27.66 carat Cabochon Spessartite Garnet, "Deep Orange" GSL AA57091. Surrounded by a halo of 22 rou...
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$15,200
Ileana Makri Black Enamel and Baguette White Diamond Piano Cocktail Ring
By Ileana Makri
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold Piano ring finished with Black enamel and set with baguette diamond "keys" with white enamel detailing and a row of pavé set round diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,258
Signet Reversible Single Black Diamond
By BARE Fine Jewelry
Located in Antwerp, BE
This square signet-inspired ring is expertly crafted by hand from 18-karat gold, while the top of the central element is bedecked with an array of 0.7ct black diamonds. This ring ha...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring w/Rock Crystal Quartz, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Set in 18K Yellow Gold, with a Diamond Halo, and Split Shank.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, Black Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crysta...
Unavailable|$4,189
18ct Yellow Gold & Black Diamonds
By Kasun London
Located in London, GB
This ring is one of a kind. 18ct yellow gold & black diamond ring
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,975
18 Karat Rose Gold 0.42 Carat Black Diamond Wedding Ring by Jochen Leën
By Jochen Leën
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Karat Rose Gold ring featuring Collection grade Black Diamonds of 0.42 Carat. Set in a crossed pattern featuring 7 Black Diamonds. This Black Diamond Wedding Ring is one of Joche...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Evoke Awe with Contemporary One of a Kind Black Rosecut Diamond Green Gold Ring
By ROHIT JAIN
Located in NEW DELHI, IN
Evoke Awe from the love of your life. This One-of-a-Kind Ring makes her feel ‘Out of this World’. The detailing conveys your caring for her. An elegant 18 Karat Green Gold Ring feat...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,560
Venyx 18 Karat Gold, Black Rhodium and Diamond Miss Zeus Ring
By Venyx World
Located in London, GB
Ring sizes available: 49, 51, 52 & 54 (Alternative sizes available to order) 18kt Yellow Gold, Black Rhodium approx 2.50gr, 13 Diamonds 0.38ct, 20 Yellow Diamonds 0.06ct, 22 Blue Di...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsav...
Unavailable|$8,500
Rose Opal Black Enamel Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Rose Opal Black Enamel Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold. This ring features rose opal top inlaid with 0.50 carats of brilliant diamonds. Black Enamel with an 18 Karat White ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$10,460
Morris & David 18 Karat White Gold 4.94 Carat Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Morris & David Metal Purity: 18k Metal: White Gold Main Stone Shape: Round Style: Cocktail Ring Size: 6.75 Total Carat Weight (TCW): 4.94
Diamond, 18k Gold
Crisscross Black and White Diamond Ring Pave Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sale
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
This lovely and cute crisscross ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold set with 2.15 carats of white diamonds and 1.75 carats of black diamonds. Black rhodium is plated on gold aro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$15,282
Black Opal 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Vienna, AT
Black opal 18kt whitegold ring with diamonds
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century 18 Karat Rose Gold White and Black Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
A stunning black and white cocktail ring that is glamorous both on and off the hand. Hand-made, this ring features a large 21.2-carat Australian pearl and a 20-carat Tahitian pearl. ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Akillis Bang Bang "Toi Et Moi" Bullet Ring 18 Karat White Gold Black Diamonds
By Akillis
Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR
18K white gold black rhodium plated AKILLIS Bang Bang "Toi et Moi" ring set with black diamonds.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,231
Citrine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Add a stunning shimmer to your finger with this sparkling diamond ring, prong set with 23 round brilliant diamonds with SI2 clarity and H color. There is also one emerald faceted cit...
Black Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rosa Van Parys Coral snake with white & black Diamonds, Rubies yellow Gold ring
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Coral snake shaped statement ring in 18 Karat yellow, white and black Gold with stripes of 0.92 Carat white Diamonds, 0.61 Carat black Diamonds, 0.86 Carat Rubies on body and 0.08 Ca...
Emerald, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Black Gold Enamel Rhinoceros Beetle Turnable Ring with White Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, APAC - East Asia
Hot enamel rhinoceros ring in 18K gold, with inner rotatable ring in brown gold and outer ring in black gold and set with white diamond.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,355
Luca Jouel Black Diamond Floral Cigar Band Ring in 18 Carat Rose Gold
By Luca Jouel
Located in South Perth, AU
** Happy New Year! We are celebrating the start of this new decade with a massive clearance sale where we are offering 40-60% off all our currently available pieces!! We welcome you ...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Coated White Gold Ring with White Diamonds by Opera, Italian Attitude
By OPERA - Italian Attitude
Located in Milano, IT
18kt black coated white gold ring with white diamonds ct. 0,06. Handmade in Italy Made-to-order production time: 4 weeks
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,800
Melody Deldjou Fard & Sparkles 18 Karat Rose Gold and Black Diamond Ring
By Melody Deldjou Fard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning and intricate pattern that references Persian geometry with bursts of bubbles and some gothic details. The addition of precious gems in this version of the ring adds drama...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$13,366
18 Karat White Gold Blue Cobalt Spinel Ring with Black and White Diamonds
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
A mesmerising cushion cut blue spinel encircled by a delicate ring of brilliant cut diamonds, surrounded by a glittering pave' of black and white diamonds Details Blue Cobalt Spinel...
Spinel, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat Gold Gents / Unisex, Diamonds, Black Onyx Cocktail Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
This phenomenal gents diamond ring made of 18k white gold and with a thrilling onyx at over 8ct marks the epiphany of a gentleman's ring. The energising spirit will leave a mark on ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Reverse-set Black White Diamond Pavé & White South Sea Pearl 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lotus Leaf Reverse-set Black and White Diamond Pavé and White South Sea Pearl Ring in 18K White Gold Gold: 18K Gold 19.549g.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, 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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