DeKara Design Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum 1 Carat Diamond Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. 12.10 Grams.
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Double Halo Diamond 2.65 Carat Oval Australian Black Opal Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 14K Yellow Gold, .583.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 2.25 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite Frog Earrings
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Design Collection Metal- 18K White Gold, .750. 11.90 Grams.
Hand Engraved Platinum 4.86 Carat Five Row Diamond Pave Anniversary Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is heavy and designed and created by us here at DeKara Designs.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Yin Yang 6 Carat Diamond Swirling Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one of a kind elegant and artistically crafted pave set seven row yin yang style swirling diamond 18K yellow gold diamond cocktail/anniversary band. The ring is designed and create...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Five Row Pave Diamond 6 Carat Engagement Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one of a kind elegant and artistically crafted pave set five row diamond 18K yellow gold diamond wedding/engagement/anniversary band. The ring is designed and created by us here at...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum GIA Certified 1.17 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Latest DeKara Designs Piece!!!
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Pave Diamond Emerald Cut 4 Carat Imperial Topaz Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Graffiti Love and Kisses Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- .925 Sterling Silver Vintage Authentic Tiffany & Co Bracelet from the Paloma Picasso Collection Created in Sterling Silver.
Silver
Handmade Platinum Pave and Channel Set Baguette 3.76 Carat Diamond Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. 17.80 Grams.
Diamond, Platinum
Hand Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Halo Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Latest DeKara Designs Piece!!!
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage DeKara Designs Ring Designed, and Produced By My Father In the 1980's.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond 8.88 Carat Imperial Topaz Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Classic "By the Yard" 38.45 Carat Peridot Station Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal-18K Yellow Gold, .750. 17.2 grams.
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified No Heat Sapphire and Burmese Ruby Bypass Ring
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 18.37 Grams Stones- GIA Certified Pear Shape No Heat Blue Sapphire 4.10 Carats, GIA Certified Pear Shape Burma Red Ruby 2.98 Carats, ...
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Mobile Circle Cable Drop Diamond Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Platinum 10 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Design Estate Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 25 grams.
Handmade Platinum GIA Certified 18.90 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Topaz Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium, 18K Yellow Gold, .750.
Topaz
18K Yellow Gold Three Stone GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Design Collection Metal-18K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold, .750.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 30 Inch Diamonds By the Yard Platinum Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 95% Platinum, 5% Iridium. 8.40 Grams.
Diamond, Platinum
Sterling Silver Diamond David Yurman Tides Three Row Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Desinger Collection Metal- Sterling Silver, .925.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum GIA Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Forever Platinum Full Circle of Diamonds Eternity Band 0.85 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 95% Platinum, 5% Iridium.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Art Deco Style Diamond 17.50 Carat Oval Spessartite Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 14K White Gold, .583. 18 Grams.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond 5.20 Carat Emerald Cut Rhodolite Garnet Engagement Ring
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum. Stones- 1 Emerald Cut Rhodolite Garnet 5.20 Carats, 32 Round Diamonds G Color VS2-SI1 Clarity 0.37 Carats.
18K Yellow Gold 3.34 Carat Yellow Sapphire Channel Set Baguette Diamond Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. 10.80 Grams.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Engraved Platinum Art Deco 3.77 Carat Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Halo Diamond GIA Certified 2.30 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Ring
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum. Stones- 1 Round GIA Certified Demantoid Garnet 2.30 Carats, 20 Round Diamonds G-H Color VS2-SI1 0.94 GIA Report Number 7442712962 ...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Very Rare 2011 5 Oz Gold Prince William & Catherine Royal Wedding Gold Coin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Estate Collection Metal- .999 Fing Gold, 155.517 Grams or 5 Ozs. 65 MM In Diameter ONLY 150 MINTED by The Royal Mint Here is an opportunity to own an ultra rare h...
Gold, 24k Gold
18K Rose Gold Ippolita Senso Split Band Disc Ring with Diamonds
By Ippolita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mariah Tash Lace and Pave Diamond Blue Eye Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dekara Design Designer Collection Metal-18K Yellow Gold, 18 Grams.
Platinum Baguette and Round Diamond Marquise Tsavorite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal-90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. 8.4 grams.
18K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond 10 Carat Oval Madeira Citrine Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, 7.2 Grams.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asch Grossbardt Multi Gemstone Inlay Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750. 54.20 Grams.
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Three Stone Blue Sapphire 1.33 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Eternity Princess Cut Ruby Men's Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Custom Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750 Stones- 8 Princess Cut Natural Rubies, 1.60 Carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Tsavorite Garnet 16.16 Carat Cabochon Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum
18K GIA Certified No Heat Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K White Gold, .750.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Handmade Diamond Colombian Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 85% Platinum 15% Iridium.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 14K Yellow Gold, .583.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum Pave Diamond Oval Rubelite Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium, 12.8 Grams.
