Yellow gold ring with diamonds and Flower carved emerald
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Crafted from 18k yellow gold, this big bold bauble features a light green cabochon emerald measuring approximately 24 carats and is hand-carved at the top with an imaginative leaf de...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, Contemporary Design
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Offered by Claris-A, this wide band ring is crafted in 18K white gold and composed of multiple diamond-set floral motifs.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 ...
De Grissogono Flower Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
De Grissogono Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Diamonds 4.92ctw US Size 5.75 Retail $34,800.00
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Flower Ring, 4.72ct Pear Diamond Cocktail
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The asymmetrical placement of the flowers adds movement and dimension. Crafted in 18K white gold, the ring is set with pear-shaped diamonds totaling 4.72 carats, complemented by ora...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond Platinum Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are set around a single round brilliant-cut diamond (0.16ct) which makes a lovely flower design.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
2.70 Carats Mixed Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Flowers Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Diamonds ring in an adorable flowers design, so elegant and refined style.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Modern Large Tanzanite Diamond Gold Flower Statement Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive three dimensional flower cocktail ring featuring open gold work and pave diamond petals with a centralized 54 carat cabochon tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Ring Metal: 18 karat white gold Weight: 3.33 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.65 CTW F-G VS round natural diamonds Top: 12mm Height: 7mm ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.22 Carats Diamond Rose & Black Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful floral ring features a trio of rose gold flowers, two of which are adorned with 3 diamonds and one with 1 diamond, all set in a black gold bypass band. 7 White Diamon...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Colored Sapphires Tanzanite Diamonds White Gold Flowers Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Charming ring in 14 kt white gold, with a fabulous design, all studded with diamonds and mounted with colored flowers sapphires and tanzanite.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring Flower 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
.50ct. Natural Ruby Cocktail ring Marquise & baguette cut, Fully faceted Clean clarity 1.00ct. Diamonds: Rounds, full cuts G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold. 10...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Emerald Cabochon Flower Ring 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The center Emerald cabochon is 10mm (3.74 carats), eight more emeralds total ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leon Mege "Poppy Flower" Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
"Poppy Flower" ring with rubies, fancy yellow, orange, and white diamonds by Leon Mege.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, ...
Italian 18 Karat Gold Flower Motif Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Gold, White 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
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
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18 Karat White Gold Orange Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds was featured in an editorial in Vogue UA.
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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
1.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful ring features 21 baguette cut diamonds and 35 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total approximate combined weight of 1.25 carats. Ring Size: 6 3/4 (can be sized) Me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,300 / item
Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flower Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold. It is hand set with 23.62 carats pearl, .67 carats sapphire and 3.32 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,650 / item
Turquoise Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This enamel ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold. It is set with 1.60 carats of diamonds. Available in turquoise and teal color. The ring is a size 7 and may b...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$4,309Sale Price|20% Off
Chic Diamond Flower White 18k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND-0,5-G/VS1A Diamond 12-RND-0,22-G/VS1A Diamond 25-RND-0,08-G/VS1A Weight 8,6 grams Size US 7,2 It is our honor to cr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
21st Century Italian Diamond 18k Gold Flower Cocktail ring
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable Italian 18K yellow and white gold flower ring shines from every angle encrusted with numerous round cut Diamonds approx: 1.00cttw, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity, pave s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sybarite Flower Ring (Thumbelina)
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The Sybarite Thumbelina ring is an exquisite reimagining of the classic tale, with the tiny diamond heroine emerging here from her golden barley flower. 18K Yellow Gold Ring set with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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
14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Yellow Gold Flower Diamond Ring Size 7 1/4 - Beautiful round brilliant diamonds and baguette cut diamonds weighing 2 cts.
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Silver over yellow gold ring with garnet "petals" fashioned into a flower shape and decorated with rose cut diamonds.
Garnet, Silver, Yellow Gold
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
0.26 Carat Natural Fancy Pink Diamond and White Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice fancy pink colored diamond flower cocktail ring. The fancy pink diamond is not certified but 100% natural and untreated.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink 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.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Flower Cut Powder Blue Topaz 13.5mm and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Statement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a super unique flower / chrysanthemum cut powder blue Topaz and diamond cocktail statement ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 2.4ct Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring, Silver, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 2.4 Carat Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring is a masterpiece of sophisticated design, blending timeless elegance with contemporary flair.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Imperial Russian Karl Fabergé Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Imperial Russian Flower Ring by Karl Faberge.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
HRD Certified 2.00ct Diamond Retro Platinum Ring Flower Design
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The HRD Certified 2.00ct Diamond Retro Platinum Ring with a Flower Design is an exquisite piece of fine jewelry that combines vintage elegance with timeless beauty.
