18K Yellow Gold Happy Circle Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Throughout the band, bezel-set round brilliant diamonds—totaling 0.24cttw—glimmer like tiny stars captured in gold, each one thoughtfully placed to enhance the ring’s refined, lumino...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 1.10 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond White Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 1.10 Carat Round Brilliant I VVS1 Diamond White Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: White Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.1 Carat Diam...
Diamond
18K 750 Yellow Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond Semi Mount Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 2.6 Grams Ring Size: 6 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Diamond Carat Weight: 0.2 Carat No.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Solitaire Ring with 2ct Diamond Brilliant clarity:VVS1
Located in Berlin, BE
18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring A solitaire ring in 18K yellow gold Diamond Specifications: Carat: 2.04 ct Color: M Clarity: VVS1 Cut: Very Good Girdle: Polished Culet: Poi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,093Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted White Brilliant Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold "Snake" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.26 Carats of Central White Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Structured Two-Tone Gold Band Ring with Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Lisboa, PT
The design is centered around a prominent white gold section, set with 17 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.34 ct. These diamonds are arranged in two parallel rows, creating a contin...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.69ct F VS2 Diamond Platinum Circular Brilliant Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: This exquisite Tiffany & Co. engagement ring showcases a stunning 1.51-carat Circular Brilliant Cut diamond graded F color and VS2 clarity by GI...
Diamond, Platinum
Anniversary Diamond Ring Round Brilliant 1 ct
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
ANNIVERSARY Ring Baiser Eternel in white gold 18Kt 2.90 gr with Natural Round Diamond G/H Color SI1/SI2 Clarity 1.09 ct and diamonds G color SI1/SI2 clarity in total 0.60 ct. This an...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Brilliant Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 5 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7.5 Total W...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
0.65 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Ring. Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.65 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: J Color Center Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
18kt White Gold Ring with 1.4ct Brown Diamond, Marquise & Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Ring With 1.4 ct Brown Diamond, 3.6 Ct Marquise cut and Brilliant cut diamonds Brown brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 1.4 ct.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,249Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted White Brilliant Cut Diamond Tsavorite Yellow Gold "Snake" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
We can ship every piece of our 1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Ring has a 0.10 Carats of Central White Brilliant Cut Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00CT Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA
Located in New York, NY
1.00CT Diamond Round Brilliant Engagement Ring A beautiful Round Brilliant diamond, set with a super delicate setting make this ring a true stunner!
Diamond, Platinum
18kt White Gold Ring with 1.02ct Triangle Diamond & 0.4ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18kt White Gold Ring With 1.02ct Triangle Diamond & Brilliant cut Diamonds Diamonds: Triangle shaped diamond 1.02ct Brilliant cut diamonds together 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 2.31ct Color: G Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 28 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (please...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 Yellow Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond Semi Mount Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 2.9 Grams Ring Size: 6 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 10.0 mm X Width: 10.0 mm X Height: 9.0 mm 1: Primary Ston...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750 White Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond Semi Mount Ring
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 8.5 mm X Width: 9.0 mm X Height: 8.5 mm 1: Primary Sto...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Morris 2.01 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
This is an outstanding diamond engagement ring from world renowned British luxury jewellery designer, David Morris.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.26 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co's most iconic engagement ring, featuring a 0.26 carat round brilliant cut diamond presented in the jeweller's classic six claw, knife-edge platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Brilliant Diamond Crossover and Baguette Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 46 brilliant cut & 22 baguette Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.83 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Siz...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co., 3.08 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 3.08 carats Color: F Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Metal: Platinum Ring size: 5 1/2 Stamp: TIFFANY&CO.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Solid Platinum 6.33ctw Clean Brilliant Oval Aquamarine w/ Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Well Cut Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Very Clean Brilliant Blue Color - 14x11.2mm - 6.24ct (exact) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - R...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Crossover Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Vintage RBC Diamond Gold Cluster Crossover Band Ring. Meticulously Hand set with 1.18tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co., 3.15 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Carat: 3.15 carats Color: I Clarity: VVS2 Cut: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: Medium Blue Metal: Platinum Ring size: 5 1...
Diamond, Platinum
$13,983Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.8 Carat Braided Band Oval Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The profile reveals a charming entwined braided vine band encrusted with additional round brilliant cut diamonds, enhancing the ring's overall allure.
Diamond, Platinum
Wedding Ring Brilliant Diamonds 0.88 Carat White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Wedding Ring Discover this Brilliants Diamonds 0.88 Carat White Gold Ring.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.40 Carat Round Brilliant G VS Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.40 Carat Round Brilliant G VS Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Style: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 3.4 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 18 Color: G Clarity: V...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring. Size 6
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Surrender to the refined allure of this extraordinary ring, meticulously crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold and crowned with a 0.04ct brilliant-cut diamond at its heart.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Solitaire Ring with 1ct Brilliant-Cut Diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
18K White Gold Solitaire Ring with Brilliant-Cut Diamond – Approx. 1ct An exquisite solitaire ring crafted from 18K white gold, featuring a brilliant-cut diamond set in an elevated,...
