$834Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Baguette Diamond Ring Baguette Wedding Ring Minimalist Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 6ct Round Brilliant I SI1 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the shown solitaire ring available on request.
Diamond, White Gold
$988Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Double Row Diamond Ring Two Band Ring Parallel Open Bar Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds in a delicate band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$864Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Double Row Diamond Ring Two Band Ring Parallel Open Bar Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$701Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Open Diamond Star Ring Open Ring Band Shooting Star Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring in 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds Handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$636Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Open Diamond Star Ring Open Ring Band Shooting Star Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds Handset by a master setter in our studio.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,076Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k gold 0.30 Carat baguette diamond vertical bar ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite Brilliant Diamond ring in 14k Solid gold featured with natural white 0.30ct baguette diamond in a classic minimal bar design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,179Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k gold 0.30 Carat baguette diamond vertical bar ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exquisite Brilliant Diamond ring in 18k Solid gold featured with natural white 0.30ct baguette diamond in a classic minimal bar design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 4.45ct Ceylon Blue Sapphire and 0.98ctw Natural Round Brilliant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Details: The diamond on this ring is 0.98 ctw Round Brilliant Diamond.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.00ctw Set Oval Cut Diamond Halfway Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.00ctw Set Oval Cut Diamond Halfway Ring Style: Set Oval Cut Halfway Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 1.08 carats total weight of oval...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 5 Carat Cushion Brilliant Cut GIA Certified Engagement Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A unique cut, this cushion brilliant is full of life and sparkle. The platinum diamond mounting features a delicate diamond basket covered in matching round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond
$509Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Triangle Stacking Ring with White Pave Diamonds Minimalist Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Rutilated Quartz and Diamond Ring by Willow Diamonds
By Willow Diamonds
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Radiating warmth and sophistication, the 18K Rose Gold Pave Portal Ring features a captivating 23.49ct honey rutilated quartz, its golden threads glowing within a soft rose gold embr...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k White Gold 0.90ct Sapphires and 0.30ct Round Diamonds in a Multi-Row Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.90ct Sapphires and 0.30ct Round Brilliant Diamonds in a Multi-Row Split Shank Ring Style: Multi-Row Split Shank Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leo Bridal Diamond Round Brilliant Engagement Ring 2.10 Carat 14 Karat Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND Style: Solitaire with Diamond Band Design Serial Number: LEO 202875 Certificate: IGI # 33227859 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 7.5 - Sizable Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Ring with 52.8 carat Natural Diamonds, & Amethysts IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
52.8 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring with Amethyst Side Stones in 18K White Gold This stunning ring is made with 18K white gold and features 32 round brilliant diamonds totaling ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.28ct Baguette Cut and 0.45ct Round Diamond in a Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.28ct Baguette Cut and 0.45ct Round Diamond in a Toi et Moi Ring Style: Toi et Moi Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features 0.28 carat tota...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Entourage Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamond
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally shiny; Weight: 0.65 carat; cut shape: Brilliant; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very good; Jewel: Ring; Weight: 3.7 ounces; Ring Size: 53 ( 17mm ); Ha...
Diamond, Gold
3 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular engagement ring crafted in platinum, showcasing a GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond weighing 3.00 carats, G color, SI1 clarity, accented by two pear shaped diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
$860Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold 0.21 Ctw Diamond Forever Us Pave Set Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds in a delicate band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$988Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold 0.21 CTW Diamond Forever Us Pave Set Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds in a delicate band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Leo Round Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 0.97 CT 14KT WG GSI GEMX
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 6-Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring Serial Number: LEO 2052272 Certificate: GSI # 9777300107 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 6.5 - Sizable Tota...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vivid Diamonds GIA Certified 3.56 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite engagement ring crafted in platinum showcasing a stunning GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond weighing 3.56 carats, I color, SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold GIA Round Diamond Engagement Ring & Invisible Set Princess Sides
Located in Montclair, NJ
This bold and super brilliant diamond ring is solidly crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a fine quality, GIA certified, 1.02 carat round brilliant cut diamond that beautifully f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fashion Diamond Ring in White Gold
By Falber Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Fashion diamond ring made with real/natural diamonds. Total Diamond Weight: 0.29 Carats, Diamond Quantity: 58 Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
18k White Gold 9.90ctw Tanzanite and 2.28ctw Baguette and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 9.90ctw Tanzanite and 2.28ctw Baguette and Round Diamond Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone Details: Features 9.90 carats total weight of tanzanite, 2.28 carats t...
Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Leo Diamond Round Brilliant Solitaire Engagement Ring 1.00 CTS H SI1 14K W G
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 4 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO 187698 Certificate: IGI # 3140367U Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 5.0 - Sizable Total Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold Entourage Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Brilliant cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very good Jewel: Ring Weight: 3.40 gram Hallmark: 14 karat Ring size: 54 (17.25 mm) Condition: New
Diamond, Gold
Leo Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring 0.51 CTS I SI1 14K White Gold Papers
By The Leo Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
THE LEO DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING Style: 4 - Prong Solitaire Serial Number: LEO121702 Certificate: GSI # 1703400314 Metal: 14KT White Gold Size: 4.75 - Sizable Total Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.40ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exquisite platinum round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring, a true symbol of timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Brilliant cut Diamond Étincelle Triple Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Brilliant cut Diamond Etincelle Triple Band Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1709 Brand: Cartier Model: Etincelle de Cartier Ring Type: Ring RRP: £7,050 Accompanied By: Xupe...
Diamond
2.22ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique diamond engagement ring is exceptionally beautiful!
Diamond, Platinum
2.31ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 2.01ct round brilliant cut diamond ring is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
1.17ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our exquisite round diamond engagement ring, a masterpiece of simplicity and elegance set in polished platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
4.67ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite platinum engagement ring is breathtaking with a 4.21ct round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
2.59ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exquisite 2.59-carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, a true symbol of timeless elegance set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
1.77ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful platinum diamond engagement ring is breathtaking! The diamonds are each hand selected for their exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity and se...
Diamond, Platinum
1.96ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful platinum diamond engagement ring is breathtaking! The diamonds are each hand selected for their exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity and se...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.00ct D IF Round Brilliant Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request.
Diamond, White Gold
Rose Gold Design Ring with Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Crafted in lustrous rose gold, the ring features a stunning design adorned with brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Design Ring with Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally Shiny Weight: 1.50 carat Shape: Brilliant cut Colour: high white (F-G) Clarity: VS Quality: Very nice Jewel: Ring Weight: 11.5 gram Hallmark: 18 karat Ring size...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.11ct Round Brilliant I SI1 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request.
Diamond, White Gold
Rose Gold Design Ring with Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
An 18K rose gold design ring with high quality brilliant cut diamonds is a striking and sophisticated piece of jewelry that combines the warmth of rose gold with the brilliance of di...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Soleste Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ800 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Design Ring with Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally Shiny Weight: 0.80 carat Shape: Brilliant cut Colour: high white (F-G) Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very nice Jewel: Ring Weight: 7 gram Hallmark: 14 karat Ring size...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Double Gold Eternity Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally Shiny Weight: 2.00 carats Cut: Brilliant cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very nice Jewel: Ring Weight: 1.8 gram Hallmark: 14 karat Ring size: 54 (17.25 m...
Diamond, Gold
White Gold Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamond
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 20 pieces; Weight: 0.25 carat; Cut: Brilliant; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very good; Jewel: Ring; Weight: 1.8 grams; Ring Size: 53 ( 17mm ); Hallmark: 18 ka...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
2.59ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rose gold setting enhances its unique and beautiful look. A stunning round diamond ring that is sure to captivate. Total Carat Weight: 2.59 Stone Type: Natural Certification: GI...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.90ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enter a world of elegance with our exquisite round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring. At its heart lies a captivating 0.90ct EGL-certified diamond, boasting a G color and SI2 cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette and Round Brilliant Swirl Wave Ring 2.97 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold ring featuring 32 baguette diamonds and 13 round brilliants weighing 2.97 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.85ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring features a 1.50ct round brilliant cut diamond at its center, GIA certified at I-VVS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.95ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold diamond engagement ring is remarkable in its design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.01ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful round brilliant cut diamond ring is breathtaking! The stunning 3.21ct round brilliant cut center diamond is EGL certified, a leader in diamond grading, a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.50ct 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 rose gold band is adorned with a 1.0ct round brilliant cut diamond, certified by GIA, showcasing a triple excelle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.81ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k white gold engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance. At its heart is a 1.51ct round brilliant cut diamond, certified by GIA at F-VS2, offering perfect whitenes...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.97ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisitely crafted round diamond engagement ring captivates with its exceptional quality and brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.04ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enter a world of exquisite elegance with our stunning round diamond engagement ring. At its heart lies a captivating 1.14ct round brilliant cut diamond, GIA-certified with H color an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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