Diamond, Platinum
$4,024Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Flowers Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 15.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Ring size is US 7.8 We can make any size. Box is not...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vibrant 14K Yellow Gold Peridot Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
5.77 CT - Peridot, 0.15 CT - Diamonds Elevate your elegance with this stunning 14K yellow gold ring, a masterpiece from 1stdibs featuring a vibrant peridot centerpiece.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pasquale Bruni 18kt white gold leaf flower pave diamond ring
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Petit Garden Ring in 18 karat white gold with 0.75 carat diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.49 Carat Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Statement Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This magnificent floral ring boasts a delightful combination of blue sapphire and diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.25ct Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Flower Ring MF29-021826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The 2mm band utilizes collared shoulders that split to provide a stable, open-work foundation for the centerpiece.In estate condition, this Platinum 2.25 ct Diamond and 2.87 ct Ceylo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Flower Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Size: 6 Ring Height: 15 mm tall Ring Weight: 7.3 grams Emerald Count: 6 round green emeralds (~3.3 mm in diameter) Emerald Car...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Flower Shape Diamond Ring in Silver and 14K Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Flower shape Diamond Ring in silver and 14K Gold is a perfect ring to get the vintage look. 14kt gold: 3.85 gms Diamond: 1.14 cts
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Fleurette Flower White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Diamond Fleurette Flower Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, White Gold
Contemporary Sterling Silver Orange Flower Ring with Diamonds and Spinels
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful cocktail ring is crafted from sterling silver by a talented jeweler in Paris, featuring a sharply beautiful orange flower with tiny sparkling diamonds and a spinel ins...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond Ring 14K Gold Flower Vintage by Haco 1.45 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K Gold Flower Vintage by Haco 1.45 TDW This pretty vintage ring circa the 1930s is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold also hallmarked HACO inside of the shank.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Stone, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central green stone surrounded by petals studded with diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and s...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Cluster Diamond Flower Motif Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A larger center diamond is encircled by a ring of eight surrounding stones, each one prong-set in 14 Karat yellow gold to create a blooming, flower-inspired composition that catches ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade Wild Flower in 18K Gold & Diamond Double Ring
By Barbara Harris Water Jewels
Located in London, GB
Hand carved Burmese Jade Flower ring with solid hand crafted 18k yellow gold and a White Diamond Centre.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flowers Stones Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Orange Flower Contemporary Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Orange Flower cocktail ring with diamonds is made of 18-karat rose gold and was featured in an editorial in Vogue UA and other magazines.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rubies 0.20 carat approx. Diamonds 0.40 carat approx. Rings size US 6.5 Artfully fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring features sh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Tourmaline Fancy Flower 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
GOLD 14K Diamond 1-RND-0,16-G/SI1A Diamond 4-RND-0,40-G/SI1A Diamond 32-RND-2,13-G/SI1A Diamond 23-RND-0,69-G/SI1A Tourmaline 6-0,05ct
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 2.57 Carat Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
A stunning tribute to nature’s elegance, the 18 Karat Gold 2.57 Carat Diamond and Emerald Flower Ring is a harmonious blend of luxury and artistry.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Silver Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 35 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine and Rose Cuts Weight: Approximately 0.8 Carats Color: I-J Clarity: VS Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Era: Antique Circa: 1870s Hallmarks: M...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 2.60 carat diamond 18k yellow gold silver flower ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian 2.60 carat diamond 18k yellow gold silver flower ring captures the romance and artistry of the late 19th century in an elegant floral design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified 2.00 Carats Diamonds 3.29 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Flowers Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A true piece of art. Flowers ring come in 18k gold with two central flowers GIA certified natural fancy diamond of 1,00 Carat, fancy yellow brownish color , VS2 clarity, cushion cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$8,362Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18K Rose Gold Flower Ring with 1.07ct Black Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Surrounded by this dark allure is a cascade of dazzling round diamonds, cumulatively weighing 4.11 carats. These diamonds shimmer and sparkle with every movement, reminiscent of a de...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Carved Topaz Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
See other flower collection pieces. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request.
Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,590Sale Price|20% Off
White 18K Gold Diamond Elegant Flower Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White 18K Gold Diamond 72-RND57-0,308-4/6A Diamond 12-RND57-0,296-4/5А Weight 4,37 grams Size USA 7.5 It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason th...
Diamond, Gold, 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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