Three Stone Pearl and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful pearl and diamond crossover ring from the Victorian era. The swirling face of the ring showcases two old cut diamonds and a natural pearl in the centre, wit...
Diamond, Pearl
$460Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Ribbed Crossover Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.08 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 15 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.15 Total Cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$459Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Ribbed Crossover Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.08 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 15 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.15 Total Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Pave Crossover Ring
Located in Cedar Grove, NJ
This captivating Lady’s Diamond Disc Fashion Ring is crafted in luminous 18-karat rosé gold and designed to make a bold yet elegant statement. The ring features a striking disc motif...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Cartier 1.76tcw Diamond Crossover Eternity Double Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Cartier ring features a distinctive double band design with a crossover pattern, elegantly set with 1.76 carats of E color, VVS diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Estate Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Crossover Platinum Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Art Deco Vintage Estate Diamond And Sapphire Crossover Ring. This vintage estate Art Deco ring features a round old European diamond weighting approximately 1.80ct and round...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 9ct Gold Crossover Ring with Pearls & Diamonds, Europe
Located in Portland, England
Details • Metal: 9ct gold (yellow and white gold setting), size: O (UK), 7 (US), weight: approx. 1.5 grams • Gemstones: Two natural pearls, accented with diamonds • Style: Crossover ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver Black Diamond Crossover Knot Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Authentic David Yurman crossover knot ring, exquisitely crafted in sterling silver, set with pavé-set black diamonds totaling approximately 0.68 carat.
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Emerald and Diamond Crossover Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The emerald and diamond crossover ring features a faceted oval emerald of brilliant color from Zambia weighing 1.14 carats, facing an oval cut near colorless diamond weighing 1.59 ca...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Yellow Gold Crossover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This gorgeous fashion crossover ring definitely makes a statement. This ring is made of 322 round VS21, G color diamonds totaling 2.32 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Crossover Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting the Exquisite 1 ct Total Weight Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Crossover Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold!
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Crossover Double Dolphin Head Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from sterling silver. It is set with 7.0 carats blue sapphire and .56 carats of diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Crossover Wide Sterling Silver Ring with Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
-Condition: Mint -Material: Sterling silver -Diamonds: 0.18 ct. -Width: 10.8mm -Thickness: 2.2mm -Ring size: 6 -Weight: 6.2gr Comes with David Yurman pouch. Original Retail: $875
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Burmese ruby and diamond crossover ring, French, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond crossover ring. Set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.30 carats, furt...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.50ctw Diamond Crossover Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut 1.1 - 2 mm approximately .50 total carats GH color/ SI1-I1 clarity Ring Size 7 Rise Off Of Finger: 3.2 mm Width: 4.2 mm Weight: 2 dwts/ 3.1 gr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mystery Set Ruby Diamond Platinum Crossover Ring Size 6
Located in Simpsonville, SC
At its core, the ring features a captivating juxtaposition of mystery-set rubies 5.18 tcw and diamonds 1.7 tcw, meticulously arranged in a harmonious crossover motif.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Modern White Gold Crossover Ring with Brilliant Cut Diamond
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Discover the elegance of this modern white gold crossover ring, crafted in 18K (750‰) white gold. This unique piece features a fluid crossover design, gracefully embracing a brillian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.50 CTW Large Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
18k yellow gold 1.50 CTW large diamond crossover ring. The diamonds in this ring are all round, the width of the ring is 19.8 mm, the ring size is a 7, and it has a total weight of 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1.5 CTW Diamond Fashion Crossover Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold 1.5 CTW diamond fashion crossover ring. Two larger diamonds are .50 CTS and .15 CTS.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Andrew Grima Vintage Tourmaline & Diamond Crossover Ring, London 1972
By Andrew Grima
Located in London, GB
A vintage green tourmaline and diamond ring by Andrew Grima, 1972. The ring of crossover design, with a single step cut green tourmaline set vertically in the centre and set either e...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Crossover Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 18 carat white gold crossover dress ring features four round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00ct in total, all mounted in claw, open back settings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant Diamond Crossover Ring in 14K White & Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Woman Ring Material: 14K White & Yellow Gold Condition: Mint Diamond: 0.50ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: G Ring Dimension: Size: 7.25 Width: 9.9mm Thickness: 2.2mm Weight: 7.1...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Crossover Band - 14k Baguette .50ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Baguette Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1ctw Natural Diamond Crossover Ring 10K White Gold Size 7.25
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This eye catching diamond crossover style fashion ring is crafted in 10K white gold and features 1.00 carat total weight of natural round and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
0.90 Carat Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful 18ct white gold diamond crossover ring. The ring features two straight baguette cut diamonds at the point where the bands are about to overlap.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring Wedding Band
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Crossover Ring Wedding Band Size 7. 0.30 total diamond weight. 2.69 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Wide Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Crossover band Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This wide pavé diamond band ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and designed with a polished crossover motif that recalls the shape of a stylized leaf.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Crossover Round Natural Wedding Ring Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Crossover Round Natural Wedding Ring Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Gift.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond Trilogy Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Engagement Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1980’s Makers Mark R G Lovely, vintage diamond ring. Set with with modern brilliant cut diamonds, mounted on an 18ct yellow gold...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Three-Row Pavé Diamond Crossover Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Type: Ring Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Diamond Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Total Diamond Weight: 2.85 CT-TW Ring Size: 6.5 Setting Style: Pavé, Three-Row Crossove...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Engagement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Toi et Moi Ring Platinum Circa 1920’s Fabulous Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Ring, Set with Two 0.35ct Diamonds & Pretty Diamond Shoulders.
