Beautiful 0.17ct Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Product Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Main stone: 22pcs. .17ct round brilliant natural diamonds, G colour, VS clarity Total carat weight: .17tcw Size: HK11 / EUR 49 SKU: 177504 ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
0.65ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 0.65ct diamond celebration ring is breathtaking! The alternating large and small round brilliant cuts are expertly set in a shared prong style on an elegant 14k rose go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman, 1.24 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Crossover Cable Engagement Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exceptional David Yurman Crossover Cable diamond ring, featuring a stunning 1.24 carat round brilliant cut center diamond, GIA certified wit...
Diamond, Platinum
Tacori Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tacori Material: platinum Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.58ct Color: H Clarity: SI1 GIA: 5232640510 Diamonds: round cut = 1.49cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Ring S...
Diamond, Platinum
1.05ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The band features 1.05 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Larger diamonds are encircled by halos of smaller diamonds, creating a stunning sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Brilliant Cut 1.54 GVS1 Carats White Diamond Engagement Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Platinum Brilliant Cut 1.54 GVS1 Carats White Diamond Ring.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2.28ct Fancy Dark Brown Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance. The 18k yellow gold band showcases a mesmerizing 1.13ct round brilliant cut center diamond, EGL certified at Fancy Dark B...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.31ct 18k gold 4.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamond 0.31ct. - G/H - Pique, VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 - EU. 16.5 (52) detailed description: The top of the ring is 5.5 mm wide weight...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.61 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Raised Crown Ring*
Located in New York, NY
.85ct. Round brilliant diamond Round, full cut H-color, Si-2 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.36ct H/SI1
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic 18k white gold diamond solitaire engagement ring. The solitaire features a round brilliant cut diamond in a four claw mount weighing 0.36ct, H colour and SI clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.10ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the allure of our exquisite 3.10ct round brilliant cut diamond ring, a testament to timeless elegance set in luxurious 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold 7.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 1.00 ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size US 10 – EU 19.75 (62) Detailed description The top of the ring is 4.6 mm wide and...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Fiery Brilliant Diamond Wavy Solid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Graduated Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - Fiery Brilliant Diamond - 0.50ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.40ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Cluster Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14k white gold ring is a masterpiece of elegance. The stunning flower design is adorned with nearly one and a half carats of natural, round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold 4.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring with brilliant cut diamonds 0.60ct F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) Detailed description top of the ring is 4.5 mm high and 4.0 cm wide ring si...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rotating Ring from Piaget 35 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.50
Located in QUIMPER, FR
It is distinguished by its broad, clean-lined shank, characteristic of the Possession model, whose aesthetic is defined by a subtle interplay of movement and light. The ring is set a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.75ct - 5.5 grams - 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.75ct - J/K - VS/SI - ring size US 9 - EU 19 (60) Detailed description top of the ring is 5.5 mm wide ring size US 9 - E...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Engagement Ring Brilliant Cut White Diamond Rose Gold Botta Jewelry
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant ring featuring a brilliant cut diamond set in a 9k rose gold prong setting.
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Solitaire Ring 1.10 ct Brilliant-Cut Diamond clarity:Internally Flawless
Located in Berlin, BE
14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring A solitaire ring crafted from 14K yellow gold, featuring a single brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.05ct H/VS2
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning diamond ring in platinum by Tiffany & Co. The ring is set to the centre with a 1.05ct round brilliant cut diamond in a classic setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.44ct 18k gold 6.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.44ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description: the front of the ring is 7.5 mm ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.45ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The intricate milgrain detail and center design are set with 0.45ct of round brilliant cut diamonds on a 14k rose gold shank, offering a timeless elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 3.9 grams 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolouw gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds 0.30 ct - G/H - SI - ring size US 5.0 - EU 15.75 (49) Detailed description The top of the ring is 7.5 mm wide ring size US 5...
Diamond, 18k Gold
The Leo Diamond Semi Eternity Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Leo Diamond is renowned for its patented cutting technique that produces more facets than a traditional round brilliant, resulting in a level of light performance and fire that i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.13ct 14k gold 4.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.13ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: the top of the ring is 6.6 mm wide ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring, 0.57ct Baguette & Brilliant Cut
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The shank enhances the look of the ring further as it’s also crafted with some luxurious pieces of brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 0.54 Karat Brilliant Cut White Diamonds Magnet Engagement Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Platinum 0.54 Karat Brilliant Cut White Diamonds Magnet Engagement Design Ring The Magnet ring is handcrafted in platinum and luminous brilliant cut white diamonds.
