$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
14k White Gold Engagement Ring features a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo with a total weight of 1.22 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.73ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.73ct Diamond Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ743 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Baguette and Round Brilliant Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold 2.50ctw Baguette And Round Brilliant Diamond Wide Ring This stunning Baguette Diamond Wide Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Contemporary Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds bead set to front in graduated channel Weighing approximately 0.40 carat total - G/H color with VS2 clarity Accented by high polish finish Test...
Diamond, Platinum
Memoire Forevermark RBC (Round Brilliant Cut) Diamonds Gold vintage Ring
By Memoire
Located in Montreal, QC
A Memoire Forevermark RBC (Round Brilliant Cut) Diamond Gold vintage Ring. Hand set .30 Carat Round Brilliant Cut (RBC) Diamond center stone surrounded by .45tcw Round Brilliant Cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: Platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.72cttw Color: E Clarity: SI2 GIA: 12424017 Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Di...
Diamond, Platinum
Brilliant Cut Diamond 1.8 mm Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 19 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.35 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 7.25 Rin...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.33ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite two-toned engagement ring showcases a stunning 1.00ct round brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond
1990's Round Brilliant Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1990's. Classic diamond band in buttery 18k yellow gold. The diamonds are bright and lively. Great for stacking! The back of the band does show wear but the ring is otherwise i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Engagement Ring with 2.64 Carat Circular Brilliant Diamond GIA
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Size 3.5 Elevate your style with this stunning platinum engagement ring, featuring a magnificent 2.64 carat circular brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
2.90ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting our exquisite round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring, a masterpiece of timeless elegance set in luxurious 18k white gold.
Diamond, Platinum
2.27ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite round brilliant cut diamond ring is a masterpiece with unparalleled brilliance.
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Entourage Ring, 0.46ct Brilliant Cut, New
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
The yellow golden entourage ring with diamonds is a stunning piece of jewelry that features a combination of brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
Custom Made 18K White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Halo Ring
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Ring *Material: 18K White Gold *Condition: Pre-Owned *Diamonds: Round Cut *Diamonds: 1.18ctw *Clarity: VS1 *Color: E-F *Ring Dimension: *Rize: 6.5 *Width: 11mm x 11.1mm...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum 3mm Half Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1588 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$6,554Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.22ct Round Solitaire & Hidden Pave Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The textured band, inspired by vintage elegance, is adorned with additional round brilliant cut diamonds that enhance the ring's rich aesthetic and add to its prestige.
Diamond, Platinum
18 Kt White Gold Sapphires & Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Sapphires & Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ring Completely Designed & Handcrafted in our workshop.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.73ct Color: K Clarity: VS2 GIA: 5221895095 Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.26cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dime...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond And Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has E-F color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 5.75 We can make any size. The box is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 0.8ct Round Square Halo Trellis Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious platinum , the scrolling vine shank is adorned with prong set round brilliant cut diamonds, making the ring dazzle from every angle.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring, 1.15ct Round Brilliant Cut, Size 4
Located in Queens, NY
Platinum Diamond Cluster Ring, featuring one centered prong set round brilliant cut diamond weighing approx. 1.15 carats, H-I color / VS2 clarity, surrounded by twelve prong set roun...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.20ct Color: H Clarity: VVS2 GIA: 14754672 Diamond: 6 round brilliant = 0.86cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Rin...
Diamond, Platinum
1.50 Carat Diamonds Wedding Ring. Brilliant Diamond Harlequin Eternity Band HVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 1.50 carats Secondary Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone Color: H Color Secondary Stone Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
10k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.75ct Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 1.75 ct - I/J - pique - ring size US 6 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.0 cm wide by 1.0 cm high...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,138,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 20 Carat Brilliant Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant White Gold ring featuring a 20.1 carat cushion modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Princess Cut Diamond And Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.70 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs1-vs1 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. The box is no...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Stunning 6 Carat GIA Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sapphire set in an elegant and timeless ring. 6.02 carat oval fine blue sapphire, with exceptional color and brilliance, set in a platinum and diamond mounting fe...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k Red Gold Cocktail Ring Natural Sapphire brilliant cut diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique 18k rosé gold halo ring centered with an oval faceted natural untreated sapphire and halo set with brilliant cut diamonds.
Sapphire, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Sylvie, GIA 2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully designed ring by Sylvie coasts a stunning 2.00 carat round brilliant cut diamond with G color and VS1 and triple EX on cut, polish and clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold entourage ring with brilliant cut diamonds of 1.00 carat
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This stunning diamond ring features a 1.00 carat, naturally shiny, brilliant cut diamond with a F-G color grade and VS clarity grade.
