Bulgari 31.39ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring Spectra Fine Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This striking Bulgari Trombino ring showcases a magnificent 31.39-carat cushion-cut yellow sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald and Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York City, NY
Fine emerald, diamond and 18K gold in the manner of the Bulgari Trombino rings.. It features a beautiful and richly saturated sugarloaf cabochon emerald of over 8 carats in weight; f...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
BULGARI Trombino Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable ring is from Bulgari's Trombino collection, skillfully made in Milan, Italy.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Bulgari Diamond Trombino Ring, Italian, circa 1963
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond Trombino ring. Set to centre with a drop shape brilliant cut diamond, E colour, VS2 clarity with a weight of 2.83 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by two...
Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari diamond 'Trombino' ring, Italian, circa 1985-95.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Conceived by Giorgio Bulgari in 1932, the very first Trombino Bulgari ring was set entirely with diamonds as an engagement ring for his future wife, Leonilde Gulienetti.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond trombino ring, circa 1970s.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond trombino ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring, circa 1980.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Ceylon sapphire and diamond 'Trombino' ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold, Colombian Emerald and Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A commanding expression of BULGARI’s bold Roman aesthetic, this exceptional Trombino ring is centered by a vivid Colombian emerald weighing approximately 8.40 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Burmese Ruby (6.00TW) and Diamond (3.50TW) "Trombino" Ring Circa 1935
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel, IN
Conceived by Giorgio Bulgari in 1932 the very first Trombino Bulgari Ring was entirely set with diamonds as an engagement ring for his future wife, Leonilde Gulienetti.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bvlgari, Platinum Pearl Diamond Trombino Ring, GIA
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Cultured pearl measuring approx. 11.7 x 12.2mm, surrounded by round ang baguette diamonds, total approx. 10.85ct, G-H/VS with a few SI. Ring size: 5.75. Accompanied by a GIA certific...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Bvlgari 3.02 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous piece from the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. A single bright white 3.02 carat emerald-cut diamond sits high and proud at the centre of th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Cabochon Certified Emerald and Diamond “Trombino” Ring, Rome, 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Bvlgari Cabochon Emerald and Diamond “Trombino” Ring, Rome, 1970s A striking and highly collectible Bvlgari “Trombino” ring from the 1970s, masterfully crafted in Rome and embodying...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari-Inspired Trombino Ring with GIA-Certified Oval Diamond
By De Maria Jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
A statement of elegance and luxury, this Bulgari-inspired Trombino ring showcases a GIA-certified oval diamond of 0.78 carats, F color, and VVS2 clarity, brilliantly set at its center.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$102,000Sale Price|20% Off
BVLGARI Trombino Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 21.88 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Trombino cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. An extraordinary cocktail ring from the Trombino collection, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Bulgari Natural Unenhanced Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Burmese ruby and diamond 'Trombino' ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Bulgari Diamond Burma Ruby Bombe Earrings GIA Certified in 18 Karat Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
The bombe-design, with a prominent gemstone at its domed center, also echoes the iconic and enduring Bulgari Trombino design (introduced in their rings in the 1930s) which allowed a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original 1979 BULGARI 2.04 Carat GIA Certified E color Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1979 BULGARI stunning Trombino Ring featuring a 2.04 Carat E color SI2 natural Diamond Brilliant cut in a top quality six 0,96 Carat baguette and fifty-two 1,03 Carat brilli...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Bulgari Trombino Ring Sapphire Diamond Gold 18k Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic Bulgari Trombino ring made of 18k gold, featuring sapphire and diamond.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Bulgari ‘Trombino’ Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Important Bulgari Trombino ring with a Burma ruby weighing 4.51 carats and further embellished by Diamonds on the shoulders.
Diamond, Ruby
Bulgari Burmese Star Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Bulgari ‘Trombino’ Ring centering a no-heat cabochon Burma star ruby of approximately 8 carats, surrounded by baguette- and round brilliant-cut diamonds mounted in 18 kar...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Yellow Gold
Bulgari diamond Trombino ring.
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond Trombino ring. Set to centre with an octagonal emerald-cut diamond, E colour, VVS2 clarity, with a weight of 3.11 carats in an open back claw setting, flanked by twel...
BULGARI TROMBINO Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant 18K yellow gold, diamond and sapphire ring from the "Trombino" collection by Bulgari. It features a rich central sapphire of approx. 3.06 cts total weight, with approx. 2.5 c...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Trombino Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari Emerald (1.3 cts) and Diamond Trombino Ring in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Platinum and Diamond 'Trombino' Ring, Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and Diamond 'Trombino' Ring created by Bulgari featuring one Round Brilliant Cut diamond weighing approximately 2.94 carats, flanked by 6 channel set baguette diamonds, pavé...
Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A stunning gemstone in a classic Bulgari ring will make a fine addition to your collection.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Bulgari “Trombino” 3 Carat Diamond Center Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Bulgari’s iconic Trombino collection was first introduced in the 1930s.
Diamond, Platinum
Bulgari 3.75 Carat Burmese Sapphire & Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari 18 karat white gold trombino ring centering a 3.75 carat no-heat Burma sapphire, bordered by diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire
Bulgari Emerald and Diamond Trombino Ring, ca. 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An emerald and diamond ring in yellow gold by Bulgari, ca. 1970s. The Trombino is a very popular and iconic ring model by Bulgari.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Bulgari No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Bulgari to Elizabeth Taylor. This ring showcases a very fine, cushion cut, bright red Burmese ruby weighing 2.82 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Bulgari Diamond Double Trombino Ring 10.16 Carat, circa 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Important Bulgari Diamond Trombino Ring, ca. 1970s The Bulgari Trombino double diamond ring centres two beautifully aligned and parallel-set light yellow emerald cut diamonds of 10....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Late-20th Century Ruby and Diamond 'Trombino' Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
“The Trombino ring was created in the early 1930’s and has become one of Bulgari’s greatest and long-lasting successes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Late 20th Century Sapphire and Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
“The Trombino ring was created in the early 1930’s and has become one of Bulgari’s greatest and long-lasting successes.
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Trombino Square Radiant Cut 2.69 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
A vibrant 2.69 square radiant cut diamond is the striking centerpiece of this extraordinary Bulgari ring. Surrounded by a total of 1.00 carat of tapered baguette and round cut diamon...
Bulgari 5.98 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Austin, TX
A truly stunning and classic Trombino ring, by Bulgari. Featuring a mixed cushion cut 5.98 ct Burma no heat ruby, surrounded by 4.40 carats of pavé set diamonds and baguette cut di...
Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari Fancy Cut Yellow Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Trombino is translated to, 'little trumpet' and is centerpiece one of Bvlgari's most instantly recognizable and iconic designs. Undeniably eye-catching, the Trombino setting was pion...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Roma Trombino Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 8.28 Cts Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled Trombino ring designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful and popular Trombino cocktail ring made in Roma, Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Roma Trombino Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 1.82 Cts Emerald & Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled mini Trombino ring designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful Trombino ring made in Roma, Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Italy Trombino 18k White Gold & Diamond Three Stone Ring Vintage W/Cert
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k White Gold & Diamond Trombino Three Stone Ring Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. The ring is in the Trombin...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Diamond 'Trombino' Ring, Italian, circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari diamond 'Trombino' ring. An important piece, set horizontally to centre with two emerald-cut diamonds in open back claw settings with an approximate combined weight of 10.16 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Diamond Emerald Trombino Gold ring, CA. 1970s
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Important Bulgari Diamond Emerald Trombino Ring, ca. 1970s, made in Rome Bulgari Emerald and Diamond Ring mounted on 18k yellow gold and set with three natural cabochon emeralds, to...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Trombino 18kt Yellow Gold Ring 2.09ct Ruby & Diamonds With GRS Cert
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bvlgari Trombino 18kt Yellow Gold Ring With 2.09ct Ruby and 1.12ct Diamonds from Estate Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of Oman Comes with GRS certificate Ruby: Natural red ruby, brilliant ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Trombino 18kt Yellow Gold Ring 2.09ct Ruby & Diamonds With GRS Cert
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bvlgari Trombino 18kt Yellow Gold Ring With 2.09ct Ruby and 1.12ct Diamonds from Estate Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of Oman Comes with GRS certificate Ruby: Natural red ruby, brilliant ...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Trombino 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 1.72 Carat Diamond Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Trombino” ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and weighs 7.1 grams. It boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of 4 mm, while top dimensions measure 10 by 20 mm. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Trombino Ring, 1960s — Platinum, Diamonds & Cabochon Rubies
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
A superb and rare Bulgari Trombino ring from the 1960s, crafted in platinum and set with three richly colored cabochon rubies displaying a deep, vibrant red.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Bulgari Trombino Ring 4, 93 D VS1 Golconda Diamond GIA Type 2A Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 1970's Bulgari D VS1 4.93carat Round Diamond. According to the records of GIA Laboratory, the 4,93ct Round Brilliant diamond has been determined to be a TYPE IIA diamond. ...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Bulgari Ruby and Diamonds Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Original 1980 BULGARI Trombino Ring featuring a 1.12 carats Ruby in a stunning top quality 2.50 carats baguette and brilliant cut Diamonds, and about 2 carats in Carre cut Rubies. 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Trombino 6.56 Carat Certified Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Cremona, Lombardia
' 70 Bulgari " Trombino " platinum ring with ct. 6.56 natural no heated sapphire and about ct. 3 diamonds.
Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
1980 Bulgari Trombino Diamonds Burma No Heated Ruby Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, IT
Ring made of 18 kt. white gold with diamonds and ruby signed Bulgari. This iconic design is made in the 1940s, thus was born one of Bulgari's most historic creations: the Trombino r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI A Diamond 'Trombino' Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari, A Diamond 'Trombino' Ring, centering upon a circular-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.80 carats, to the baguette-cut diamonds, set in a pave diamond bombe, mounted in pl...
Original 1980 BULGARI 2.08 Carat IGI Certified No Heat Sapphire Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1980 BULGARI stunning Trombino Ring featuring a 2.08 Carat NO HEAT Burma Sapphire in a top quality six, 0.69 Carat baguette and 32, 1.12 Carat brilliant cut Diamond, 0.303Oz...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Original 1971 BULGARI 3.03 Carat GIA Certified No Heat Sapphire Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Valenza, IT
Original 1971 BULGARI stunning Trombino Ring featuring a 3.03 Carat NO HEAT Ceylon Sapphire in a top quality eighteen 1,30 Carat baguette and fifty 1.35 Carat brilliant cut Diamond,...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Gemstone Cocktail Fashion Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb Cluster Ring is a stunning example of the designer's impeccable style and craftsmanship. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and dating back to the 1950s, this ring features a...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 1.68 Carat Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Stamford, CT
Pastel pink tourmaline bezel set Bvlgari ring. 1.68ct pink oval bezel set Tourmaline, 18k yellow gold setting. 1 oval pink tourmaline, approx. 1.68cts Size 8.25 and sizable 18k ye...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring. This unbelievable Cartier ring is crafted in platinum. There is an elongated baguette cut diamond i...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier Paris 5cts Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage Cartier Paris diamond huggie-hoop earrings. They showcase approximately 5 carats of sparkling diamonds set in shimmering 18 karat yellow gold. Each earring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Bulgari Natural No Heat Burma Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bvlgari ring features an oval-shaped burma ruby no heat measuring 9.85 x 7.00 x 4.28 mm and weighing 3.20 carats, flanked by oval-shaped sapphires approximately 0.75 carat, accen...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified
Located in Roma, RM
An extraordinary and highly important Bvlgari necklace dating to the 1950s, crafted in platinum and showcasing a spectacular display of natural Burma rubies and brilliant-cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$37,500
W 0.5 in L 6.75 in
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Gold Coral Gemstones French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet made of 18k gold, coral, chrysoprase and accented with diamond. The bracelet consists of five elongated coral planks framed in 18 karat yello...
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti 18K Rose Gold SP P35G Black Dial Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Bvlgari Serpenti ladies’ watch showcases the elegance and allure of one of Bvlgari’s most recognizable designs. Crafted in 18K rose gold, the SP P35G model pairs a dee...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Verdura Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Acorn Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York City, NY
Fine pair of diamond, platinum and 18K yellow gold earrings by Verdura. Resembling acorns, they are adorned with high grade round brilliant cut diamonds over a very detailed gold and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$39,500
W 1.25 in L 6.38 in
Outstanding French 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Cocktail Bracelet 1.25 Inches Wide
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and imaginative Mid-20th Century 18k yellow and diamond French cocktail bracelet has beauty, style, high quality and scale. It is meticulously crafted using the very f...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$45,000
H 0.75 in W 2.38 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.88 in L 8.5 in
Bulgari Ruby Sapphire and Pearl Flexible Gold Cuff Bracelet Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and classic flexible 18K yellow gold cuff bangle set with pearls, sapphires and rubies by Bulgari, circa 1980's. The bracelet masterfully worked in 18k gold with flexib...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Certified Natural Jade Decoration, Titled "My Beautiful Home Town"
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved at least 50 years ago! This jade decoration is certified natura...
Jade
Silk printed and draped asymmetrical evening dress Carolina Herrera
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green & white silk printed and draped asymmetrical evening dress. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 8 (US) M
An 18k Gold Bulgari Ring with Pink Tourmaline
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k yellow gold band ring asymmetrically set with 2 oval faceted tourmalines (app. 1.44 ct), one light pink and one bright pink, with a ribbed shank, signed Bulgari, circa 1990s. ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and diamond cuff bracelet features 7 magnificent emerald cut emeralds of Zambian origin for a total of 23.63 carats. They show what may be called a perfect emerald color,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.
Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.
The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.
In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand.
On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.
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.