Encrusted Blue Sapphire and Diamond Infinity Knot Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The diamonds and sapphires prong set in a stunning infinity knot style, symbolize infinite love.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
14k LEO Diamond Ring. Princess cut Diamond Halo Infinity shank solitaire engagem
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Infinity diamond encrusted shank. Just an overall spectacular ring.
18 Karat Gold 2.48 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Infinity Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted with the utmost precision and adorned with elegance, our 18 Karat Gold 2.82 Carat Pink Sapphire Eternity Ring epitomizes timeless sophistication. Each facet of this exquisite...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov 0.36 Carats Round Diamond Infinity Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique wedding band style showcasing two rows of round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.36 carats total, G Color and VS in Clarity. set in an intertwined to form an infinity braided d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carat Micropave Diamond Wedding Ring. Infinity Eternity Band Ring H-I VS 3m
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 1.8mm This exquisite vintage-style wedding band is a timeless piece of craftsmanship, fe...
Diamond, Platinum
2.05 Carat Fancy Natural Diamond Infinity Wide Statement Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This 14k yellow gold wide band ring is designed around a repeating infinity motif, with sweeping diamond-set loops interlacing across the front of the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby infinity Ring, c. 1920s–30.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
An Art Deco crossover ring crafted in platinum and designed in a sculptural figure-of-eight or eternity motif, the loop set with 14 old-cut diamonds plus additional 4 on the shoulder...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Infinity Diamond Band
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisitely designed 14K yellow gold wedding band showcases a beautiful twist pattern accentuated by 0.30 carats of round diamonds, offering G color and VS2 clarity. Whether wor...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvorra 1.34ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Twisted Infinity Shank Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling 1.34 carat emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a richly hued oval cut emerald measuring approximately 5 x 8 mm at the center. The spa...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Angara Natural Solitaire Round Diamond Infinity Promise Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: The lustrous 14k white gold bands intertwine into a graceful infinity. A shimmering diamond sits in the middle of the infinity twist and dazzles like the North s...
Diamond, Gold
18 Karat Gold 3.23 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Infinity Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding allure of the 18 Karat Gold 3.23 Carat Diamond and Pink Sapphire Infinity Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Yurman GIA 2.53 Carat E SI1 Pear Diamond Infinity Solitaire Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Embodying refined luxury and iconic design, this David Yurman platinum ring is a striking expression of modern elegance. At its center is a beautifully proportioned 2.53 carat pear s...
Diamond, Platinum
0.35ctw Infinity Band Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds round brilliant cut 1.3 - 1.5 mm approximately .35 total carats G-H color, Si1-I1 clarity Ring Size: 7.5 Rise Off Of Finger: 2.4 mm Width: 6.1 mm Weight: 2 dwts/...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.82 Carat Infinity Motif Natural Diamond Wide Statement Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This natural diamond statement ring features a broad, intricately detailed arrangement of repeating infinity symbols, forming a continuous decorative pattern across the front and sid...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Petite Verona Infinity Diamond Ring '1/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
The delicate twisted Infinity ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds micro prong set.
Diamond, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Verona Infinity Diamond Ring '1/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
The delicate twisted Infinity ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds micro prong set.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Petite Verona Infinity Diamond Ring '1/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
The delicate twisted Infinity ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds micro prong set.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Petite Verona Infinity Diamond Ring '1/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
The delicate twisted Infinity ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds micro prong set.
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Petite Verona Infinity Diamond Ring '1/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
The delicate twisted Infinity ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds micro prong set.
