GIA 0.96ct. Champagne Diamond Solitaire Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Crescent City, IL
GIA certified. Classic solitaire ring featuring an oval champagne diamond set in a yellow gold band.
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Citrine Ring With Champagne Diamonds 1 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Citrine: 0.76 Carats Champagne Diamond: 0.14 Carats White Diamond: 0.10 Carats Metal: Sterling Silv...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 3.50 Carat Sparkling Champagne Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3.50 Carat Sparkling Champagne Diamonds Cluster Ring. This ring is very sparkly when light hits it.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Citrine Ring With Champagne Diamonds 3.58 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Citrine: 3.38 Carats Champagne Diamond: 0.14 Carats White Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: Sterling Silv...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Champagne Diamond White Gold Pinky Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pinky ring set with 2.45 carats of champagne diamond pavé.
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Champagne Diamond Wave Ring With White Diamonds 0.78 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Champagne Diamond: 0.64 Carats White Diamond: 0.14 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Champagne Diamond Leaf Ring With White Diamonds 0.46 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Champagne Diamond: 0.30 Carats White Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Champagne Diamond Gradient Bar 14k Gold Horizontal Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Champagne Diamond Gradient Bar Ring 14k Gold Horizontal Ring Bride Gift Ring Light weight can be worn everyday A Journey design celebrates the path your love has taken.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Champagne Diamond Cluster Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Champagne Diamond Cluster Pebble Hammered Gold Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosegolden ring with champagne and black colour diamonds
By Le Vian
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
These exquisite diamonds display captivating champagne and enhanced black hues, further enhancing the ring's allure.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
10 Karat Rose Gold Champagne Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 10K rose gold Diamond: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.65cttw Color: Champagne Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 12 round cut = 0.12cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 7 (please allow...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
0.74 Carat Champagne Diamond Split-Shank Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Unique split-shank engagement ring by Bracken Jewelers featuring a 0.74 carat round natural fancy-colored champagne diamond.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Champagne Diamond Wide Bridge Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K White Gold Diamond Bridge Ring featuring 26 champagne diamonds and 16 white diamonds 0.9 carats total in a sophisticated bridge-style design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Vermeil 925 Silver Champagne Diamond Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate designer yellow gold vermeil over 925 silver band ring featuring champagne diamonds. This striking ring is set with numerous brilliant champagne diamonds totaling 3.4 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold Champagne Diamond Movable Octapus Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Striking 18K White Gold Octopus Ring adorned with nearly 2 carats of white and champagne diamonds, featuring five movable legs for a playful, statement-making design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Pave Champagne Diamond Amethyst Peridot Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Bold 14K Yellow Gold Ring featuring champagne diamonds, amethyst, and peridot gemstones nearly 2 carats total, combining vibrant color with elegant design for a striking statement pi...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Champagne Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful well-made diamond heart ring in 18k yellow gold with 17 brown cognac round diamonds accented by a halo of 42 round brilliant cut white diamonds. The contrast from the diffe...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jeff Cooper 1.42 Carat Champagne Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
By Jeff Cooper
Located in New York, NY
A striking contemporary diamond ring by American jewelry designer Jeff Cooper, crafted in solid platinum and centered with a 1.42-carat octagonal step-cut diamond displaying an elega...
