Vintage ruby diamond 18k gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage cluster ring centers on a richly colored oval cut ruby weighing approximately 0.50 carat, offering a vibrant focal point full of depth and warmth.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.35 ct Rubies 1.57 ct Total Weight 7.50 gr RF *GUEH (F130) Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the messa...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.38 ct Rubies 1.54 ct Total Weight 3.00 gr RF *GFIA (F140) Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the mes...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Oval Ruby and Multi-Cut Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Diamonds are 1.23CT Center Ruby is 1.03CT Measurement: Ring Size 6.50
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gold Cluster Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant cluster ring crafted in 14k white gold. The ring is set with 6 natural rubies totaling 1.06 ct, highlighted by 8 brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.61 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.54 ct Rubies 3.18 ct Total Weight 8.20 gr RF *GCFF RK.AUUA112 Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the m...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14 Karat White Gold Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 1 Princess Cut = 1.09cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 8 Round Brilliant Cut = 0.10cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Rubies: 10 Round C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The rubies add a pop of color and the diamonds bring gorgeous sparkle to the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Ring 6.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ring size is 8 and can be sized, up or down, 1 1/2 sizes or less.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.40 ct Ruby 3.85 ct - 10 mm x 8 mm Total Weight 11.30 gr RF +HFOO RK.AORO Italian Size 15.5 Usa Size 7.34 French Size 55.5 For any informations, feel free to contact the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Victorian Era Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love a beautiful vintage diamond & gemstone cluster!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Victorian 1840 - 1900 Head Width: 12.9mm Head Height: 6.7mm Weight: 4.8 G...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This beautiful vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and it is also numbered inside of the shank.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,529Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classical Combination Ruby White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Pendant Available) Diamond 8-RND-0,32-G/VS1A Diamond 46-RND-0,16-G/VS1A Ruby 1-0,87ct Ruby 2-0,16ct Weight 4.23 grams Size 17 With a heritage of anci...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.6 grams Face Dimensions: 18mm x 16mm Ruby Dimensions: 8 (3mm) Emerald Dimensions: 7mm x 5mm (approx. 0.85ct) Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.49c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Old Mine Diamond & Ruby Ring An 18 karat white gold ring set with 8 old mine diamonds and 5 round cut rubies Accompanied by an AGL report stating that the center ruby is o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Ruby Diamond Pavé Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Diamond 1.50 total carats RING SIZE: US 7/7.5 - IT 15 - FR 55 - UK O, Resizable on request, free of charge WEIGHT: 8 grams * the ring is professionally tested by our internal gemo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,796Sale Price|43% Off
Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare
Located in Northampton, MA
And numerous tiny single-cut diamonds trim the outside edge. Six oval rubies complete the ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.8 grams Ring Size: J (49) Band Width: 1mm Face Dimensions: 17mm x 15mm Centre Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.12 carats Diamond Details: Colour: G, Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Intertwined Snake Rose Gold Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. - Two rubies total 0.27 carats - Two diamonds total 0.16 carats - Crafted in Los Angeles, California - Size 8 (resizable)
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby White Diamonds White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
White Diamonds 2.42 ct Ruby 3.24 ct / 12 mm X 8 mm Total Weight 10 g R.F + ihhh Dimentions 15 mm X 22 mm Italian size 16 French size 56 Usa size 7.5 For any inquiries, please co...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in 18k yellow gold, the ring exudes elegance and luxury. Total weight: 12.8 grams Ring size: 8
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kallati Ruby & Diamond Twist Band - Rose Gold 9k .38ctw Wedding Ring Size 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $530 Size: 7 1/4 Brand: Kallati Metal Content: 9k Rose Gold & 9k White Gold Stone Information Genuine Rubies Treatment: Heating Carats: .28ctw Cut: Round Color: Pin...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Ruby 3.65ct Diamond Platinum Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The top of this piece measures 21.5 mm x 8 mm height, it is currently USA ring size 6.5 and sizable.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Jubilee Cut Diamond Ruby Gold Retro Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring is size 6.5 and can be re-sized if needed. The center of the ring measures 3/4 x 5/8 inch (18 x 16 mm).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$700Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds. "Evel Eye" Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Metal: 14k solid gold Weight: 2 g. Depends from size Central stone: Natural ruby Round brilliant shape, weight - approx 0.45 ct, red color Clarity: Transparent Surrounding stones: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Dome Ring 18k Gold French Diamond Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant colors and a touch of geometric flair provide a distinct character to this vintage ring. CIRCA: 1980s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Diamond & Ruby WEIGHT: 6.5 Gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$8,470Sale Price|30% Off
Alternating Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
8 Rubies weighing 2.52 Carats 8 Round Diamonds weighing 1.95 Carats. Set in Platinum. Size 6. Also available in Pink Sapphire, Emeralds and Rubies. Can be ordered in any size.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Dinner Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This ring is currently a size 4 & 1/2. Complimentary sizing available upon request.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 GAI Certified- This stunning ring features one oval ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) and 106 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully de...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Lapis, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.57 ct Rubies 1.93 ct Lapis 2.70 gr Total Weight 16.30 gr RF *GOEH (F130) Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any information, feel free to contact the seller t...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby Cocktail Ring Natural Rubies Ring Yellow Gold Solid
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare find!!1 Natural oval ruby cocktail ring with natural rubies and small diamonds in 10KT yellow gold, vintage cocktail ring that looks amazing in hand!