Diamond, Gold
1.83ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enter a world of exquisite elegance with our stunning round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring. At its heart lies a captivating 1.03ct GIA-certified diamond, boasting a J color an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.03ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring features a round brilliant cut diamond at its center, surrounded by a sparkling halo basket design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.53ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring is an absolute dream come true!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.89ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modern engagement ring is a dream come true. The 18k rose gold shank is adorned with a 1.40ct round brilliant cut diamond, GIA certified at H-SI1, ensuring it is eye clean and i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring 14k Round Brilliant .63ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Diamond Vintage Engagement Ring 14k Round Brilliant .63ctw Stone Information: Natural Diamond Carat(s): .33ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS1 Natural Diamonds...
Diamond, White Gold
1.80 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Total Weight: 7.0 Grams Diamond Count: 26 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.80 carats Diamond Color: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
6 Carat E VS2 Cushion Modified Brilliant Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant White Gold ring featuring a 6 carat cushion modified brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, White Gold
Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring Solid 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 13 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.40 carats Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Width: ~2.5 ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
2.29ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our stunning round brilliant cut diamond ring, a masterpiece of elegance set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: platinum Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.00ct Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dimen...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 10k Round Brilliant .50ct
By Wilson Brothers Jewelry
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 10k Round Brilliant .50ct Stone Information: Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J Clarity: I1 Total Carats: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co 1.04 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany and Co Title: Tiffany and Co 1.04 Carat Round Brilliant F-VVS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.04 Carat Diamond Num...
Diamond, Platinum
Three Brilliant Cut Diamond Row Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 35 round brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.75 carats Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 7 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring Solid 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 20 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.30 carats Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Size: 7 Total...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond VVS2 River 1.15 Carat Brilliant Ring
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the epitome of sophistication and luxury with this exquisite 1.10 carat solitaire brilliant ring in 14K white gold. The ring boasts a stunning 1.10 carat diamond, expertly...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.20ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our exquisite round cut diamond ring, a masterpiece of unique brilliance set in luxurious 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Textured Ring
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Adorning the design are 0.10cttw of round brilliant diamonds, each carefully bezel-set to enhance their sparkle while maintaining the ring’s organic aesthetic.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ring with brilliant and marquise cut diamonds up to 0.61ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum ring set with a central brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.48ct - G/H - VS - and sides set with marquise and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.13ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 6....
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Round Brilliant .31ct
By Wilson Brothers Jewelry
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k Round Brilliant .31ct Stone Information:: Natural Diamond Carat(s): .31ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I Clarity: I1 Total Carats: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring GIA
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 2000s Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures north to south 7.7 mm and sits 7.6 mm high Total Weight: 6.0 grams GIA Diamond e-Report: 2195521642 Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.22 Carat Round Brilliant F-IF Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: Vintage 2.22 Carat Round Brilliant F-IF Diamond Platinum Halo Ring Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 2.22 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: F Clarity: IF Shape: Round Brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,965Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Natural Baguette And Brilliant Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.8 grams. Totally is all diamond 0.86 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.5 We can make any size. Box is n...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 8.45 Carat Brilliant-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Extraordinary 8.45 carat brilliant-cut diamond and platinum solitaire engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Wedding Ring with 0.5ct Brilliant White Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is a 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Ring with a 0.5ct Brilliant White Diamond. Set has been soldered together to work as one ring
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring: Band Ring Black Ceramic 0.06 carat Diamonds Brilliant Cut 18k White Gold
Located in CAPRINO VERONESE, Veneto
Atop the ceramic band, two interlocking open square motifs create a captivating visual contrast: one is pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, adding sparkle and refined luxury, while...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.03ct with Diamond Shoulder Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 1.03ct with Diamond Shoulder Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J901 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Ring Opal and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Encircling the opal are 32 brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing about 0.01ct, adding a touch of sparkle to the design.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.47ct with Diamond Shoulder Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut 0.47ct with Diamond Shoulder Platinum Tiffany Setting Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J857 Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
Wide Brilliant and Baguette Diamond Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 64 brilliant cut, 50-54 baguette diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.13 carats Ring Height: 9.7 mm tall Diamond Co...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.84 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut K VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: This elegant vintage engagement ring showcases a stunning 1.76 carat circular brilliant cut diamond graded K color and VS1 clarity, certified by GIA, offering excellent brilli...
Diamond, Platinum
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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