14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Kt Yellow Gold Contemporary Topaz And Diamond Ring Size 9 8 grams total weight
2010s Modern Fashion Rings
Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Topaz and Diamond Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Kt Yellow Gold Contemporary Topaz And Diamond Ring Size 9 8 grams total weight
Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.50 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Vintage 1.50 Carats total weight Diamonds Dome Ring. Size 8 18k White Gold Circa 1970's
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18kt white Gold Ring with 1.09 Cts Diamond & Burma Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
SPECIFICATIONS: Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds & Natural Rubies Ring Size: 8 (sizable) Ring Width: 0.28 inches (7.1 mm) Total weight: 3.5 grams / 2.3 dwt Stamped:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Statement Blossom Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Snowflake Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Statement, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Platinum Natural Thai Sapphire and Diamond Ring, GIA Certified 4.33 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: Platinum Period: Circa 1985 Center Stone: Natural Sapphire Origin: Thailand Weight: 4.33 Carats GIA Report: No. 1232596405 Treatment: Heat Enhanced Accent Stones: Diamonds Tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Le Vian 14K Vanilla Gold Ruby and Diamonds Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in San Fernando, CA
Ring Size 8 (US) Approx. in Diamonds 1/5 ct tw In great looking condition wear consistent with time and use see images please No original box or papers
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
The split shank rises up next to the diamonds. The ring comes in size 8 but can be easily resized to fit your finger perfectly.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.1 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight - 6.88 Gram 14K white Gold Size - 8 x 6 mm Blue Sapphire Weight - 3.1 carats Diamond weight - 0.95 carats Ring size - 8 US Shank width - 3.9 mm
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring 1.00 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Manhasset, NY
18Kt White Gold Engagement Ring 1.00 Total Diamond Weight. Size 8 with 3.59 grams total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Solid Gold Natural Diamond Si Calrity Floral Wrap Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Wrap Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Clarity: Si Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Flower Main Stone Treatme...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in Silver
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ring size is 8. The fine jewelry collection is sourced, designed or created by Deborah Lockhart Phillips.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
14 Karat White Gold Scroll Design Eternity Diamond Band Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Scroll Design Eternity Diamond Band Ring Size 8 . 0.42 total diamond weight. 2.77 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,930Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is diamond 0.45 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
14k Solid Gold Diamond Curved Wedding Band Enhancer Stack Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Crown, Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finge...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Cluster Princess Cut and Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Set 14K WhiteGold
Located in beverly hills, CA
The set is beautifully crafted in 14K white gold. The total weight of diamond is 2.80 carats Ring size 8. Gross Weight 13.18 grams DATE OF MANUFACTURE 2000s CENTER STONE Diamond CE...
Diamond
6 Carat Green Jade Oval Cabochon and Baguette Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 6.36 ct. green jade oval cabochon with 2.02 ct. white diamond baguettes. Handmade in platinum. Ring size 8.
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Contemporary Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold And Diamond Contemporary Ring Size 8. 40 round diamonds with 1.25 total diamond weight. 4.78 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Marquise Sapphire with Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring PT900 Heavy 12g
Located in Osprey, FL
(a Japanese gemstone laboratory), certifying that this is an earth-mined sapphire ♥ Material: Platinum PT900, 12g ♥ Gemstone: Center sapphire is 1.27ct; diamonds 0.87ctw ♥ Ring size...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Roberto Coin Diamond Tiger's Eye 18K Yellow Gold Animallier Giraffe Band Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Tiger’s Eye gemstone inlay (18 stones) 40 round-cut diamonds, total weight 0.25 carats Ring size: 8 Band width: 17 mm Weight: 17.7 grams Signed R.
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Gold 1.40Ct White Diamonds Ocean Inspired Wave Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18K White Gold Wave Ring with 1.40 Carats of White Diamonds Handmade in Italy by Rossella Ugolini Ocean-Inspired Diamond Band Ring Unisex Design Size 8 (Resizable) Height: 0,88 inch...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Trillion Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Stone Count: 8 Ring Size: 8 Ring Band Width: 2.8mm Total Weight: 8.7 Grams Stamped: 14K Estate Condition: Very good; Professionally cle...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Toi et Moi 18kt Gold Ring with Diamonds, Emerald and Sapphire
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1970-80´s Style: Vintage Metal: 18Kt yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Ring size: 8 (resizable) Ring width: 0.44 in Stamped: No stamp, tested for 18kt Gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow G...
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Ruby & Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
5.1 Grams 14K Yellow Gold 6Pcs Marquise Cut Ruby & 19Pcs Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Size 8. Details: Item Type: Cluster Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 8 (adjustable) Weight: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring, Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in beverly hills, CA
Current Ring size 8. The omega back earrings are set with two South Sea Pearls measuring 12.9mm and 12.6mm with approximately 1.80 carats of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.23 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18K Gold Mens Ring GRS Certified
Located in Miami, FL
Emerald measures 12.80 x 12.10 x 8.49mm with minor oil treatment, surrounded by round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.40 carats. Ring size 8, adjustable.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Sardinian Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Ring total Weight 18.30 grams Diamonds weigth 0.43 karat Ring Size 8 us Diameter 1,85 cm 0.72 inch (all rings are can be resized)
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Diamond and Amethyst Ring 1.50 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
Size 8 4.00 grams total weight.
