Diamond & Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring 1 round cut diamond center diamond surrounded by pear shape emeralds & round cut diamonds set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Large Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, 1 round cut sapphire surrounded by pave diamonds Ring size: 8 Re sizable free of charge Gold Type: 14K White Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Flower Crossover Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous floral diamond crossover ring featuring cascading round diamonds that resemble flowers on a diamonds baguette band. The ring is 18k yellow gold and contains a little bit mo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange and White Diamond Flower Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Orange and White Diamond Flower Motif Cocktail Ring Description This ring is crafted in 14kt white gold and features a central floral design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Red Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Red Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 1 round cut red sapphire surrounded by pear shape & round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Flower Rose White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's rose and white gold diamond and Ruby cocktail flower design ring. design top. 1 round diamond, approx. total weight .20cts, G, SI1 2 round diamonds, approx. total weight .04c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond Charoite Amethyst Ring 14K Gold Flower Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This absolutely stunning estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold and set with genuine Russian Charoite, Diamonds, and Amethysts. The center Charoite cabochon measures 2...
Amethyst, Diamond, Charoite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Large Floral Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large 1950s floral ring with over 2.50 carats in diamonds mounted in 14K yellow gold. The ornament measures 1.30" tall by 1.33" wide. US size 6, can be sized. No maker's mark.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.60 Carat Ruby and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.60 Carat Ruby & Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring. The ring features marquise Ruby’s weighting approx 1.50 carat and round diamonds weighing approx 0.10 carat.
Diamond, Ruby
Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 18K White Gold Flower Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage circa 1970s ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold. 14 marquise cut natural Emeralds measure 6x3mm each = 3.36 carats. These gems are in very good vintage condition, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Calla Lily Diamond Ring Flower 14K White Gold Cocktail 1.12cts
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Calla Lily Diamond Ring Flower 14K White Gold Cocktail 1.12cts This large and spectacular estate ring is crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). 32 white ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian Art Deco Gold Cocktail Ring Flower Design with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Art Deco Gold Cocktail Ring with a Flower Design is an exquisite piece that beautifully blends vintage charm with Art Deco elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Estate Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Flower Form Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, lovely flower form diamond, sapphire 18K white gold cocktail statement ring Second half of 20th century.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18K Gold Coral and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Italian coral and diamond flower ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The design forms a sculptural floral bloom composed of five carved coral petals centered by a cluster of six ro...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond, & Sapphire Flower or Snowflake Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold, sapphire & natural diamond cocktail ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. Centered on a high set Old European cut ca. 0.51± ct. diamond surrounded by 8 alternating stones, 4 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Flower Cocktail Ring 1 round cut emerald surrounded by 6 marquise cut diamonds & 6 round cut emeralds in a flower motif.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Flower Cocktail Ring 0.75 Diamond And 15.61 Carat Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Embrace vintage glamour with this stunning cocktail ring featuring a vivid 15.61-carat Ysap gemstone, surrounded by 259 round brilliant stones. Crafted in luxur...
Diamond, 18k Gold
9.00 Carat Oval Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Flower Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant and elegant cocktail ring perfect for an important event or gala. Features an oval cabochon emerald set in a floral motif halo made of diamonds. Made in 18k white gold. Gre...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.00ct Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k white gold flower ring. The ring is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 6.00ct. The color of these diamonds is G with VS1 clarity. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold & 2.25 Ctw Diamond Flower or Snowflake Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine white gold & natural diamond cocktail ring. In 14 karat white gold. Comprised of a central round brilliant cut 0.85± ct. diamond (Color G-H, Clarity VVS-VS) surrounded ...
Diamond, White Gold
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Vintage Toliro 18k Gold Hand Painted Flower w/ Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By Toliro
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Rose Cut - Prong Set - white nice diamonds - 0.12ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold & White Gold W...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.36 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and Textured 18K Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A whimsical Diamond flower cocktail ring! The center Diamond is set with six prongs in the center of a blossoming flower, with eight more round brilliant cut Diamonds around the out...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Honey Comb Flower Chunky Heavy Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Fiery Brilliant - I/J Color - SI2/I1 Clarity - 0.85ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 12.75mm Large Pearl 1.15ctw Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl -Large Round Shape - White w/ Light Pink Overtone Color - Nice Luster - 12.75mm (approx.) (36) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Swirl Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Swirl Flower Cluster Ring Description: A dazzling 14K white gold ring designed in an elegant swirl motif, featuring a brilliant cluster of round diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Small Flower Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 6 3/4
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Boucheron floral ring, crafted in 18k white gold. Features a mesmerizing floral design with brilliant-cut diamonds forming delicate petals, creating a breathtaking display of light...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Small Flower Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 6 1/4
By Boucheron
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Boucheron ring, crafted in 18k white gold. Features approximately 0.57 carats of diamonds, meticulously set in a delicate floral design, embodying elegance and craftsmanship. Size...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Sapphire & Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Sapphire & Diamond Flower Ring A platinum ring set with a central round cut heated sapphire framed by 6 European & 2 baguette diamonds in the shape of a flower Sapphire ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 2.75ctw No-Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA 2.75ctw Natural Unheated Purplish Pink Sapphire & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring, 1960s.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Motif Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Flower Motif Sapphire & Diamond Ring An 18 karat white gold ring set with a center oval sapphire framed by round cut diamonds Stamped 750 Ring Size: 6.25 Resizable free of charge