White Diamond, Platinum
18k gold ring with pink sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 0.26ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with pink sapphire 0.25 ct and brilliant cut diamonds total 0.26ct - ring size US 7.0 - EU 17.5 (55) detailed description: The top of the ring is 4.4 mm wi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$19,000Sale Price|24% Off
Platinum Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum encases a Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring with a total weight of 2.43 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.90ct 18k gold 7.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds. 0.90ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU 17 (53) detailed description the top of the ring is 1.1 cm wide ring size U.S...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 2.30ct 18k gold 12.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k two-tone gold ring set with champagne, white, and black brilliant-cut diamonds up to 2.30 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 9.25 - EU 19.25 (60) Detailed description The top of t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.01 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum diamond engagement ring. The center diamond is a 1.01ct round brilliant cut diamond, which is mounted in a platinum setting and accented by three round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.49ct 18k gold 5.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamond 0.49 ct F/G - VS/SI - ring size 17.25 (54) detailed description The top of the ring is 7.6 mm wide by 6.9 mm high ring size U...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.45ct 14k gold 2.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.45ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5 – EU 15.75(49) Detailed description the top of the ring is 8.5 mm wide and 7.2 mm high ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
XOXO Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 17 round brilliant cut and 16 baguette Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.50 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 14k gold 5.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold entourage ring set with a central brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.40 ct and an entourage of brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.60 ct - G/H - VS/SI - ring size US 8.75 - EU 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier 1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Shape F-VS2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Title: Cartier 1.52 Carat Round Brilliant Shape F-VS2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.52 Carat Diamond Number of St...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.24ct 14k gold 5.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.24ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8.75 - EU. 18.75(59) detailed description: the top of the ring is 7.0 mm wide b...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.31ct 18k gold 6.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.31ct. - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6 - EU. 16.5 (52) detailed description the top of the ring is 9.1 mm wide wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring - 950 Round Brilliant 1.06ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Date: May 1, 2026 Metal Content: Platinum 950 Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .90ct Cut: Round Brill...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.70ct 14k gold 5.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor swing ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.70ct - H/I - pique - ring size U.S. 9 - EU. 19 (59) detailed description: top of the ring 1.3 cm wide Weight 5.8 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.40ct 3.6 grams 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.40ct – F/G – VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.75 - EU. 16.25 (51) detailed description: The top of the ring is 6.9 mm wide by ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Joël Glecer 18k White Gold Diamond Ring, 2.15ct Brilliant Cut, Europe
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful handmade full diamonds white gold ring 241° brilliants and central diamond total 2,15 ct, Top Quality & Color Total Weight 24.2 gr
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, 1.62ct Brilliant Cut, USA
Located in New York, NY
The top and bottom bands are each adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds, together totaling approximately 1.62 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
12.19 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features 2 Tapered Baguette cut side Diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.60ct 14k gold 7.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.60ct – F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.75 – EU 18(56) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and 8.3 mm hi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Fancy Diamond Ring with Brilliant cut in 14k white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
These brilliant stones are arranged in perfect harmony, creating an aesthetically pleasing and balanced design that adds a touch of elegance to this already breathtaking ring.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
RIng with trilliant and brilliant cut diamonds 0.22ct, 18k gold with platina
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with platina ring set with triangle cut diamond andf brilliant cut diamonds, 0.22 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 6.5 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description: The top of the r...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.66 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Diamond & Emerald Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a platinum ring featuring a 3.66ct natural round brilliant cut diamond, with a G/H color and I1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.02ct 14k gold 3.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k rose gold ring set with a central brilliant-cut diamond (0.52 ct) and side stones consisting of brilliant-cut diamonds (0.50 ct) – ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed desc...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold 3.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold marquise ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.00ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75 (56) detailed description: the top of the ring is 2.4 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k gold 4.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamond 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75 (56) Detailed description the top of the ring is 1.2 cm wide and 3.6 mm hi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.35ct 18k gold 4.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with a central brilliant cut diamond up to 0.24ct F/G VS/SI and smaller brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.11 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5(55) ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring with 2.20carats of Diamonds
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handcrafted with meticulous artistry, this ring features a captivating round brilliant cut diamond at its center, weighing approximately 1.00 carat, radiating brilliance and sophisti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Round Brilliant and Baguette Shape Diamond Mosaic Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.33ctw of round brilliant and baguette shape diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Light Pink Diamond Elongated Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 0.82 carat fancy light pink radiant cut VS1 diamond three-stone 18K white and rose gold cocktail ring, set vertically within an elongated navette frame with two half-mo...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.30ct 14k gold 2.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.30ct - F/G VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: the top of the ring is 4.7 mm wide weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co 1.77 Carat Round Brilliant F IF Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.77 Carat Round Brilliant F IF Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.77 Carat Diamond N...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k gold 6.6 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6.5 - EU. 17 (53) detailed description the top of the ring is 6.9 mm wide Ring size...
Diamond, 14k 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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