GIA Certified 1.70 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval J SI1 1.70 center diamond, exud...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Solitaire Emerald Halo Infinity Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified emerald F VS1 1.51 center diamond, e...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.90 Carat Solitaire Cushion Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified cushion J SI1 0.90 center diamond, e...
Diamond, Platinum
$26,564Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval G SI1 2.02 center diamond, exud...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.1 Carat Solitaire Marquise Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified marquise G SI2 2.1 center diamond, e...
Diamond, Platinum
$30,852Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.51 Carat Solitaire Radiant Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified radiant H SI1 2.51 center diamond, e...
Diamond, Platinum
$9,640Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval H VS2 1.21 center diamond, exud...
Diamond, Platinum
$10,021Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Solitaire Cushion Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified cushion I SI2 1.5 center diamond, ex...
Diamond, Platinum
$14,127Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Solitaire Cushion Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified cushion E SI1 1.5 center diamond, ex...
Diamond, Platinum
$13,072Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Solitaire Princess Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified princess I VS1 1.5 center diamond, e...
Diamond, Platinum
$20,509Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Solitaire Radiant Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified radiant G SI1 2.01 center diamond, e...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.52 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval H SI1 1.52 center diamond, exud...
Diamond, Platinum
$12,652Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Solitaire Radiant Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified radiant H SI1 1.7 center diamond, ex...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,334Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.9 Carat Cushion Twisted Infinity Vine Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in a platinum band, this piece showcases a raised four-prong basket design that elevates the diamond, creating an eye-catching focal point. The band is intricately designed with...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,656Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.91 Carat Cushion Twisted Infinity Vine Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Set in a platinum band, this piece showcases a raised four-prong basket design that elevates the diamond, creating an eye-catching focal point. The band is intricately designed with...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.2ct Round Solitaire Infinity Crossover 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your diamond collection with this captivating diamond ring, featuring a stunning round center stone of 2.2 and graded I with SI2.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.83ct Round Solitaire Infinity Crossover 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your diamond collection with this captivating diamond ring, featuring a stunning round center stone of 1.83 and graded H with VS2.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Solitaire Emerald Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified emerald F VS1 1.5 center diamond, ex...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.80 Carat Solitaire Oval Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified oval J VS1 0.80 center diamond, exud...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Solitaire Round Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified round J VS2 1.5 center diamond, exud...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.79 Carat Solitaire Emerald Halo Infinity Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Showcasing an enchanting design, this remarkable diamond ring features a captivating GIA-certified emerald H VS1 0.79 center diamond, e...
Diamond, Platinum
0.17 Carat Diamond Infinity White Gold Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Infinity Design Band Ring. The ring is 14K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.17 Carat Diamond Infinity Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Infinity Design Band Ring. The ring is 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA 1.81ct Round Pave Infinity Symbol Solitaire 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The exquisite craftsmanship shines through in the entwined infinity symbol design of the band, intricately adorned with a delicate array of small round brilliant cut diamonds, enhanc...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.33ct Round Vintage Infinity Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating centerpiece of a round diamond weighing 1.33 , beautifully graded at I and SI2.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.58ct Round Vintage Infinity Three-Stone 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating centerpiece of a round diamond weighing 1.58 , beautifully graded at J and SI2.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Round Halo Infinity Symbol White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring showcases a breathtaking round diamond at its center, weighing 2 , and boasts a beautiful I and VS2.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Round Halo Infinity Symbol Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring showcases a breathtaking round diamond at its center, weighing 1.2 , and boasts a beautiful I and SI1.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,167Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.9ct Round Solitaire Infinity Symbol Halo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a breathtaking center stone of round cut, weighing 0.9 , exhibiting a bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$17,157Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.52ct Round Solitaire Infinity Symbol Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a breathtaking center stone of round cut, weighing 1.52 , exhibiting a bri...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.01ct Round Milgrain Infinity Symbol Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring showcases a captivating round J SI1 2.01 center stone, perfectly set to capture li...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2 Carat Round Tulip Infinity Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover the captivating charm of this remarkable diamond ring, featuring a stunning round center diamond weighing 1.2 , graded I and SI2.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.5 Carat Round Tulip Infinity Cathedral 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover the captivating charm of this remarkable diamond ring, featuring a stunning round center diamond weighing 1.5 , graded H and SI1.