Diamond, White Gold
Sophisticated .76ct. Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful ring with a dazzling 0.57 carat round brilliant diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.23 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut F SI2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.23 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut F SI2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.23 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: F Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Rose Gold 14K Ring with 0.80ct Brilliant Diamonds, Contemporary Design
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Crafted in lustrous rose gold, the ring features a stunning design adorned with brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum ruby and brilliant cut diamond Ring
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
Platinum ring with cushion shaped ruby and channel set brilliant cut diamonds handmade in Notting Hill London by renowned British jewellery designer Malcolm Betts.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA 0.7 Carat Round Decorated Gallery Art Deco Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The gallery is adorned with expertly pave-set smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, amplifying the ring's opulence and glamour.
Diamond, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRAFF Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Graff
Located in Chicago, IL
GRAFF Diamond set in a 18k & Platinum Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Contemporary 1.50ct 18K White Gold Diamond Ring, Brilliant Cut, New
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
IGI diamond report Ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.66ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold solitaire ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond up to 0.66 ct - F - SI1 - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) Detailed description The top of the ring is 6.7 mm wide by...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.01ct Princess Classic Solitaire Multi-Row Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Brilliantly crafted, this luxurious diamond ring features a stunning centerpiece of a GIA-certified princess diamond weighing 1.01 , graded I and VS1.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.21ct Princess Classic Solitaire Multi-Row Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Brilliantly crafted, this luxurious diamond ring features a stunning centerpiece of a GIA-certified princess diamond weighing 1.21 , graded H and VS1.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
The Leo Mens Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold
By The Leo Diamond
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold GSI Report #: 27363200121 Diamond Count: 6 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~3/8 carats Diamond Color: I Diamond Clarity: SI2 ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Estate Platinum GIA 1.71 Carat Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
An estate round brilliant-cut diamond engagement ring with a round brilliant-cut diamond pave shank and a pave hidden halo, set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Brilliant Diamond Cluster Double Halo Ring 10K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 10k White and Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 77 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carats Diamond Color: G-I Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Ring Size:...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Entourage Ring with Brilliant and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A white gold ring with brilliant and baguette cut diamonds in a round model is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
6.29 Carat Round Brilliant F VVS2 Diamond Platinum Semi Mount Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 6.29 Carat Round Brilliant F VVS2 Diamond Platinum Semi Mount Ring Style: Semi Mount Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 2.8 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 14 Color: F Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Ring with brilliant cut diamond up to 0.24ct 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolour gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds up to . 0.24ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 8.5 – EU. 18.5(58) Detailed description the top of the ring is 7.0 mm wide by 7...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1.24 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut J-SI2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.24 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut J-SI2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.14 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: J Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
Rose Gold Design Ring with White and Black Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally Shiny Weight: 1.50 carat Shape: Brilliant cut Colour: high white (F-G) and black (enhanced) Clarity: US Quality: Very nice Jewel: Ring Weight: 11 gram Hallmark: ...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Solitaire Round Brilliant Transition Cut Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 1 brilliant transition cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.70 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI2 Ring Size:...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Entourage Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamonds 1.00 Carat
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A high-quality white gold entourage ring with brilliant cut diamonds of 1.00 carat is a luxurious piece of jewelry that features a stunning central diamond surrounded by smaller diam...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Tiffany and Co 1.57 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany and Co Title: Tiffany and Co 1.57 Carat Round Brilliant Shape H-VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.57 Carat Diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Entourage Ring with Brilliant and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This 14 karat gold entourage ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that features both brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Wire Band Ring with 0.26 Carat Brilliant Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Eternity Band Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 0.26-carat Brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ring with Marquise and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
. -------------------- This exquisite 18K white gold ring features a sophisticated combination of marquise and brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling an impressive 4.25 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.44 Carat Round Brilliant J VS1 and Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.44 Carat Round Brilliant J VS1 and Diamond Platinum Wedding Ring Style: Wedding Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 0.36 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 20 Gemstone 2: 1.08 Carat Di...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Entourage Ring with Brilliant and Baguette Cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A white gold entourage ring with a center baguette cut stone and brilliant cut diamonds is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines classic and modern elements.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Round Brilliant Shape J-VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.10 Carat Round Brilliant Shape J-VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.1 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: J Clarity: V...
Diamond, Platinum
2.25 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut K SI2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.25 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut K SI2 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 2.25 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: K Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
1.94 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut H VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.94 Carat Circular Brilliant Cut H VS1 Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring Style: Engagement Metal: Platinum Gemstone 1: 1.94 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 1 Color: H Clarity:...
Diamond, Platinum
Fabulous .21ct. Round Brilliant Halo Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fabulous .21ct. Round Brilliant Halo Diamond Ring Product Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Main Stone: 1 pc Diamond Colour: Fancy Deep Brownish Orange Clarity: I1 Main stone carat w...
Diamond, Gold, 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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