Exceptional rose-cut diamond and black enamel ring. Western Europe, c.1680–1700.
Located in London, GB
Exceptional rose-cut diamond and black enamel ring. Western Europe, circa 1680–1700
Exceptional rose-cut diamond and black enamel ring. Western Europe, c.1680–1700.
Located in London, GB
Exceptional rose-cut diamond and black enamel ring. Western Europe, circa 1680–1700
Emerald, Yellow and Black Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Shape Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the head, two black diamonds as eyes and the body studded with yellow diamonds. This ring was totally
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Engagement Ring - GIA. This
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Rose Gold Retro Cocktail Ring with Black, Cognac, White Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Ring. The ring features black, cognac, and white diamonds; set in a
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Ro...
Oval Shape Cabochon Mandarin Black Onyx & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x2.00x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "108 White Diamonds 1.13 CT 1 MXMT
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Translucent Mother of Pearl Black Diamonds Halo 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking Mother of Pearl and Black Diamond Statement Ring, featuring a captivating pink Mother of
Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Leo Pizzo 18K Rose Gold Diamond ring
By Leo Pizzo
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Leo Pizzo 18K Rose Gold Diamond Ring Black Diamonds 2.08ctw White Diamonds 2.34ctw Made In Italy
Diamond, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold Round Blue & Black Diamond Crossover Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Width: 2-3 mm, 3-4 mm Product Features: Certified Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Ring Style: Colored Diamond
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Colorless Diamond White Enamel Organic Cocktail Ring 18K Rose Gold Italian
Located in Lisbon, PT
Black Diamond, Colorless Diamond and Enamel Organic Cocktail Ring in 18K Rose Gold, Italy. A
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Rose Gold Black Rhodium 2.25 Karat Grey Diamonds Rope Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Rose Gold Black Rhodium 2.25 karat Grey Diamonds Rope Design Ring This ring is totally
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Amethyst Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite semi-precious amethyst rose gold diamond ring, style and glamour are in the
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Rose Cut Ring Handcrafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Black Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful ring with Flat Rose cut diamonds and intricate enamel work on the side and the back
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bleu Royal 14 Karat Rose Gold Black Diamond and Carbon Striped Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Bleu Royal Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 8 round cut = 0.16cttw Color: Black Size
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band set with white
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold White and Black Diamond Long Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold Brilliant Cut White and Black Diamond, wide band ring is
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow...
Alex Jona Black & White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
, showcasing 18 round cut black diamonds prong-set weighing 1.24 and 6 white diamonds, fot total carats 0.35
Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,226Sale Price|20% Off
Ring in Rose Gold with 1 Black Opal Oval and 38 Diamonds
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
18k rose gold (15.30g) ring is set with 1x fine Black Opal in magnificient firework colour (cabouchon
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold White Black Brown Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Rose Gold Brilliant Cut White, Brown, and Black Diamond wide band Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Go...
Beauvince Flora Diamond Ring (2.11 ct Diamonds) in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
of black rhodium to create a uniquely heritage yet modern look. Diamonds Shape: Round & Rose Cut
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
6.44Ct Cushion Cut Amethyst with Black and White Diamonds in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sophistication. 18K Rose Gold Cushion Cut Amethyst 6.44 carat White Round Diamond 0.58 carat Black Round Diamonds
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Black Onyx 14.00ct. Fancy Ring 18K Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, diamond and semi-precious gemstones ring in 18K rose gold. Black Onyx: 14.92 carat baguette briolette
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Black and White Diamond Spiral Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Rose Gold Black and White Diamond Ring are all handmade in a unique
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ru...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Black and White Diamond Spiral Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Rose Gold Black and White Diamond Ring are all handmade in a unique
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Ladybug Bug Pink Ruby Black Diamond Pave & Green Gem 18K Rose Gold Insect Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This intricate ring is crafted in 18k rose gold. It features vibrant pink rubies totaling 2.0
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Stephen Webster Black Diamond Band in Rose Gold
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Stephen Webster black diamond wedding band set in 18k rose gold. From Stephen
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Morganite, Black Enamel & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Morganite Cocktail Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Georgios Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Blue Diamond Black Rhodium Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Rose Gold Wide Band Ring is all handmade in a unique two-tone look
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Antique Thai Siam 19th Century Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Garuda Bird Ring
Located in London, GB
rose cut black diamond, is riveted to the main body of the ring and allows for small rotation. The
