Sonia B Multiband Ring with Gemstones
By Sonia B
Located in Darnestown, MD
Fashionable ring by Sonia B with five bands that merge as one on the shank.
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold
Sonia B Diamond Pavé set Dome Ring in Platinum
By Sonia B
Located in La Jolla, CA
Sonia B Diamond Pavé set Dome Ring in Platinum Diamond Dome Ring features lively, bright Round Brilliant Diamonds pavé-set in dome style in Platinum by Sonia B.
Diamond, Platinum
Sonia B 14K Diamond Cluster Ring • 15.04g Solid Gold • Size 8
By Sonia B
Located in Media, PA
This impressive Sonia B 14K yellow gold diamond ring is a substantial and beautifully crafted statement piece.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Sonia B Pavé Diamond Domed Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5 This elegant Sonia B diamond ring showcases a sleek band lined with brilliant sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B. 18k Gold Cushion Pink Tourmaline Solitaire Spinel & Diamond Band Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very lovely tourmaline, spinel, and diamond cocktail ring that is designed by Sonia B. and crafted in solid 18k white gold.
Diamond, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B. Natural 1.70 Carat Diamond Pave 18-Karat Fashion Ring In Stock
By Sonia B
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sonia B. Natural 1.70 Carat Diamond Pave 18-Karat Fashion Ring This is a super versatile natural diamond, designer, fashion ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B. Asymmetrical Garnet Cluster Wide Band Ring with Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow gold Brand: Sonia B. Gemstones: Garnets & Diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.35 CTW Diamond Clarity: VS-SI Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Cut: Round Garnet Tot...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B 4.5 Carat Kunzite and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Express your mood wearing this serine violet 4.5 carat cushion cut Kunzite framed with a complementing 18 karat yellow gold bezel that makes the gemstone color pop. Surrounding the 1...
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B 3.70 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Band Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Sonia B ruby and diamond dome cocktail ring. This exquisite piece is artfully crafted with a luxurious blend of fifty three round fiery round rubies and 120 dazzling round ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Sonia B. Pavé Diamond Feather Motif Wide Band Ring in Polished 14 Karat Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 100 Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.76 CTW Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B Diamond Gold Band
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Darnestown, MD
Criss cross ring of gold and diamonds by Sonia B. Ring is size 5; can be sized up or down.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sonia B 8.00 Carat Pink Kunzite Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Sonia B 14k rose gold ring with a oval 8.00 carat Kunzite center stone accented by 108 bright white sparkly round full cut diamonds throughout the setting.
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Sonia B. Bitton London Blue Topaz Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Cushion Cut size 8
By Sonia B
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a Sonia B. Lodon Blue Topaz cushion cut center and Diamond ring in 14k white gold, size 8.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B 2.00 Carat Black Diamond White Gold Ribbon Design Cocktail Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Sonia B white and black diamond cocktail ring set in 18k white gold ribbon design. 62 round black diamonds, approx. total weight .75cts 100 full cut round diamonds approx. total wei...
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Sonia B. Multi Row Criss-Cross Diamond Band Ring Set in Two-Toned 18 Karat Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This beautiful Sonia B diamond ring is a stunning blend of elegance and sophistication, crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B 14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Band
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Sonia B Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 37 round brilliant cut = 0.55cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Size: 7 Dimensions: ring measures 5mm in width Weight: 4.27 grams
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sonia B. Multi-Colored Gemstone Squared Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This beautiful Sonia B. ring features a striking large cushion pink tourmaline as its centerpiece, encircled by an array of multicolored lab-grown sapphires, as well as...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold
Sonia B. Citrine and Diamond Chunky Star Motif Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 6.75 This incredible cocktail ring by Sonia B.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B. Designs 3D Flower Motif Cocktail Ring with Diamonds Two-Tone 14K Gold
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Ring Size: 8 Diamond Count: 5 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.11 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B. Asscher Cut Kunzite Solitaire Ring with Diamond Band in 14 Karat Gold
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6 This kunzite and diamond ring by Sonia B. captures a soft, romantic glow with its striking design.
