Unavailable|$1,187 / item
Crescent Plane Ring (Mega Pavé, 9mm, DA+DIA)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Ring in acid treated sterling silver and slabs of rough diamond in Mega Pavé setting. P/4 Mega Pavé is an extreme approach to stone setting. Breaking traditional norms these diamond ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$4,260 / item
Sim and Roz 14K Gold Crescent Moon Lapis Lazuli Ring with Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Moon Ring from the Equinox Collection is an artistic tribute to the mysteries of the night sky. Crafted from 14K gold, this statement piece features a striking lapis lazuli cente...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,559 / item
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and Diamond Filigree Crescent Moon and Stars Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold, Sterling Silver and Diamond Crescent Moon & Stars Ring, handcrafted using delicate filigree techniques.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$4,260 / item
Sim and Roz 14K Gold Crescent Moon Mother of Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Moon Ring from the Equinox Collection is a radiant expression of celestial beauty. Crafted in luxurious 14K gold, this version of the Moon Ring features a mother-of-pearl center,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,298 / item
0.7 Carat Australian Opal Diamond Oval Cut Claw Prong Moon Crescent Lullaby Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Looking out the bedroom window to adore the moon and the stars. Imagining what the future will hold. As the midnight sky sings it's final lullaby, close your eyes and fall asleep. Qu...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$4,580
Tacori 00009072 18K Diamond Classic Crescent Engagement Setting
By Tacori
Located in Chicago, IL
Size: 6.5 Color: Silver, Made In: Unknown. Fabric Content: 18K White Gold, Diamonds Item Specifics & Details: 18K white gold construction. Polished finish. Setting will fit a 1 cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Edwardian Cluster Ring Set with Crescent Sapphires in a Platinum on Gold Mount
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Edwardian cluster ring with a centre old cut diamond of 1 x 0.02 cts surrounded by 11 1.5mm approximately old single cut diamonds of 1.5 to 1.7mm framed by half moon grain set Synthe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tacori Crescent Silhouette Platinum Diamond Eternity Ring
By Tacori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic tacori crescent silhouette platinum diamond eternity ring features a 60 pieces round cut diamonds in approximately 1.00 carat total weight.
Diamond, Platinum
Tacori Platinum Reverse Crescent Certified Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Webster, NY
Tacori Reverse Crescent diamond engagement ring with original boxes, made in Platinum Center Diamond Carat Weight: .90CT Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Center Diamond Color: ...
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Crescent Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful gold setting and diamond ring with a center round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximatey 0.75 cts. (VS Clarity, G-I Color). The center diamond is accented with two d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tacori Reverse Crescent GIA Cert Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Tacori diamond engagement ring features a 1.96 carat center round brilliant diamond.
Diamond, Platinum
Crescent Moon Star Diamond Ring Fine Estate Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish crescent moon and star diamond ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.21 Carat Diamond Crescent Cluster Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Diamond Ring is a stunning and timeless accessory that can add a touch of glamour and sophistication to any outfit. This beautiful piece of jewelry features dazzling diamonds th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Crescent Moon Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the celestial charm with this enchanting 10K yellow gold ring, showcasing a whimsical crescent moon that reveals a tender face within its silhouette.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Crescent Moon Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the celestial charm with this enchanting 10K yellow gold ring, showcasing a whimsical crescent moon that reveals a tender face within its silhouette.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Crescent Moon Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the celestial charm with this enchanting 10K yellow gold ring, showcasing a whimsical crescent moon that reveals a tender face within its silhouette.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Crescent Moon Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the celestial charm with this enchanting 10K yellow gold ring, showcasing a whimsical crescent moon that reveals a tender face within its silhouette.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Crescent Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Crescent Ring. This beautiful ring is crafted in 10k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tacori Thin Diamond Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 5.75, Coastal Crescent
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 20 stones round brilliant cut 1.1 mm approximately .10 total carats GH color/ VS1-2 clarity Ring Size 5.75 Rise Off Of Finger: 2.1 mm Width: 1.6 mm Weight: 1.4 d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Purplish Pink Sapphire Platinum Ring with Crescent Trapezoid Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed as a timeless three-stone setting, the center sapphire is beautifully flanked by a pair of 0.60-carat Crescent Trapezoid diamonds, graded F/VS2-SI1. The vibrant purplish-pin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple ...