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
18K White Gold Pave Diamond GIA Certified 5.95 Chrome Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K White Gold, .750. 21.50 Grams.
Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Platinum Diamond 17 Carat Burmese Peridot Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Handmade Marquise Diamond Millennium Cut Blue Topaz Platinum Two FingerRing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium, Black Rhodium. 38.70 Grams.
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Platinum
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 2.17 Carat E & D Color Asscher Cut Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum 5% Iridium.
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Hand Engraved 2.25 Round Peacock Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 14K Yellow Gold, .583.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Three Stone Platinum Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium Stones- Natural Oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire 2.00 Carats, 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Inspired Handmade Platinum Eternity Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Handmade Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Oval Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Very modern, sparkly, and gold with a beautiful yellow tone engagement ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Platinum Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Custom Order Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Handmade 18K White Gold 9 Carat Marquise and Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metals- 18K White Gold, 18K Yellow Gold, .750.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified 0.79 Carat Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Diamond Heart GIA Certified 3.50 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Baguette and Round Diamond Sugar Loaf Ruby Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Round E and F Color Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum 5% Iridium.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Round F VVS1 VVS2 Color Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum 5% Iridium.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum GIA Certified F Color VS1 and F Color VVS1 0.84 Carat Diamond Studs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 95% Platinum 5% Iridium.
Diamond, Platinum
Estate AGL Certified Paraiba Blue Dekara Design Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate AGL certified Paraiba blue Dekara design tourmaline and diamond ring. Showcasing one oval brilliant cut 2.15 carat Paraiba Greenish-Blue tourmaline.
Diamond, Tourmaline
18K White Gold Halo Diamond GIA Certified 4.11 Carat Oval Ruby Engagement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K White Gold, .750.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold David Yurman Stax Chain Link Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Three X Crossover David Yurman Cable Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Heavy Wide David Yurman Stax Chain Link Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Love Knot Bangle
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750. 32.3 Grams.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Handmade 14K White Gold 5.03 Carat Diamond Round Rubelite Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 14K White Gold, .583.
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Five Dollar US Half Eagle Indian Head Enameled Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Vintage Collection Metal- 90% Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, .583. 21.4 Grams.
Gold, Enamel
Sonia B 18K Yellow Gold 6.30 Carat Diamond Ruby Eternity Band
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. 7.80 Grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.38 Carat Oval Blue Green Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Our latest design! An Elegant and Lustrous Oval Teal Tourmaline Handmade in 14K Yellow Gold.
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Inspired Platinum Diamond 2.51 Carat Colombian Emerald Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Asch Grossbardt Multi Gemstone Inlay Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Rose Gold, .750. 54.20 Grams.
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Tone 18K Yellow Gold Platinum French Cut 1.26 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Beautifully Made Timeless Diamond Two Tone Earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Four Marquise Pear Shape Oval Loose GIA Certified 145.90 Carat Kunzite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Stones- 1 Pear Shape Kunzite 43.02 Carats, 1 Elongated Pear Shape Kunzite 37.13 Carats, 1 Marquise Kunzite 33.18 Carats, 1 Oval Kunzite 32.57 Carats.
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Two Tone 2.00 Carat Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, 18K White Gold, .750. 16.80 Grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Oval GIA Certified 2.80 Carat No Heat Burma Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold Diamond Halo GIA 2.25 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 14K White Gold, .583.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 13.18 Carat Kunzite Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Our latest design! An elegant and lustrous Oval Kunzite surrounded by beautiful diamonds in a halo setting.
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Diamond 5.15 Carat Oval Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Our latest design! Entirely Handmade in 14K Rose Gold Oval Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Five Row 26 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Platinum Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium Stones- 462 Round Diamonds F-H Color SI1-SI2 Clarity 21.25 Carats, 88 Round Blue Sapphires 5.37 Carats. 26.62 Carats Tot...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Baguette Diamond 2.58 Carat Colombian Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Classic Metal- 85% Platinum, 15% Iridium.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 14K White Gold, .583.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold B Initial Baguette and Round Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Clearance Modern Handmade Diamond 14K Yellow Gold B Initial Necklace.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Halo Diamond GIA Certified 3 Carat Oval Alexandrite Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection One of a Kind Matching Alexandrite Halo Diamond Earrings.
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
One of a Kind Handmade 18K White Gold Carved Turquoise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design ONE OF A KIND COLLECTION Metal-18K White Gold, .750.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Trapezoid Diamond 4.18 Carat Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Beautiful Modern/Art Deco Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium Stones- Genuine Oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire 4.18 Carats.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Baguette Diamond 1.76 Carat Round Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Collection Metal- 90% Platinum, 10% Iridium. 12.70 Grams Platinum.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Radiant Tourmaline Engagement
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 14K White Gold, .583.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.