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B. Designs Green Garnet and Diamond Spinning Disc Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.25 Wonderfully unique green garnet and diamond cocktail ring by Sonia B.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B. Diamond Flower Motif Textured Cocktail Ring in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5 Introducing an elegant and stylish piece by Sonia B.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Sonia B. Dangling Pear Cut Garnet Scroll Motif Band Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Sonia B ring is a striking blend of bold color and refined elegance.
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sonia B. Oval Cut Pink Kunzite Ring with Pavé Diamonds in 14 Karat White Gold
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75 This scintillating ring by Sonia B. features an artfully detailed pave diamond band surrounding a sensational 9.95 carat pink kunzite stone in a luxurious high profi...
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,255 / item
Sonia Bitton 14K White gold Tsavorite & Diamond ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this mesmerizing tsavorite and diamond ring, the ultimate statement piece that adds the perfect 'Oomph' factor to your look. Crafted in 14K white gold, the ri...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sonia Bitton 14K Yellow gold Diamond Flower Lily ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Experience the everlasting bloom of this stunning flower ring, radiating beauty throughout the year! Meticulously crafted from 14K gold, this exquisite piece is adorned with diamond ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia Bitton 14K Yellow gold Diamond New York Skyline ring Size 6
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Carry the iconic New York City skyline with you wherever you wander! Crafted in 14K gold, this ring boasts an elaborately embossed design of the Big Apple's majestic skyscrapers. Thr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia Bitton 14K Yellow gold 0.15ct diamond corkscrew cuff ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Perched atop a rare corkscrew-style band are three exquisite diamonds, beautifully illuminating this ring with a dazzling radiance! Beyond the allure of these stunning gemstones, you...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Titanium, Yellow Gold
Sonia Bitton 14K White gold 0.15ct diamond corkscrew cuff ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
Perched atop a rare corkscrew-style band are three exquisite diamonds, beautifully illuminating this ring with a dazzling radiance! Beyond the allure of these stunning gemstones, you...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Titanium, White Gold
Sonia B 1ctw Diamond Dome Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 63 stones round brilliant cut 1.6 - 1.75 mm approximately 1 total carats H-I color, SI1-I1 clarity Ring Size 6.75 Width: 15.3 mm Weight: 7.2 dwts. / 11.1 grams ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 6.25- This sparkling flower ring features 11 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,850
Sonia B. Diamond 3-Row Wide Cluster Flexible Band in 14K White Gold
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sonia B. Diamond 3-Row Wide Cluster Flexible Band in 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,500
Romantic Sonia B. Wide Gold Diamond Band Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This phenomenal 18k yellow gold prong set wide diamond band comes from New York designer Sonia Bitton. It resembles satin finished ribbons with randomly set diamonds. The attention t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
10.60 Carat Iolite and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Earring and Ring Jewelry Set
By Sonia B
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Jewelry Set by Sonia B 14k White Gold Round Iolite & Diamond Plaque Ring Features Interspersed Prong-Set Round Iolite and Pave-Set Round Diamonds in a Plaque Setting Weight ...
Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,900
18 Karat Sonia B Diamond Dome Ring White Gold 2.24 Carat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the well known designer, Sonia B is this 18K White Gold wide Diamond Band.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sonia Bitton Diamond Vintage Style Anniversary Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Sonia Bitton Diamond Vintage Style Anniversary Band Ring in 14K Sonia Bitton Diamond Vintage Style Anniversary Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds Carat Weight: Approx. 0.45ctw Band ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,400
Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Vail, CO
Pink tourmaline, ruby and diamond ring, centering a modern cushion-shaped pink tourmaline with baguette-cut ruby shoulders and pavé diamond accents, mounted in 18k white gold, mounti...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$15,120
14K Yellow Gold, VS Diamond Bracelet/Bangle Sonia B
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in exquisite luxury with our 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring from the renowned brand SONIA B. Featuring 4.00 Carats of dazzling round brilliant cut diamonds, each boasting VS cl...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,500
Sonia B. 18K White Gold 2.31ct Diamond Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Southampton, PA
The broad top-center is decorated with nine round diamonds on round bezels, accented with smaller round diamonds.This Sonia B. 18K White Gold 2.31 ct Diamond Ring is offered in estat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,000
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sonia B Diamond Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Dallas, TX
So light and comfy on the finger! This free flowing ring supports .75 carats of round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bypass Diamond Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Sonia B. Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 85 round brilliant cut=1.30cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI Dimensions: width 18.17mm Ring Size: 4 3/4 (please allow 2 additional sh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,385
Sonia B Citrine Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Sonia B golden yellow Citrine and bright white diamond large 14k gold cocktail ring. 1 oval fine Citrine 15.5 x 10 x 5.8mm, approx. total weight 6.0cts 44 full cut diamond...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sonia B. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Starfish Cocktail Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sonia B. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Starfish Cocktail Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 20.07 grams Diamonds: Approx. .40 CTW G VS round diamonds Size: 8 (US) Top: 20 x 23.5 Sig...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,715
Sonia B Red Rubellite Diamond Gold Flex Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Sonia B Red Rubellite Diamond Gold Flex Ring. Set with bright red Rubellite's surrounded in a halos of full cut diamonds. 56 full cut diamonds approx. total weight .42cts, G-H, ...
Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B Oval Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Sonia B oval green Tourmaline ring with raised top and white diamond accents. 1 Oval genuine green Tourmaline 10 x 8mm, approx. total weight 2.90cts 8 full cut round diamonds, ap...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B. 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Four Leaf Clover Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Flushing, NY
Sonia B. 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Four Leaf Clover Ring Marked: 750 Sonia B.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B. Bitton Amethyst Tourmaline Diamond White Gold Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Amethyst Tourmaline Ring by Sonia B. Bitton.
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sonia B. 2.25 Carat Diamond Flex Stacking Ring Estate
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k white gold, this multiband flex ring by Sonia B features a stunning arrangement of 27 round brilliant diamonds weighing an estimated 2.25 carats total weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Three-Row Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Sonia B three row flex ring with red Rubies and full cut white diamonds.
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B 14k White Gold Cat Ring with Black Diamonds & Tsavorite Eyes
By Sonia B
Located in Dallas, TX
Not just for cat lovers! This unusual cat shaped ring is in 14 karat white gold and supports approximately 5.75 carats of black/brown diamonds and tsavorite eyes!
Black Diamond, Tsavorite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B 4.00 Carat Diamonds Two Color Gold Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous look! In 14 karat two tone, size 8 1/4.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold And Diamonds Ring By Sonia Bitton
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in New York, NY
The ring is signed: 18K SONIA B. Note: Sonia B Designs is a luxury fine jewelry collection based in New York City and created by Sonia Bitton.
Diamond, White Gold
Sonia B 18K Yellow Gold 6.30 Carat Diamond Ruby Eternity Band
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. 7.80 Grams. Stones- 32 Rectangular Baguette Rubies 5.75 Carats, 76 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS2-SI1 Clarity 1.00 C...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Wave Ring
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Sonia B Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Size: 5.75 (complimentary sizing available upon request) Weight: 15.46 grams
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sonia B 1ctw Diamond Dome Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds, 63 stones round brilliant cut 1.6 - 1.75 mm approximately 1 total carats H-I color, SI1-I1 clarity Ring Size 6.75 Width: 15.3 mm Weight: 7.2 dwts. / 11.1 grams ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B Diamond Wrapping Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Sonia B Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 17 round brilliants = 0.34 carat total weight Color: G Clarity: VS Dimensions: ring top is 12.61mm long and 22.84mm wide Ring Si...
Sonia B .40ctw Diamond Pave Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds round brilliant cut approximately .40 total carats G-H color, SI1-I1 clarity Ring Size 6 Width: 2.7 mm Weight: 2.1 dwts. / 3.3 grams Stamps: "14k Sonia B" A Cou...
Diamond, 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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