Diamond, Platinum
4 Stone Infinity Diamond Ring, Champagne, Yellow and White Diamonds 18K
Located in Honolulu, HI
4 Stone Infinity Diamond Ring, Champagne, Yellow and White Diamonds in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold and Champagne Diamond Pave Diamond Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Modern and sleek 18 Karat Gold and Champagne Diamond Signet Ring which can be worn alone or stacked in pairs.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Champagne Diamond Turquoise and Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
At the center of the ensemble is a truly beautiful champagne-colored diamond, sparkling with understated glamor and accentuating a touch of heavenly charm to the composition.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
14k White Gold with Champagne Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This white gold diamond ring showcases a graceful floral inspired design with warm champagne diamonds at its center.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Ring with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue topaz 2.50 carats approx. Champagne diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Ring size US 6.5, Can be made in other ring sizes on special order
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20.5 Carats Champagne Topaz with Diamond Paradizia Ring
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Outstanding and magnificent large Champagne Topaz framed in a Victorian inspired pave diamond design. Item #R166 Materials and Weight Topaz, 20.5 carats, 20.5x13x9.8, mo...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.68ctw Champagne Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The ring centers a single marquise diamond surrounded by six additional marquise diamonds, followed by an expansive halo of twenty-two marquise diamonds that create its unmistakable ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oxidised Silver Round Ring with Champagne Pave Diamond
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Silver 6 g 925 0.40 ct Brown Diamond
Brown Diamond, Silver
14k White Gold Champagne Diamond Full Round Ring
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
0,5 g 14k Gold 0,20 ct Brown Diamond
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Syna Ethiopian Opal Yellow Gold Ring with Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Ethiopian Opal 6 cts approx Champagne diamonds 0.40 cts approx Ring size US 6.5, can be sized One of a kind
Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.35ct Champagne & White Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with champagne and white brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.35ct - ring size US 5.5 - EU 16.25 (51) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide Ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rectangle Signet Oxidised Siver Ring with Champagne Pave Diamond
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
5.18 gr Silver 0.7ct Champagne Diamonds
Diamond, Silver
Champagne Diamond Cherub Ring with Matte Yellow Gold Finish
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold cherub ring with matte finish featuring a 0.27 carat round brilliant cut champagne diamond of SI clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Champagne Diamond Floral Pinky Band Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Lovely estate pinky band ring crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a delicate floral design adorned with 7 champagne diamonds totaling 0.2 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carat Champagne Diamond & Baguette Three-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A three-stone engagement ring featuring a 0.60 carat natural champagne diamond flanked by two baguette-cut white diamonds in a high-polish 14K white gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Estate Champagne & White Diamond Beehive Nugget Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Handcrafted 14K yellow gold estate ring featuring 48 white diamonds (0.20 ct) and 29 champagne diamonds (0.51 ct) in a unique beehive nugget design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Atta Diamond Ring, 18k Recycled Gold, Champagne Diamonds by Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Atta Diamond Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled gold, champagne diamonds 0.55 carats, hand- engraved Inspired by Atta ants, famous for their key rol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Gold Contemporary Solitaire Ring with 1.01ct Champagne Diamond
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 1 piece; Weight: 1.01 carats; Cut shape: Brilliant cut; Color: Champagne fancy color; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very nice; Jewel: Ring; Weight: 2.3 ounces; Ring size (m...
Diamond, Gold
18 K rose Gold Amethyst Champagne Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An impressive 18 K rose Gold Statement Ring featuring an oval Amethyst weiging approximately 19 ct and surrounded on the shoulders by 28 Champagne colored brown brilliant cut Diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Garnet Champagne Diamond Belt Buckle Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Key Features and Specs: Material: 14K White Gold Gemstones: 39 round champagne diamonds & 13 natural round garnets Total Diamond Weight: 0.5 carats Band Width: 3/8 inch Ring Size: 8 ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.46 Carat Champagne Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.46 Carat Champagne Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring A great alternative to a typical diamond engagement ring!
