Art Deco 1920 five stones Ring in 18kt Gold and Silver with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1920's Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold & Silver Stone: Natural Diamonds Ring size: 8 1/2 (sizable). Ring width: 0.20 in Stamped: No stamp, tested for 18k gold and Si...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14kt White Gold Engagement Ring with 4.15 Cts Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
• Period: Contemporary • Metal: 14K White Gold • Stones: Natural Emerald & Natural Diamonds • Ring Size: 8 1/2 (sizable) • Ring Width: 0.44 inches / 11.20mm • Stamped: 14K hall...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified Vintage 17K and 14K White Gold Natural Square Emerald and Diamond
Located in Washington Depot, CT
IGI Certified Vintage 17K and 14K White Gold Natural Square Emerald and Diamond Ring Size 8 This natural emerald and diamond cocktail ring is meant to be noticed!
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Retro .25ctw Pearl & Diamond Ring, Platinum, Ring Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: cultured pearl ,1 stone round bead 6.8 mm diamond, 12 stones round brilliant 1.75 - 2 mm approximately .25 total carats F-G color, VS2-SI1 clarity Ring Size 8 Rise Off Of F...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring – 16.05 Carats, vS2 GIA 2181005741 -
Located in New York, NY
Details • Category: Diamond Ring • Period: Modern • Origin: American • Metal: 18k Yellow Gold • Center Stone: Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond • Cut: Radiant • Diamond Weight: 16.05 car...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Early Modern Brilliant Diamond Cluster Band Ring Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 A dazzling masterpiece of contrast and elegance, this vintage diamond cluster ring is designed to captivate.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Oval Cabochon Cut Fire Opal and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fire Opal Cut: Oval cabochon cut Fire Opal Color: Vivid orange with red, green, and yellow Fire Opal Variety: Fire opal Fire Opal Total Carat Weight: 8.10...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hallmarked Retro 1950 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold with Blue Topaz
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1950's Style: Retro Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Diamonds Ring size: 8 1/2 (sizable). Ring width: 1.0 inches Stamped: Stamped with makers mark.
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 1.00 ct, Size 8
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring. There is 1.00tdw with both baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Three-row Pavé Diamond Ring (~7.75cttw) - Size 8
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Origin: Natural - Clarity: VS2 - Color Grade: G - Cut: Round - Color: White - # of Stones: 81 - Carat Weight (ea): ~0.1ct/ea - Total ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified #22679
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified- This elegant platinum ring features a stunning round brilliant cut diamond (approx. 1.14 ct.)at its center.
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Honeycomb Band Ring Size 8
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Material 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Diamonds:1.75ct Clarity:VS1 Color Grade: E Ring Dimension: Size: 8 Width:9.1mm Thickness:2.5mm Base Of Shank: 3.1mm Thickness: 1.1mm ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
V diamond ring platinum VS diamonds wedding band size 8 thumb ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Such a lovely V ring, can be wedding band, thumb ring, marriage ring, promise ring so many variations it looks stunning with amazing workmanship made in platinum with fine diamonds(V...
Diamond, Platinum
Cabochon Star Sapphire Wide Band Ring with Diamonds in 12 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 12 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Star Sapphire and Diamonds Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 8.17 CTW Sapphire Shape & Cut: Oval cabochon cut Sapphire Color: Greyish blue Sapphire ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,525Sale Price|25% Off
Platinum Marquise Diamond Eternity Ring, 4.00ctw, Size 8, Unisex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The ring size is 8. The total gold weight of the ring is 9.52 grams.
Diamond, Platinum
Multi Gemstone and Diamond Butterfly Motif Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.6 grams Gemstone Weight: Approx. 2.59 CTW Gemstone Cuts: Round, Pear, Marquise Gemstone Colors: Yellow, Orange, Red Gemstone Varieties: C...
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yell...