Tacori 1.81 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Crescent Engagement Ring GIA
By Tacori
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a 1.56 carat emerald cut diamond - E in color with VVS2 clarity Band is delicately rendered with a scalloped motif and edged by milgrain Accented by approximately 0.25 ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Art Deco 2.95 Carats Diamond Platinum Scrolling Crescent Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set with grooved milgrain prongs in an ornate crescent motif gallery. Bead set with single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.16 carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Natural Coral Diamond Yellow and White Gold Crescent Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Surrounded by a decorative frame of crescent shaped motifs, some of which are micro-pave-set with approx. 20 round-cut diamonds, weighing approximately, 0.30 carats, graded H-I col...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Crescent Moon Star Diamond Ring Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish crescent moon & star diamond crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crescent Moon Star Diamond Signet Ring Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant estate crescent moon & star diamond signet ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond North Star Crescent Moon Ring, 14k Round Brilliant .23ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes or Down 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .23ctw Cut: R...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Conversion Ring Diamond Pearl Crescent Moon Star 14 Karat Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the crescent moon ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Platinum Ring with Crescent Trapezoid Diamonds
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The stunning center sapphire is flanked by two 0.45-carat F/VS2-SI1 Crescent Trapezoid diamonds, perfectly enhancing the sapphire’s vivid, natural hue.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Ring 1.8ct Fire Opal Crescent Moon Diamond Accents Lionesses
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
18k Yellow Gold Ring 1.8ct Fire Opal Crescent Moon Diamond Accents Handcrafted 18k Yellow Gold Ring With 1.8ct Fire Opal & Diamond Accents – Guardians of the Treasure Collection St...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
70s Diamond Crescent Moon Star Sapphire Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 8.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond crescent moon and star sapphire ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). 5 diamonds total an estimated 0.10 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Jabel Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crescent Engagement Ring
By Jabel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.55 carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.45ctw Diamond Shriners Signet Ring 14k Gold Scimitar Crescent Camel Fez Sz 10
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.45ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - I Clarity - SI1 - I2 Material: Enamel Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Settings...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Starry Night Moon Crescent Ring with Diamonds and a Labradorite in Gold in stock
Located in London, GB
Introducing our exquisite handcrafted Moon Crescent Ring with Diamonds and a Labradorite ring in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, 14k Gold
Starry Night Moon Crescent Ring with Diamonds and a Labradorite in Gold in stock
Located in London, GB
Introducing our exquisite handcrafted Moon Crescent Ring with Diamonds and a Labradorite ring in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, 14k Gold
Io Si 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds, Clear Quartz and Black Pearl Crescent Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This Io Si ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with an 11.05 mm black pearl, a clear quartz that weighs 5.90 carats, and a total of 0.39 carats of white diamonds. The ring we...
Diamond, White Gold
Platinum Sculpted Crescent Diamonds Eternity Band 0.42 Carat
Located in New York, NY
A pre-owned in like new condition Tacori diamond wedding band. Eternity style. Extra thin but very durable. Bound to become your fave in jewelry collection. Get it today or someone e...
Diamond, Platinum
Tacori Platinum Sculpted Crescent Diamond 0.42 Carat Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
A pre-owned Tacori Platinum Sculpted Crescent Diamond Eternity Band. Perfect condition comes with certificate. Width: 1.45mm Diamond Weight: 0.45cts approx. Metal: Platinum size 7.2...
Diamond, Platinum
Tacori Platinum Sculpted Crescent Diamond 1.35 Carat Eternity Band 41-3 ET
Located in New York, NY
An amazing quality Tacori platinum sculpted crescent diamond eternity band. This ring is a stunning eternity set with round cut.