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold
$4,812Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Looking Carved Emerald Gold Ring With Rose Cut Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The bottom and the shank are all hand carved with pave diamonds around. Ring size 8 ( can be sized ) 14k: 3.01g Diamond: 1.30ct Emerald: 15.65cts
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Rhodium
$1,491Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 18k Gold Art Deco Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is diamond 0.30 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring size 8 1/2. Weight 10gms.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 1970s 18k gold & enamel cocktail ring with approx. 6 carats diamonds
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
The ring is US size 8 but can be reduced in size. It cannot however be enlarged.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Natural Diamond Full Finger Ring Designer 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 5.00 - 9.99 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Statement Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Leaves Main...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,887Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Sapphire Tank Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is diamond 0.75 carat. Ring size is US 8 (We can make any size) Please contact for any questions.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Princess Cut Diamond Geometric Sectioned Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Diamond Stone Count: 8 Ring Size: 5.5 Ring Band Width: 9mm Total Weight: 27.8 Grams Stamped: 750 Estate Condition: Very good; Professional...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7 Channel Set Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 7 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.23 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS-SI Ring Size: 8 Tota...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,053Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1920s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Sapphire Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Totally is sapphire 0.20 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.10 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Ring with 76.40 CTW in Citrine & Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 20th Century Style: Art Deco Retro Creator: Unknown Metal: 18K Rose and White Gold Stone: Diamonds & Citrine Ring size: 8 1/2 Ring width: 33.0 mm Stamped: No stamp, tested fo...
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold 1.40 Carat White Diamonds Ocean Wave Band Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold White Diamonds Ocean Inspired Wave Band Ring. 18K Yellow Gold Wave Ring with 1.40 Carat F Color VVS of White Diamonds Handmade in Italy by Rossella ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Asymmetric White Akoya Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Color: H–I Diamond Clarity: SI1–SI2 Diamond Stone Count: 8 Ring Size: 6.75 Ring Band Width: 2.3mm - 2.6mm Total Weight: 5.9 Grams Stamped: 18 Estate Condition: Very good; Pro...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Satin and High Polish Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.7 Grams Sapphire Count: 1 oval blue sapphire Sapphire Measurements: ~6.9 mm x 5.3 mm x 2.3 mm Sapphire Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The 18k yellow gold contributes to the grandeur of this bridal ring and completes a lavish, elegant look. Condition: Good; slight abrasions to band Era: Mid Century Year: 1980s Me...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold over .925 Sterling Silver Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring 1 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Add some glamour to your outfit with this breathtaking diamond ring. Comes in size 8. Product Features: • Metal: .925 Yellow Sterling Silver with 10K Gold Plating • Average Gram W...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold
Huge 10.90 Carats Baguette Cut Diamond Multi Row Domed Cocktail Ring in Platinu
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This stunning diamond ring is a masterclass in modern luxury, showcasing an intricate layout of baguette-cut diamonds set seamlessly across the dome shaped band.
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow and white Gold Emerald Solitaire with Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow and white Gold Emerald Solitaire With Diamond Accents Ring 8 round diamonds Size 8 3 grams total weight.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.28ct GIA Natural Diamond Retro Men’s Ring in Two-Tone Gold 14k
Located in Miami, FL
The wide yellow gold shank offers substantial weight and comfort, making this piece ideal for collectors of vintage men’s jewelry or anyone seeking a statement ring with confident ma...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size: 8 x6 mm Baguette Diamonds: Two 4.5 x 2 mm Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: GHI D...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R0539 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.4 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.40 cts Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 8 This ring can be sized for...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size: 8 x6 mm Baguette Diamonds: Two 4.5 x 2 mm Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: GHI D...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Geometric Ridged Band Ring with Round Diamonds in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8 This chic band ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and showcases a sleek, geometric textured design, adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round and Baguette Diamond Split Shank Cluster Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This dazzling ring is crafted in 14 karat white gold and features an intricate arrangement of round and baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Piaget 18 Karat White Gold Luxury Turning Wedding Band Ring with Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Manhasset, NY
18 Kt White Gold Luxury Piaget Wedding Ring with Diamonds Size 8 with 9.9 grams total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold
5.79 Carats E VVS1 GIA Certified Brilliant-Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details of the piece: Gross Weight: 6.33 grams 18 Karat Gold: 5.172 grams Brilliant-Cut Round Diamond: 5.79 carats Ring Size: US 8 Note: The ring size can be changed.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Geometric Ring or Bridal Band 0.33 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold And Diamond Geometric Ring 0.33 TDW. Size 8 6 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Emerald Cut Tourmaline and Channel Set Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This striking tourmaline and diamond ring captivates with a commanding emerald-cut green tourmaline at its center, exuding rich depth and clarity.
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pearl and Pavé Diamond Split Shank Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Pearl and Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.24 CTW Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 8 We...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k 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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