Rose Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Pear .55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Pear Color: J Clarity: SI2 Natural Diamonds Carat(s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 14k Pear 3.19ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Cara...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.44 Ct. Pear Shaped Yellow Diamond Ring 18K Two Tone Gold Designer Diamond Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Designed with a contemporary bypass silhouette, the ring features two pear-shaped yellow diamonds beautifully accented by sparkling white pear-cut diamonds, creating a balanced and e...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
$9,251 / item
1.00ct Yellow Diamond Heart Pear 14K Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Two Tone Heart Pear 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring is a breathtaking symbol of eternal love and elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18KT White Gold Pear-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring – 1.01 Carat
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 18KT white gold ring showcases a stunning pear-shaped natural diamond held in a sleek and modern solitaire setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous 1.22 Carat Pear Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Add a touch of elegance to your collection with this stunning pear diamond ring. Crafted in 18k white gold, the ring features a single pear-shaped diamond with VS1/VS2 clarity and an...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1 Carat GIA Natural Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Center Details: 1.00ct Natural Pear shape Diamond that is O-P in color and SI2 in clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.98ctw Pear Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Diamond (center) - 0.68 Carats, Pear Brilliant Cut, J Color, SI1 Clarity - Accents - 0.30 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut, G - H Color, VS2 - SI2 Clarity Metal: 14k Wh...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pear Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Center Diamond: 1 pear cut = 1.18ct Color : E Clarity : SI1 GIA: 2235343479 Diamond: 42 round brilliant cut = 0.31cttw Color : G Clar...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 6x4mm Pear Sapphire Gemstone with Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite allure of this .925 Sterling Silver Sapphire and Diamond Halo Fashion Band Ring. Crafted with utmost precision, this stunning piece features a mesmerizing 6x...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 6x4mm Pear Sapphire Gemstone with Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite allure of this .925 Sterling Silver Sapphire and Diamond Halo Fashion Band Ring. Crafted with utmost precision, this stunning piece features a mesmerizing 6x...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1.25 cts CS GIA Certified Chameleon Pear Diamond Halo Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful chameleon pear halo diamond ring, with a center stone weighing 1.25cts and certified by GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Minimalist sapphire ring. 0.50 ct sapphire ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Minimalist sapphire ring. 0.50 ct sapphire ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Platinum Pear-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Ring W/Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a stunning 4.01-carat pear-shaped Ruby, renowned for its vibrant color and exceptional clarity.
Ruby, Platinum
Blue Moonstone Diamond Pear Statement Ring
By Jaipur Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 2.80 Karats pear shaped Moonstone with shimmering iridescent icy blue hues and beautiful ribbons in the gem stone set with .30 Carats of White Diamonds in nouveau Victorian style s...
Diamond, Moonstone, Silver
0.55ctw Diamond Twin Pear Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 3.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond, 2 pear cut 5.25 x 3.5 mm approximately .55 total carats GH color/ VS2-SI1 clarity Ring Size 3.75 Rise Off Of Finger: 3.4 mm Length: 14.1 mm Weight: 4.6 grams St...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Amethyst and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Pear-Shaped Amethyst and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Description: This vibrant cocktail ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a striking pear-shaped ameth...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.66ctw Vibrant Green Pear Emerald & Asscher Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Vibrant Green Color - 1.23ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Vibrant Green Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$830,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 8.8 Carat E Internally Flawless Pear Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Platinum ring featuring a 8.8 carat pear brilliant natural diamond as the center stone.
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Rose Gold Pear Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k rose gold Center Diamond: 1 pear cut = 0.90cttw GIA: 7471196358 (copy only) Color: H Clarity: VS1 Diamonds: 36 Round Brilliant Cut = 0.18cttw Color: G-...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum 3.92ctw Sapphire & Pear Diamond Swirl Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 18.1mm (0.71") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 8.2mm rise off the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 0.75tcw Pear Shape and Round Diamonds Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Very stylish and well made vintage 0.75tcw Pear Shape and Round Diamonds Ring 14k Gold. The ring features natural diamonds high quality.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Pear Diamond Ring Canary Sapphire 14K White Gold Engagement
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Pear Diamond Ring Canary Sapphire 14K White Gold Engagement This estate engagement ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.58ct Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite platinum ring showcases a stunning 3.08ct pear-shaped diamond at its center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tacori HT2642 Platinum Pear Shaped 2.22 Carat Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Tacori
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
This band is hand engraved, has pear shaped diamonds all the way around, as well as smaller round diamonds throughout the ring.
Diamond, Platinum
3.91ct Emerald and 2ct Pear Diamond ring MOI et TOI style ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A unique moi et toi emerald diamond ring, chunky and well made with a sturdy appearance for the lovers of large jewelry pieces. The emerald is natural and untreated at approximately ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in handmade custom design setting featuring Platinum 950, diamond millgrain shank and bezel set graduate halo, a true piece of art, Halo around center stone makes it appear l...
Diamond, Platinum
19.28 Carat Pear Cut Imperial Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This exquisite 19.28-carat pear-cut imperial topaz is set in 18K two-tone gold, with the center stone beautifully framed by a scalloped design of 4.93 carats of round yellow and whit...
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Incredible Platinum 1.50ct GIA D/Internally Flawless Pear Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
When only the best will do! This custom platinum ring features a near perfect 1.50 carat pear shaped diamond graded by the Gemological Institute of America as D color (as white as di...