Diamond, Platinum
18k Crossover Ring Band Diamonds Natural Unique and Artistic Trendy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Trendy Artistic Crossover style Gold Ring Band 18k White Solid Gold approx 11.0 grams Finger size 7.5 Natural Diamonds approx 1.80 carat G-VS Design size on the top is approx ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Crossover 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, Late 20th Century, Unisex
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant ring features a graceful crossover design crafted in yellow gold and accented with multiple rows of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold
3.72 Carat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Pave 18K Crossover Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Blue sapphire and diamond crossover band ring in 18K white gold featuring micro-pavé set blue sapphires and white diamonds in crisscross bypass design.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Crossover Band Ring with 0.50ctw Round Diamonds
Located in Sewickley, PA
This ring features a modern, elegant crossover design with plenty of sparkle and dimension.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.10 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Crossover Ballerina Ring
Located in London, GB
Emerald and diamond crossover ballerina ring, circa 1950. A platinum and iridium ring diagonally set with one rectangular emerald-cut Colombian emerald in a claw setting with an appr...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Pavé Diamond Bombé Crossover Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is set in 18k yellow gold and features a crossover design where two pavé-set diamond bands intersect at the center.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire, Diamond and White Gold Crossover Ring, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond crossover ring, with a pear shaped sapphire and a pear shaped diamond in each terminal, in claw settings, divided by four tapered baguette diamonds, in...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
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
Victorian .60 Ct Diamond 6mm. Natural Pearl Crossover ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Kissing You & Me This Victorian period ring is this truly gorgeous The traditional crossover ring as romantic love token standing for You & Me kissing, 1890 ca Hand crafted of solid ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Italian 18K Gold Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Crossover Bombe Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Delicate diamond accents totaling approximately 0.20 carats trace the crossover motif, adding refined contrast and light.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Baguette Cut Diamond 18-Karat Crossover Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Crossover Ring Style: Diamond Cross Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Color: There are approximately 0.50 carats of natural, b...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$33,600Sale Price|20% Off
2.9 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Crossover Halo Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
2.9 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Crossover Halo Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold This breathtaking 14K rose gold engagement ring features a dazzling 2.05 ct natural Round Brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
An 18KT yellow gold crossover ring set with an oval natural ruby and an oval natural sapphire, accented with diamonds to the shoulders.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Crossover Ring – GIA Certified – 2.31 Carats
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant crossover ring is crafted in 14K gold and weighs 4.8 grams, designed in a refined halo setting that enhances both brilliance and finger coverage.
Diamond, Emerald
Fancy Intense Pink and Orange Diamonds 18K Gold Crossover Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
According Gia certificate 15830774 and 15830713. Mounted on Crossover white diamond on white 18K gold ring. Fancy Intense Pink Natural Diamond Dimensions: 6.29 x 4.21 x 2.28 mm.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Intense Pink and Orange Diamonds 18K Gold Crossover Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
According Gia certificate 15830774 and 15830713. Mounted on Crossover white diamond on white 18K gold ring. Fancy Intense Pink Natural Diamond Dimensions: 6.29 x 4.21 x 2.28 mm.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Intense Pink and Orange Diamonds 18K Gold Crossover Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
According Gia certificate 15830774 and 15830713. Mounted on Crossover white diamond on white 18K gold ring. Fancy Intense Pink Natural Diamond Dimensions: 6.29 x 4.21 x 2.28 mm.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $11, 000 18KT Magnificent Yellow Diamond White Diamond Flower Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Gold Large Glittering Fancy Cut Yellow Diamond White Diamond Floral Flower Crossover Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,725Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $9, 450 18KT Magnificent Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Gold Large Glittering Fancy Cut Yellow Diamond White Diamond Crossover Ring. Ring is comprised of approx 1.30...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $7, 000 18KT Magnificent Fancy Yellow Diamond White Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Gold Large Glittering Fancy Cut Yellow Diamond White Diamond Crossover Ring. Ring is comprised of Magnificent...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Crossover Ring by Sabbadini Milano
By Sabbadini
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This crossover design 18k yellow gold ring by Sabbadini features 12.83 carats of vivid dark and light yellow Sapphires and 0.75 carats of high quality round brilliant diamonds - appr...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum Bufftop Sapphire Diamond Crossover Bypass Cocktail Ring 6.50ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and sculptural contemporary cocktail ring executed in platinum, designed with a fluid crossover silhouette that balances brilliance and saturated color with precision.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14KT White Gold Green Tourmaline and Diamond Filigree Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
The gem’s rich, saturated tone is complemented by 0.70CT total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds, graded F–VS/SI, gracefully set along the crossover shoulders.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Two Toned Round Diamond Bezel Crossover Ring 1.86 CTW
Located in Stuart, FL
14k two toned fashion ring. This ring has an intricate crossover design that includes 9 round bezel set diamonds equaling a total CTW of 1.86.
Diamond
TJD 14K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Triple Row Crossover Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
33 natural diamonds set in a refined triple-row crossover design crafted in solid 14K two-tone gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.70 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Crossover Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k rose gold Diamonds: 70 round brilliant cut = 0.70 carat weight Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 7 1/2 (please allow two additional shipping days...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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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