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Flower Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This gorgeous round blue sapphire with diamond halo cocktail ring, set in luxurious 14 karat white gold, is a mesmerizing symbol of sophistication and grace.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
18k yellow gold ring with center brilliant cut ruby ( Burma ) , approximately .30 ct surrounded by 6 brilliant diamonds approximately 1.20 ct . period : 1950 origin : italy
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Buff Top Citrine Flower w/ Fancy Brown Pave Diamond Leaf Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a fancy and absolutely magnificent cocktail ring that is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold featuring a beautiful flower and leaf design set with a very fine quality cit...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Flower and Diamond Multi-Row Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Flower and Diamond Multi-Row Ring Description: This feminine cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a central floral motif composed of 12 oval rubies to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Color Diamond & Sapphire Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Diamond & Flower Ring A pear shaped pink diamond, yellow diamond & blue sapphire. With a round cut diamond in the center of the petals, with 2 smaller diamonds as the s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Cut Rubellite & Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oval Cut Rubellite & Diamond Flower Ring 18K white gold ring with center oval rubellite approximately 1.04 ct surrounded by 12 brilliant diamonds approximately 1.20 ct Ring Size: ...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline Flower Ring with Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful flower ring is made with 18 karat gold, 3 carat total weight of green tourmaline and .40 carat diamond center stone. Total weight in grams is 10.85. This ring is a si...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage 14k white gold and diamond ring. Tests 56.5% gold with an XRF analyzer. The ring weight is 10.6 grams. The diamonds are good quality, round brilliant cuts, 0.10 total...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s 3.80 Carat Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Round Brilliant cut center Diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carat, as well as smaller Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approxim...
Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Diamond Large White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large Flower Ring by Chanel. With round brilliant cut diamonds E color VVS2 clarity total weight 2.50ct .50ct in the middle comes with GIA certificate VVS1 cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Large Flower Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive Ring with 2.25c atw. of beautiful diamonds set among textured 18k yellow gold petals. US size 6 (it might a tiny bit off because of the balls to keep it from flipping) ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Seaman Schepps Diamond Emerald Flower Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond and emerald flower ring by Seaman Schepps. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.15 carats, encir...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring 18K Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Diamond Sapphire Flower Ring 18K Gold Band This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). There is also inscriptio...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Pear Shape Emerald Flower Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Pear Shape Emerald Flower Cluster Ring A breathtaking celebration of elegance, this 18k yellow gold ring showcases four exquisite pear-shaped emeralds, totaling approxim...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Flower Ring Size 6.25- This sparkling ring features seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 10K white gold. Width: 8 mm. Shank: 2 m...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid Century .99 carat diamond platinum flower cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century platinum flower cluster ring features a luminous 0.99-carat old mine-cut diamond surrounded by shimmering old European-cut diamonds. A timeless vintage masterpiece. ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Flower Ring Size 6 This sparkling ring features 21 round brilliant cut diamonds set in a stunning floral setting. Width: 9 mm. Shank: 2 mm. ...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Flower Dome White Gold Crossover Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k White gold flower or starburst diamond dome ring with a crossover notched band. US Ring size 5
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower Platinum Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 13 Round brilliant cut diamonds total weight approximately 1.13ct E/VVS1 Details: Size 5 Width: 9.5mm Weight: 7 gr...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond Citrine Ring 14K Gold Flower Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Citrine Ring 14K Gold Flower Vintage This incredible estate ring is crafted in combination of solid 14K White and Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). Two ...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An Old European-cut diamond measuring approximately 0.60 carats, F color SI2-3 clarity, radiates from the center of this Art Deco gem encircled by a eight single-cut diamond studded ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring Flower 14K White Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring Flower 14K White Gold Vintage This beautiful vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with genuine Earth mined Sapphires and diamonds. Ei...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Diamond Amethyst Citrine Gold Flower Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A Dome style Diamond Citrine Amethyst 18K White Gold Flower Dome Ring This stunning ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White Gold. Displaying in (7) Round Cut, Genuine Daimond, f...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold
Rose Cut Diamond and Oval Cut Sapphire Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Diamond and Oval Cut Sapphire Flower Ring Description: A striking 14K yellow gold ring showcasing a rich oval cut blue sapphire surrounded by a unique cluster of pear and m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Colored Sapphires Tanzanite Diamonds White Gold Flowers Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Charming ring in 14 kt white gold, with a fabulous design, all studded with diamonds and mounted with colored flowers sapphires and tanzanite. Diamonds ct 0.98 Colored sapphires ct 7...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Flower Shaped 18k White Gold Diamond Ring - Size 5.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning flower shaped 18k white gold ring, adorned with 45 diamonds is sure to catch the whole room's attention. - Stone Info - 1x SRB Center Diamond 0.36ct 4.5mm SI1/D 20x SR...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower and Onyx Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Flower and Onyx Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. French marks. The total weight is 11 grams. The Ring size is US 6.25. SKU: 1413-DRDJTYJ
Diamond, Onyx, 18k 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.
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
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