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Garnet, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.12 ct Rubies 0.43 ct Garnet 15.14 ct Total Weight 8.30 gr RF *GFUU (F120) Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any information, feel free to contact the seller...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.29 ct Sapphires and Rubies 6.83 ct Total Weight 8.70 gr RF *GHOH (F130) Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any information, feel free to contact the seller th...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
AGL Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in an openwork design with exceptional detail, this ring is perfect for any collection. Ring size: 8 1/2 Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold Stamp: (maker's mark) 18K Gross weight: 8.5...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Ruby Ring MCM 4.38 Carats - A Tray of Cocktails Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Perfectly, outrageously flashy, and fun, this Midcentury (circa 1950s) cocktail ring is bursting with marquise-cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring 3.50tcw, 8.8gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
There is 3.50tcw of natural rubies and diamonds. Stamped 18k, weighs 8.8gr Size 8 1/4
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold A bold and architectural ring crafted in luminous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 3.8 Grams Stone: 0.24tcw Ruby, 0.27tcw Diamond Measurements: 22.5 x 22.4 x 2.8mm Size: 8 Hallmark: 18k Item #: BR-1834-031826-02
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Marguerite Ruby & Diamond Flower Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details: • Period: Contemporary • Style: Marguerite (daisy) floral • Metal: 18K white gold (750‰) • Center Stone: Natural ruby, approx. 0.20 ct • Accents: 8 round brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.72ct "Pigeons Blood" Oval Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Oval-cut 1.72 carats approx. ruby, vivid red color, heated, and Burma origin 16 round diamonds 0.48 carats total weight Set in 18 karat white gold 9.96 grams approx. total ring wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Ruby 5.01 Carat
Located in Paris, FR
Ring in 18 Carat yellow Gold setting in its center a large Ruby set with Claws weighing 5.01 Carats supported on each side by a Shuttle cut Diamond Dimension 8 x 4.5 mm or approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Product Details: Design: Retro, asymmetrical shape with intricate craftsmanship Center Stones: Two rows of round rubies Total Ruby Weight: Approximately 2.82 carats Accent Stones: S...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s French Platinum Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bilateral Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The French hallmark to the surface of the shank has wear in keeping with age. Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Square Faceted Content 0.90 carat Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Square Fa...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Stunning Colombian Emerald Ruby Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Each corner of the ring's front is set with a french cut rubies, (total of 4 rubies). 4 carved onyx (total of 16 onyx) The ring does not have a visible metal karat stamp or manufa...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Ring Ruby Sapphire circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat, Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely 1950s ring drawing a knot of twisted 18 Kt (750°/ooo) yellow gold wires set with lines of sapphires, rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Oval .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Oval Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond Peacock Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement piece, perfect for both everyday elegance and special occasions. *Custom Made Ring -Material: 14K Rose Gold -Condition: Pre-Owned *Ruby: 0,70ctw *Diamond: 0,35...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique diamond & ruby ring, Poland, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Hallmarking: hallmark for gold 0.585, additional silver hallmark and the letter W (Polish hallmarks used in 1920-1931) stamped on the central outer part of the ring rail Central sto...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.48 ct Rubies 1.96 ct Coral 1.10 gr Total Weight 6.70 gr RF *GGEI RK.AGIH116 Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any information, feel free to contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Alternating Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains 8 elongated square rubies 3.12tcw and 8 radiant cut diamonds, 1.65tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Flush Set Ring with Diamond and Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
weight: 14.83 grams size: 18 mm / 8 US. measurements ruby: 7 x 5 x 4.5 mm width: 5.6 -11 mm
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 0.48 ct Rubies 1.96 ct Coral 1.00 gr Total Weight 6.60 gr RF *GGOF (F108) Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any information, feel free to contact the seller th...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby Engagement Ring with Invisible Set Rubies and Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx. total weight) Ring size: US 3 – 8 available Center Gemstones Type: Diamond Average Color: G Average Clarity: VS Shape: Octagon Size: 3.8 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Pink Sapphire Precious White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Yellow Gold 14 K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 2-RND-0,18-F/VS2A Diamond 8-RND-0,35-F/VS2A Ruby 107-2,73ct Pink Sapphire 83-3,17ct Pink Sapphire 65-1,25ct Weight 12....
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Diamonds 4.02 ct Rubies 3.42 ct Total Weight 9.10 gr RF +GRUEE RK.AUCEG102 Italian Size 17 Usa Size 8 French Size 57 For any inquiries, contact the seller through the message center.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.19 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.10 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing availabl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Oval 5.06ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 4.76c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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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