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
White and Champagne Diamond Enamel Ring in 10k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
White and Champagne Diamond Enamel Ring in 10k White Gold This ring is crafted in 10k white gold and features round white and champagne diamonds totaling approximately 0.33 carat to...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2.46 Carat Champagne Diamond Platinum Halo Cluster Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This stunning engagement ring features an impressive round brilliant cut fancy champagne colour diamond weighing 2.46ct, mounted in a four claw, open back setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Le Vian, Champagne Diamond and Diamond Ring, 14K Rose and Blackened Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking Crisscross motif design showcases Le Vian’s signature style, blending bold artistry with timeless luxury. This ring is pavé set with approximately 4.50 carats total of rou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,775Sale Price / item|25% Off
Ralph Masri '1919' 18kt Rose Gold Champagne Diamond Pavé Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Striking two-tone ring from Ralph Masri's '1919' Bauhaus-inspired collection, set with champagne and white diamonds on 18kt rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
JASANI 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring with 1.34ct Champagne Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with - 134 x 1.3 mm brilliant-cut treated diamonds totaling approximately 1.34 carats color champagne-colored clarity VS/SI With 18k French hallmark The ring is in excellent ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Pink Rose Gol Champagne Yellow Fancy Round Diamond Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This 18K Rose Gold Fancy Color Diamond Ring is a dazzling masterpiece designed to captivate. The top of the ring features a breathtaking display of numerous round fancy color diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rectangle Signet Oxidised Silver Ring with Champagne Pave Diamond
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
5,35 g Silver 0.70 ct Brown Diamond
Brown Diamond, Silver
2.68 Carat Champagne Yellow Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegance and beauty at its best - this ring is a stunner! In the center of this ring, there is a 2.08 Carat Pear Cut Natural Champagne Diamond which is surrounded by 16 Round Cut W...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold,...
Alex Jona Aquamarine Champagne Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona one-of-a-kind design, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring, centering a oval cut aquamarine weighing 8.24 carats, between 3.22 carats of champagne diamond pavé.
Aquamarine, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent 1.32ct Champagne & White Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Bold sparkle, intricate design. This 18K white gold ring features 6 round brilliant natural diamonds (0.12ct total, H color, SI clarity) at its core, accented by 24 champagne round ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alexander GIA 5.01 Carat Heart Champagne Yellow Diamond 18k Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning impressive champagne yellow diamond with halo ring. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
18k Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Champagne Yellow Diamond Flower Halo Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Encircling the sapphire is a halo of fourteen expertly set natural diamonds, exhibiting a stunning range of hues including orange, yellow, greenish, and champagne.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gol...
18k Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.80ct Champagne & White Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k two-tone gold ring set with champagne-colored and white brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.80 ct - ring size US 6 - EU 16.5 (52) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 8.7 mm...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Swiss Blue Topaz Ring With Champagne Diamonds 4.28 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Swiss Blue Topaz: 3.98 Carats Champagne Diamond: 0.24 Carats White Diamond: 0.06 Carats Metal: Ster...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K White & Blackened Gold Designer Champagne Diamond Sapphire Wide Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K white and blackened gold designer ring featuring brilliant round champagne diamonds and natural sapphires in a bold wide band design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
14k White Gold Engagement Ring with Champagne Marquise Diamond - Size 7.25
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an attractive 14k white gold engagement ring with a gorgeous deep champagne marquise diamond at its center.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Citrine Ring Chrome Diopside and Champagne Diamonds 3.52 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Citrine: 3.08 Carats Chrome Diopside: 0.30 Carats Champagne Diamond: 0.14 Carats Metal: Sterling Si...
Citrine, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18 K White Gold Citrine Champagne White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Attractive 18 K white Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a sugarloaf Citrine Cabochons weighing 3.49 ct surrounded by 20 white brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.40 ct and 86 Champagne colo...
Citrine, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ring With Champagne Diamonds With Round Settings
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant diamond ring features a modern three-cluster design set in bright white gold. Across the top of the band sit three oval-shaped diamond pavé stations, with the center ova...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Le Vian, Gladiator Champagne Diamond and Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow and Black Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking Crisscross motif design showcases Le Vian’s signature Gladiator style, blending bold artistry with timeless luxury. This ring is pavé set with approximately 0.90 carat tot...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White and Champagne Brown Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold ring featuring warm champagne brown marquise cut diamonds accented with white diamonds along the band.
White Diamond, Brown 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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