Diamond, White Gold
$8,014Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Pear Twisted Infinity Vine Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Crafted to capture the essence of timeless elegance, this radiant diamond ring features a stunning pear diamond, weighing 1.3 , celebra...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$11,232Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Round Halo Infinity Symbol Cathedral 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring that embodies elegance and sophistication, featuring a GIA-certified round diamond wei...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 0.36 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Infinity Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Diamond & Emerald Infinity Ring The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.5ct Round 3-Stone Open Gallery Infinity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious white gold , the piece exudes warmth and sophistication, enhanced by a unique fancy gallery adorned with infinity symbols that convey enduring love. This diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.21ct Round 3-Stone Open Gallery Infinity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious white gold , the piece exudes warmth and sophistication, enhanced by a unique fancy gallery adorned with infinity symbols that convey enduring love. This diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.5ct Round 3-Stone Open Gallery Infinity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious yellow gold , the piece exudes warmth and sophistication, enhanced by a unique fancy gallery adorned with infinity symbols that convey enduring love. This diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Infinity Wave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Infinity Wave Ring A sculptural infinity-inspired ring crafted in gold, featuring a flowing wave silhouette accented with round diamonds along the upper curves.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Infinity Wave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Infinity Wave Ring A sculptural infinity-inspired ring crafted in gold, featuring a flowing wave silhouette accented with round diamonds along the upper curves.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Infinity Curved Diamond Ring 14k Solid Natural Diamond Wedding Minimalist Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Infinity Curved Diamond Ring 14k Solid Natural Diamond Wedding Minimalist Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Infinity Band Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Infinity Band Diamond Engagement Ring Band Birthday Gift Jewelry.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Coomi 20K "Infinity" Ring with Diamonds and Enamel
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand made Coomi Sagrada collection ring with "Infinity" circle design, stained glass-like multicolored enamel gallery, and 0.23cts diamond accents.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
.57 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Infinity Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This elegant engagement ring features a dazzling 0.57-carat round diamond surrounded by a shimmering halo of 12 round brilliant cut pavé-set diamonds, designed to enhance brilliance ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,221 / item
0.25ct Round Pave Diamond Infinity 14K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Round Diamond 14K Gold Infinity Pave Set Diamond Ring is a timeless piece that blends elegance with modern design.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
infinity Diamond ring 10KT white gold NATURAL tanzanite
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tanzanite diamond ring infinity style ring in 10KT gold. Metal Type: 10KT Natural Tanzanite(s): Color: Violet Cut:Round Carat: 0.60ct Clarity: Slightly Included Natural Diamond(s)...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini Platinum White Diamonds Infinity Unisex Engagement Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details : Rossella Ugolini Platinum wedding ring, with Diamond bezel setting Oval diamond ring for Unisex Engagement Ring the best Infinity symbol jewelry Made in Italy
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Infinity Curved Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Natural Diamond Minimalist
Located in Chicago, IL
Infinity Curved Diamond Ring 14k Solid Natural Diamond Wedding Minimalist Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$4,580 / item
Moi Candice Gold and Diamond Infinity Band Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 3.14g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut) : 0.1.87ct A classic eternity band ring with an eclectic twist, this one! Set with brilliant-cut diamonds, C...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Braided Infinity Diamond Ring Solid 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 62 round single cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.30 carats Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Ring Size: 8 ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Infinity Link Diamond Band
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Infinity Link Diamond Band In Platinum 950 Beautiful and Timeless piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Platinum
4 Stone Infinity Diamond Ring, Champagne, Yellow and White Diamonds 18K
Located in Honolulu, HI
4 Stone Infinity Diamond Ring, Champagne, Yellow and White Diamonds in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fabri Infinity Double-Loop Diamond and 18K Gold Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This unique Fabri Infinity Double-Loop Diamond and 18K Gold Ring is a representation of the endless life cycles.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Carre French Diamond Infinity Band Ring Platinum Size 4
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: Platinum Total Diamond Count: 30 french carre diamonds Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.60 carats Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size:...
Diamond, Platinum
RUCHI Oval-Shaped Infinity Diamond White Gold Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 1.44 Cts
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
7.46 Carat Diamond and Multi Sapphire Infinity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 7.46 Carat Diamond and Multi Sapphire Infinity Band Ring captures the essence of eternal elegance with its seamless design and vibrant gemstone arrangement.
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
14k Solid Gold Infinity Ring Band Natural Diamond Eternity
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Infinity Ring Band Natural Diamond Eternity Band Birthday Gift.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Studded Valentines Ring Minimalist Infinity Love Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Studded Valentines Ring Minimalist Infinity Love Ring Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Metal Yellow Gold Base Metal Gold Type Ring Diamond Width 1mm Approx...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Black & White Diamond Infinity Knot Ring- 6.75
Located in New York, NY
Bold and contemporary, this striking 18K white gold ring features an elegant intertwined knot design that symbolizes unity. Rows of 1.41 carats of black diamonds weave seamlessly wit...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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