Set of 3 Diamond Name Ring Eternity Band in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Prong Band Width: 2mm Approx Number of Diamonds: Uncounted Shape: Round Occasion: Birthday, Anniversary, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Gra...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Swiss Blue topaz diamond ring 18KT gold size 8
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The ring is a size 8 and can be re-sized, it will come with box, certificate and a free gift!
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
3.06ctw Diamond Twisted Statement Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut, 49 stones 1.75 mm 1 ctw tapered baguette 2.06 ctw FG/ VS2-SI2 a few w/ minute chips Ring Size 8 Length: 16.6 mm Weight: 7.7 dwts. / 12 grams ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Yellow Gold Petals Diamond Statement Ring Size 8 #24860
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Statement Ring Size 8 This striking 18K yellow gold ring features a sculptural design accented with two diamond pave stations, adding just the right amou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring Size 8 #24207
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring Size 8 A symbol of timeless romance, this elegant engagement ring features one round brilliant cut diamond (.50 ct.) set in classic 14K wh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Yellow Gold Cluster Diamond Halo Ring Size 8 #24489
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Cluster Diamond Halo Ring Size - This bold cluster halo ring features 91 round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 8 #23027
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 8 This classic 14K white gold band is channel set with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds, adding just the right amount of sparkle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.02ctw Diamond Multiband Ring 18k White Gold Size 8 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.02ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - I Clarity - VS2 - SI2 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 9.3 Grams Stamps: K18, 750, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.04ctw Diamond Ring 18k White Yellow Gold Size 8 Anniversary
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.34ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - H Clarity - SI1 - I2 - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.70ctw Cut - Baguette C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.25ctw Woven Diamond Ring 14k Gold Size 8 Stackable Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.25ctw Cut - Single Color - I - J Clarity - SI2 - I1 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Accenting Weight: 3.6 Grams Stamp...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K White Gold Chalcedony Diamond Halo Ring, Size 8
By Tech Line
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Available in size 8.
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1.15ctw Marquise Tanzanite Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 8
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Tanzanite - Carats - 0.85ct (4.5 x 9.5 mm) Cut - Marquise Color - Purple Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.30ctw Cut - Baguet...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.22ctw Morganite Diamond Ring 14k Rose Gold Size 8 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Morganite - Total Carats - 3ctw Cut - Trillion Color - Peach Pink Treatment - Heated - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.22ctw Cut - Single Color -...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Luxle 14K White Gold Diamond Link Band Ring, 0.25ct, Size 8
Located in New York, NY
This size 8 ring is one of the timeless ring designs that is stylish and alluring.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin Nabucco 18kt Bicolor Gold Ring, 1.00ct Diamond, Size 8
Located in The Hague, ZH
Roberto Coin Nabucco - 18 kt bicolor gold ring set with brilliant cut diamond to. 1.00 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 8 - EU 18(57) detailed description: the top of the ring is ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman Sterling Prasiolite & Diamond Petite Wheaton Ring Size 8 #24721
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver Prasiolite and Diamond Petite Wheaton Ring Size 8- This stunning David Yurman ring features a lovely faceted prasiolite gemstone (9.7 mm x 8 mm) accente...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Crossover Ring Natural Diamonds 14 Karat Rose Gold finger size 8
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trendy Crossover style Gold Ring 14k Rose Gold approx 7.0 grams Finger size 8 Natural Diamonds approx 0.60 carat I-SI Pre-Owned in great condition Design size on the top is approx 13...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Textured Band Ring Size 8 #24214
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Textured Band Ring Size 8 This timeless 14K yellow gold band features eight round brilliant cut diamonds set in an engraved textured design, giving the r...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K White Gold Diamond Anniversary/Wedding Band Ring Size 8 #24141
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K White Gold Diamond Anniversary/Wedding Band Ring Size 8 This shimmering band features 20 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 10K white gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold Diamond Anniversary/Wedding Band Ring Size 8 #24130
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K White Gold Diamond Anniversary/Wedding Band Ring Size 8- This shimmering band features 20 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 10K white gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B 14K Diamond Cluster Ring • 15.04g Solid Gold • Size 8
By Sonia B
Located in Media, PA