Diamond, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Verona Infinity Diamond Ring '1/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
The delicate twisted Infinity ring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds micro prong set.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Infinity Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Infinity Ring in 18k Yellow Gold. With diamonds (around 0.35ct) Size 6 Comes in a box Estimate retail value: 4000$
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Infinity Wave Band Ring 1.62ct in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This half band ring features a 1.62 carat oval cut multi sapphire set in 14K white gold. Each sapphire measuring approximately 3.6 x 5 mm. The gemstones are beautifully secured in p...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.15 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Infinity Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Truly exquisite, this infinity diamond wedding band ring is sure to be admired for the inherent classic beauty and elegance within its design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White and Yellow Diamond 18 Carat Gold Wide Tapered Band Infinity Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Meticulously crafted in luxurious 18 carat gold, this dress ring brings together the brilliance of white and yellow diamonds in a captivating modern design.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.15 Carats F/VS1 Round Brilliant Diamonds Pavé Infinity Ring in 14K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A delicate and symbolic infinity ring featuring 0.15 carats of F/VS1 Round Brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman + Jules Pavé White Diamond Braided Infinity Diamond Band
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Roman + Jules Pavé White Braided Infinity Diamond Band Set in 14 Karat Rose Gold and White Gold. This Wide Band Design showcases the intricacy of the negative space that this braided...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Geometric Infinity Twist Brilliant Cut White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A modern and elegant ring featuring an open, crisscross design with delicate pavé-set diamonds. The ring showcases a sleek, minimalist style with intersecting bands that create a uni...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silver Infinity Diamond Imitation Band Yellow
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Infinity Ring ･ You've got options: Available in white or yellow gold plate ･ The basics: Rhodium Plated Silver 925 ･ Sparkle on: Our crystals are hand-cut Zirconia (CZ), an exact im...
Silver
0.20 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Infinity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 0.20 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $1,400.00 Stamped: 14K Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.20 Ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.20 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Infinity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid 0.20 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $1,400.00 Stamped: 14K Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.20 Ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Infinity Circles Round Brilliant Cut White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite piece features a delicate band adorned with interlocking circles. Each circle is encrusted with shimmering diamonds, creating a captivating sparkle. The design is both...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 5.02 Carat Diamond and Emerald Infinity Band Ring by Gems Paradise
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18K Gold 5.02 Carat Diamond and Emerald Infinity Band Ring by Gems Paradise Crafted to epitomize eternal beauty, this magnificent 18-karat gold infinity eternity band is a luminous ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Prong Set Diamond Infinity Knot Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The infinity knots are accented with brilliant round diamonds, elevating the overall glamour quotient.
Diamond, Gold
Eternity Yellow Diamond Band. Infinity Diamond Wedding Platinum & Gold 8.1mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Yellow Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.60 Carats Diamond Setting: Eternity Setting Secondary Stones: White Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approxima...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Solid Gold Dainty Full Eternity Band Diamond Infinity Heart Ring Unique Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Dainty Full Eternity Band Diamond Infinity Heart Ring Unique Gift. Total Carat: 0.24 ct Total Numbers Of Diamonds: 24 Length : 21.35mm Width : 2.70mm Height : 1.50mm ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
TJD 3/4Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Cushion Shape Infinity Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
An elegant twist on tradition, this unique bridal set will win her heart. The ring is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features Round Brilliant 131 and Baguette - 6 white diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Infinity 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Infinity 14K Yellow Gold Open Wrap Ring is a stunning embodiment of elegance and sophistication.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Infinity Baguette 14K (or 18k upon request) White Gold Wraparound Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Infinity Baguette 14K White Gold Wraparound Ring is a timeless symbol of elegance and enduring love.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Infinity Light 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Infinity Light 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring exudes timeless elegance and sophistication.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