Diamond, Platinum
Tacori Platinum Sculpted Crescent Diamond 0.42 Carat Eternity Band 7.25
Located in New York, NY
Tacori Platinum Sculpted Crescent Diamond 0.42ctw Eternity Band 44-1.5 ET Size: 7.25
Tacori Platinum Sculpted Crescent Diamonds 0.42 Carat Eternity Band 44-1.5 ET
Located in New York, NY
Tacori Platinum Sculpted Crescent Diamonds 0.42ctw Eternity Band 44-1.5 ET
TACORI 18K 925 Amethyst Diamond CrescentCrown Ring
By Tacori
Located in San Fernando, CA
TACORI 18K 925 Silver Round Amethyst & Diamond Crescent Crown Ring TACORI Diamond Crescent Crown Amethyst Large Gemstone Sterling silver 925 and 18KT Rose gold Approx. 10mm Diameter ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Tacori Classic Crescent Platinum GIA Certified Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Webster, NY
Tacori Classic Crescent engagement ring made in Platinum, with a 1.41ct GIA certified Round Brilliant cut diamond in the center, with original box .
Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Eternity Ring 18K Estate Diamond Crescents Gemstone Band
Located in Torrance, CA
The sky blue aquamarines are uniform in size and set around the entire band, edged with moon shaped diamond set crescents. The statement ring adds a nice pop of color on the hand.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Crescent Moon Horseshoe Ring 0.75 Ct.
Located in MIAMI, FL
The ring is set with old European cut diamonds that graduate in size, approximately 0.75 ct. are set in the ring, all white in color showing Vs/Si clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Emerald Crescent Duo-Tone 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A diamond and emerald two tone 18k gold crescent ring, circa 1960.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tacori Platinum Zirconia & Diamond Classic Crescent Engagement Wedding Band Ring
By Tacori
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Both Combined-- --Stones:-- 1 Cubic Zirconia - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - White Color - SI1 Clarity - 9.4mm approx. 110 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pron...
Diamond, Platinum
Rose Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Ring - 14k Single Cut Celestial Stackable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 3 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rainbow Moonstone Carved Crescent Moon Face Diamond Halo 14K Gold Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A beautiful carved smiling moon-man half moon moonstone nestled with a half halo of sparkly diamonds; set on a solid 14K white gold band ♥ This ring will match beautifully with o...
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Retro Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14 Karat Gold Women's Crescent 1940s 1.01 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
Define your style with this sunning ring! Fashioned in popular 14k white gold, this retro piece from circa 1940’s - 1950’s features a modified bypass-style band adorned in the center...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage N Teufel Crescent Moon Star Diamond Spinner Ring 14 Karat Gold Motion
Located in Torrance, CA
This ring (circa 1980) is comprised of a celestial moon and star motif with the crescent moon spinning around the center in fluid motion to allow maximum sparkle from the diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tacori Diamond Band Wedding Ring w 1/3 Carat or .33 Carat Total Weight Crescent
By Tacori
Located in Austin, TX
There are diamonds on 3 sides of the wedding band and have the crescents on either side that is Tacori's signature band.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tacori Radiant Diamond GIA Certified Classic Crescent Engagement Ring Set
By Tacori
Located in Columbia, MO
DETAILS: Tacori Radiant & Princess Diamond Classic Crescent Engagement Ring & Wedding Band 4.66 combined carats total weight 2.31 carat radiant cut center diamond GIA certified H/VS2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tacori Platinum Princess Diamond GIA Certified Classic Crescent Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Columbia, MO
DETAILS: Tacori Princess Diamond Classic Crescent Engagement Ring 1.01 carat princess center diamond GIA certified G/VS2 Platinum setting 2.36 carats combined total diamond weig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tacori .49 Carats Diamonds Gold Halo Petite Crescent Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Columbia, MO
The diamonds are petite prong set in a gorgeous scalloped design with delicate milgrain detailing & crescent shaped cut-outs.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Carved "Man in the Moon" Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Crescent Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
At the center is a gorgeous diamond crescent moon that hugs the side of a "Man in the Moon" face, which is carved from rock crystal.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Retro Onyx Diamond Gold Crescent Moon Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
With a specially hand crafted piece of white gold with .25 carats of single cut diamonds that are VS in clarity and G in color that form the Crescent Moon.
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Vintage 3 Carat Ruby Diamond Art Deco Crescent Channel Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
The marquise rubies are channel set in a crescent shape. 9 tapered channel-set baguette diamonds accent the rubies.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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