Diamond, Platinum
1.50ct Fancy Brown Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pear-shaped diamond ring is a marvel of unique beauty.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear cut White Diamond and rosecut diamonds 11.4 ct Contemporary Cocktail Ring
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring is a unique statement ring with Pear cut Fancy White Diamond and multi color rosecut diamonds.
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Pear Shape White diamond Engagement Ring made in Platinum
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Delicate yet dazzling, a forever piece for every moment. White Diamond - 0.76 cts HYT Jewelry is a Fine Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry company with offices worldwide. The company s...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.85 Carats pear shape emerald and diamond ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Vintage White gold 18K ring. The ring is set with a pear shape Zambian emerald (Minor oil; A quick check has been done at a gemstone laboratory) of approximately 1.85 Carats and 50...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,120Sale Price|20% Off
3.73 Carat Pear Shape Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A beautifully designed cocktail ring, with 3.73 carat pear shape Zambian Emerald surrounded with VS quality, colorless Diamond (pear shape and brilliant cut) - all set in solid 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Pear Shaped Blue Sapphire And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timelessly elegant yet powerful ring crafted with 18KT white gold that features a stunning 1.24CT pear cut blue sapphire complemented by a striking 1.34CT-TW of GAL Certified G col...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Victorian Old Pear Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This delicate and unique ring highlights a very rare old pear cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
12.33 Carat Pear Cut Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
A magnificent 12.33 carat pear-cut rubellite tourmaline takes center stage in this cocktail ring, encircled by a halo of dazzling white brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.54 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* An elegant and simple cocktail ring with a 7.54 carat pear shape cabochon Zambian Emerald centre stone, with 1.78 carat of brilliant cut diamonds surrounding it, all set in 18K w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Designer 14K White Gold Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Ring, 3.5ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Pear-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pear-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring Description: This elegant bypass-style ring is crafted in platinum and features a "Toi et Moi" (You and Me) design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18KT White Gold Pear-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring – 1.00 Carat
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 18KT white gold ring showcases a stunning pear-shaped natural diamond held in a sleek and modern solitaire setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat Pear Shape Natural Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This breathtaking 2 carat pear -shaped diamond ring , a beautiful creation, embodies a passion for curves design.
Diamond
5.52 Carat Pear Blue Zircon and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning Cocktail Ring features a beautiful 5.52 Carat Pear Blue Zircon on a Half Diamond Shank.
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.80 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Pear Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 1.80 carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Pear Shape Secondary Stones: Sapphires and Diamonds Sapphire Weight: 0.60 cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
$1,717 / item
Pear garnet 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear garnet 14k gold ring. Minimalist garnet ring. 0.50 ct garnet ring.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pear-Shape Diamond & Tapered Baguette Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, centered with a beautifully proportioned pear-shape diamond weighing approximately 1.16 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,111Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.88 Ct Natural Pear Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
"This ring is built around a marquise diamond cluster ring composition, set with 1.88 carats of natural diamonds. The marquise stones are arranged to create movement and proportion, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.64 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 1.64 carat pear shape diamond ring in 18 karat gold. The pear shape diamond weigh 1.64 carat and total diamond weigh 2.38 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$36,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This standout ring is centered on a GIA-certified 3.01-carat fancy yellow diamond, cut in an elegant pear shape with VS2 clarity that shows off its warm, saturated golden-yellow color.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.77ct Pear Shape Diamond Ring Platinum Classic Engagement
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified: 3.77ct. Natural Pear cut diamond ring. Report #2203856874 L-color Si-2 clarity 14.29 x 9.33 x 4.45mm Side (2) Natural Baguette diamonds: G-color Vs-2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 4.01ct I VS1 Pear Diamond Platinum Six-Prong Solitaire Ring
By Premier Gem Corp
Located in New York, NY
A single, expansive pear-shaped diamond commands the eye here. Graded by the GIA as a substantial 4.01 carats with VS1 clarity, the stone possesses a crystalline depth and an impress...
Diamond, Platinum
1ct Pear Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Ring Pendant 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Featuring a magnificent GIA Certified pear-cut Fancy Intense Yellow center diamond framed by a fine yellow diamond halo and an outer constellation of pear-cut white diamonds, this ve...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Blue sapphire floral ring with green leaves.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
$944Sale Price / item|44% Off
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Pear sapphire 14k gold ring. Yellow sapphire floral ring with green leaves.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Platinum Diamond Ring – 1.00ct Pear Shape Center GIA D-SI2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Platinum ring features a 1.00ct GIA-certified Pear-shaped diamond (D color, SI2 clarity) as its centerpiece, exuding classic sophistication and brilliant fire.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.15ct Pear Shape diamond ring 1.00ct. round accents platinum*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond engagement ring. 1.15ct. Natural Pear Shape diamond GIA Certificate: 21051915237 G color si-1 clarity (Please see report copy attached) Side diamonds: R...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1.77ctw Pear Fancy Orangy Brown Baguette White Diamond Leaf Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Fancy Oranagy Brown Diamond - I1 Clarity - 100% Natural - 1.14ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Bague...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold 1.19 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring 14k Gold 1.19 TCW Certified $6,090 121438 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.57ct Pear Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
A luminous celebration of color and elegance — the Noémie ring features a stunning 1.57 ct pear-shaped Tsavorite Garnet (sourced from Tanzania) as its centerpiece, held securely by t...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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