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Beautiful Black Yellow White Diamond White Rose Gold 18k Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K White Gold BD 0.75 Cts/12 Pcs Diamond 0.12 Cts/32 Pcs Marquise Cut 0.24 Cts/2 Pcs
Yellow Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 9.71 Carat Amethyst with White & Black Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing the exquisite 9.71 Amethyst Ring, adorned with shimmering white brilliant cut diamonds
Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Unique 18k Rose Gold Tube Black Onyx W/ 0.46ctw Diamond Wrap Design Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Black Onyx - Tube Unique Cut - Black Color - 28.6x8mm (approx
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Black Rhodium Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer ring is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Rose Goldnad custom-made. The
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Gold
1.19 Carat Cushion Rose Cut Salt-and-Pepper Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Miramar, FL
This 1.19-carat cushion-cut salt-and-pepper diamond has a rose cut faceting, its flat base and
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 5.90 carat Morganite, Black Onyx & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Black Onyx Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose
Diamond, Morganite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,332Sale Price|37% Off
0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.50 Carat White Diamond. Set
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.75 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.75 Carat White Diamond. Set
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$49,500 / item
8.01 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Bombe Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$10,254Sale Price|40% Off
1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with 1.00 Carat White Diamond. Set in
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.25 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Gold, with a 0.25 Carat White Diamond. Set
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Abalone Shell Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Turtle Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.05x2.50x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "13 Abalone Shell 2.55 CT 6 White
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ligne Vendome Cocktail Ring Rose Gold and Natural Diamonds
By Vendome
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
diamonds of exceptional quality, in a captivating mix of black, white, and champagne hues, totaling around
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amour Black & White Diamonds Ring in 14K Rose Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry
Located in Geneve, CH
Amour Black & White Diamonds Ring in 14K Rose Gold by Anastassia Sel Jewelry Dimensions: D 17.3 x W
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold
$38,500 / item
7.9 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tri Color Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat gold and hand set with 7.9 carats of white, black and
Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum 0.25 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Hasbani Diamonds London. We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. The ring
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Vintage 5.18Ct Diamond and Black Diamond Flower 18K Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
timeless elegance. Black Diamond 1.07 carat Round Diamond 4.11 carat 18K Rose Gold
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2 Carat GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Diamond Double Ring 18KT Gold Bespoke British
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exceptional bespoke double diamond ring has been expertly designed to be worn either together
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.20 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Solitaire Twist Bespoke 4 Claw Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Carat round brilliant cut independently Certificated Diamond G – H Color SI1, making a total diamond
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Bespoke 3Carat Pear Diamond 18K Gold GIA F VVS Hasbani Engagement Solitaire Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This bespoke exquisite oval-shape diamond ring is a refined statement of luxury, meticulously
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Platinum Engagement 0.68 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
0.50 Carat Certificated Diamond G – H Color SI1, making a total diamond weight of 0.68 Carat, the ring
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Platinum 0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Certificate Clarity: SI (eye clean) Cut: Round Cut Top Width: 4 mm (widest point) Made by Hasbani Diamonds
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Platinum Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Hasbani Diamonds London. We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. The ring
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Platinum Engagement 0.82 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Twist 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Carat Certificated Diamond G – H Color SI1, making a total diamond weight of 0.82 Carat, the ring has a
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.94 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Vine 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, 0.75 Carat Certificated Diamond G – H Color SI1, making a total diamond weight of 0.94 Carat, the ring
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
18K Rose Gold 2 1/5 Carat Black and White Diamond 6 Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
side. The round-cut white diamonds are embellished on prongs of rose gold while the treated black
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Ring in 18K Rose Gold Diamonds and Blue Topaz
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18K Rose Gold Diamonds and Blue Topaz Rose Gold 18K 20 Diamonds 0.46ct. 1 Blue Topaz
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Natural Princess-Cut Black Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with this crossover engagement ring. A princess-cut enhanced black diamond is secured in a prong
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold
0.83 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.83 Carat White Diamond. Set in an open gallery
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
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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