⸻ Specifications • Designer: Sonia B • Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold • Weight: 15.04 grams • Diamonds: Approx. 38 natural round brilliants • Clarity: SI • Color: Near colorless • R...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Large Extra Platinum 18mm Pearl Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring - Size 8
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your accessory collection with this elegant Platinum Large 18mm Pearl Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring, available in size 8.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Size 8 #14905
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling halo engagement ring features 17 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold. Width: 9 mm. Shank: 3 mm. Total diamond weight: 1.36 ct. Diamond color: ...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Rubelite and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.35ct, Size 8
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with rubelite and single cut diamond 0.35ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8 - EU 18.25(57) Detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide by 7.8 mm...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Open Heart Band Ring Size 8 #23553
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold and Diamond Heart Band Ring Size 8 This stunning 18K white gold band features an openwork design of interlocking hearts, each outlined with meticulously set pave diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.59ctw Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 8 COA Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.59ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - J - L Clarity - VS2 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.8 Grams Stamps: 18k 750 Face H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kabana 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring — Size 8
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Kabana 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise Diamond Halo Ring — Size 8 A stunning piece of Southwest-inspired fine jewelry by Kabana, the renowned New Mexico-based designer celebrated ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Diamond Granulation Eternity Bead Ring, .38tcw, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Ideal for stacking or wearing alone for a simple, sophisticated look. Diamonds .38 Carats twt Size 8, can be resized Handmade in the USA Please inquire about additional pieces sh...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold and 5 Diamond Band Ring Size 8 #21122
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and 5 Diamond Band Ring Size 8 This sparkling band features five round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.31ctw Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 8 Wedding Anniversary Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.31ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - I Clarity - VS2 - I1 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 5.8 Grams Stamps: 14k 585 Fac...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K White Gold 1 Carat Total Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8 Size 8 7.3 gram 1 carat diamonds 14K gold, marked and tested
Diamond, White Gold
White Gold Oval Diamond & Baguette Side-Stone Ring, US Size 8
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet Metal: 18K White Gold (750‰) Center Stone: 1 Oval Diamond, 0.50 ct, G color, VS clarity, Bezel Setting Side Stones: 6 Baguette Diamonds, 0.60 ct total, Graduated C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 8 #14742
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Shank: 10 mm. Approximate diamond weight: .25 ct. Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 8 Weight: 10.9 gr./ 7.0 dwt.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring Size 8 #24995
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: I-K Diamond clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 8 Width: 3.1 mm Shank: 2.6 mm Weight: 3.6 g. / 2.3 dwt.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Small Granulation Bead Ring, Size 8
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Diamonds .32 tcw Width 3mm (1/8") Size 8 Handmade in the USA
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
14K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring Size 8 Certified #25004
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified- This stunning 14K white gold ring features one cushion cut tanzanite gemstone surrounded by a halo of 44 round ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Wide Floral Band Ring Size 8 #24887
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold and Diamond Wide Floral Band Ring Size 8 This beautifully detailed 14K white gold band features shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds set in a lovely openwork flora...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.25ctw Diamond Wedding Band 14k White Gold Size 8 Stackable Anniversary Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.25ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - I Clarity - SI2 - I1 Metal: 14k White Gold Weight: 2.7 Grams Stamps: 14k Face He...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Halo Ring with 0.42ct Emerald Center, Size 8
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald ring. 8.64 grams, size 8 - can be resized, featuring 1.38 carats of diamonds arranged in a layered halo design surrounding a vivid 0.42 carat emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bypass Ring, Late 20th Century, Size 8
Located in Sewickley, PA
Sleep and comfortable, this ring is perfect for everyday wear. Adjustable up to a size 8.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Retro 14kt Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1980s, Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The split band ring is size 8. The center Amethyst measures 7mm x 3.5mm, the two smaller Amethysts measure 4mm x 2.5mm.
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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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