TJD 0.17 Carat Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Twisted Infinity Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This infinity ring with gemstones showcases approximately 5 round cut rubies and 70 round white diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Infinity Flow 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate timeless elegance with the Infinity Flow 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Wrap Ring, a stunning masterpiece designed to symbolize endless beauty and grace.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Infinity Twist Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Infinity Twist Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Band Ring is an exquisite statement piece that blends modern design with timeless elegance.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 4.15ct GIA Elongated Oval Sapphire W/ Diamond Infinity Swirl Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly breathtaking cocktail ring that was crafted from solid 18k white gold featuring a GIA certified, natural sapphire stone neatly prong set at the center of a fiery...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Infinity Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Gypsy Setting 14k Solid Yellow gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A graceful harmony of color and brilliance, Infinity Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Gypsy Setting 14k Solid Yellow gold, showcasing a captivating 0.69-carat pear cut blue sapphire...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Infinity Diamond Square Halo 2-Toned Ring with Fluted Shoulders in18k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 12.5 mm Total Weight: 12.6 Grams Diamond Count: 24 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
10K White and Rose Gold 1/3ct Diamond Split Shank and Infinity Ribbon Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
You will love this uniquely designed split shank ring in gleaming 10k white gold. A central infinity ribbon motif in 10k rose gold runs throughout the ring and is flanked by a row of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Mixed Metal, 10k Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat White and Cognac Diamond 14K Rose Gold Infinity Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Round and Natural Cognac Diamond wave Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Rose Gold showcases 0.50 carats of sparkling round diamonds set in ribbon setting. The diamonds are natural, n...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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SI/H 3.38 Carat Diamond Eternity Full Infinity Wedding Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H 3.38 Carat Diamond Eternity Full Infinity Wedding Band Ring 14k White Gold This ring features marquise and pear cut diamond set alternatively making a full eternity band ring fo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
SI/H 3.38 Carat Diamond Eternity Full Infinity Wedding Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H 3.38 Carat Diamond Eternity Full Infinity Wedding Band Ring 18k White Gold This ring features marquise and pear cut diamond set alternatively making a full eternity band ring f...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Diamond Wedding Band. Infinity Diamond Wedding Band Platinum & Gold 8.1mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: White Diamond, Yellow Diamond White Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.70 carats White Diamond Color: H White Diamond Clarity: VS2 Yellow Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy .56 Carat Diamond Platinum Infinity Wedding Band
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Infinity design diamond swirl wedding band. 8 Ideal full cut Diamonds in a platinum swirl design setting. The Diamonds go ¾ of the way around to allow for sizing and wear. Created in...
Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Infinity Band - Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.5 Markings: "750" Metal: 18K White Gold Weight; 5.47 grams White Diamonds: 0.33 carats Black Diamonds: 0.57 carats
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond Infinity Band. Diamond Pave Set Eternity Wedding Band H VS2
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: Platinum Ring Size: 4 This beautiful vintage-style infinity wedding band features an intricate interwoven design accented by pavé-set diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Interwined Engagement Ring in 14k Gold Infinity Tri Color
Located in Chicago, IL
Interwined Engagement Ring 14k Gold Infinity Ring Tri Color Birthday Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unuse...
White Gold, 14k Gold
0.86 Carat Total Weight Round Brilliant Diamond Infinity Eternity Band
Located in Houston, TX
This infinity style eternity band features 0.86 carat total weight in shared prong-set round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14 karat white gold. It is a size 7.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Infinity Ring in 14K Solid Gold for Women
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Symbolizing eternal love, this 14k white gold infinity ring also has a breathtaking appeal. The sparkling pave diamonds that partially adorn the infinity shank, ...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold
0.37 Carat Total Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Crossover Infinity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An antique looking hand crafted infinity wedding band ring showcasing a row of 130 pieces of brilliant round shape diamonds that crossover to a ribbon style design weighing 0.37 cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Infinity Diamond 18k Gold Band Made in Italy By Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Worn as a single piece or paired with other rings, this infinity diamond ring is sure to win hearts and turn heads wherever it goes.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.32 Carat Square Halo Natural Diamond Infinity Wedding Band, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
A round-cut natural diamond forms the center of this engagement ring, framed by a square-shaped diamond halo with softly rounded corners.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Infinity Eternity Band. Diamond Pave Set Wedding Band H-I VS 3mm
Located in New York, NY
Era: Vintage-Style Material: Platinum Ring Size: 5.75 This delicate platinum infinity band features two intertwining rows of approximately 0.60 carats of diamonds, creating an elega...
Diamond, Platinum
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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