Elizabeth Fine Jewelry 0.80 Carat Diamond Multi-Row Spiral Ring 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the breathtaking 0.80 Carat Diamond Multi-Row Spiral Ring in 18k Rose Gold! This stunning piece of jewelry is truly unique and special.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pear Cut 1.87Ct Natural Diamond Floral Spiral Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut 1.87Ct Natural Diamond Floral Spiral Ring 14K White Gold Fine Jewelry This ring wraps delicately around the finger, showcasing two blooming floral clusters at each end.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut 1.87Ct Natural Diamond Floral Spiral Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut 1.87Ct Natural Diamond Floral Spiral Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry This ring wraps delicately around the finger, showcasing two blooming floral clusters at each end.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Marquise & Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Spiral Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A meaningful symbol of your never ending commitment. The beautiful ring is crafted from 14-karat white gold and features 126 single cut, brilliant cut & marquise diamond set in p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Marquise & Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Spiral Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A meaningful symbol of your never ending commitment. The beautiful ring is crafted from 18-karat white gold and features 126 single cut, brilliant cut & marquise diamond set in p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond Domed Cluster Spiral Motif Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The unique spiral formation gives the ring a sense of movement and depth, creating a dynamic and eye-catching display of diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Spiral Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Spiral Band Ring features three rows of oval cut diamonds with a big pear shape emerald set beside the three of the rows making a ban...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
CTW 3.37 Natural Diamond Spiral Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
CTW 3.37 Natural Diamond Spiral Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry This ring features marquise cut and pear cut diamonds cluster set in the multiple rows making a cocktai...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond Spiral Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Zambian Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Spiral Band Ring features three rows of oval cut diamonds with a big pear shape emerald set beside the three of the rows making a ban...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Prong Set Diamond Multi Row Spiral Ring 18K Yellow Gold 0.76Cttw Size 7
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful spiral diamond ring is all about sparkle. Crafted in high polished 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Halo Pave Baguette Spiral Wave Cocktail Band 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Halo Pave Baguette Spiral Wave Cocktail Band 18 Karat White Gold Ring 4.00 cts Diamonds GH/VS Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 18K White Gold Size 7.5 - Resizable Upon Req...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Criss Cross Pave Cocktail Fashion Open Spiral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Criss Cross Pave Cocktail Fashion Open Spiral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 0.65 Carats of Pave GH/VS Diamonds Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Great Value Size ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
de Grisogono Allegra 18K White Gold Ceramic Diamond Spiral Cocktail Ring Sz 6.5
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous cocktail ring by now extinct Italian maker, de Grisogono. Hand crafted in heavy 18K white gold and white ceramic, this impressive and substantial piece has been set with a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Green Emerald 14K White Gold Diamond Halo Floral Flower Spirals Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a vibrant green emerald at its center, elegantly encircled by intricate loops of sparkling diamonds. The diamonds are meticulously set in a swirling patt...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Pave Set Cluster Round Halo Bypass Spiral 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring is crafted in 14k white gold. The center features a stunning round cuts diamonds, weighing 0.75 carats, set in a sophisticated mounting. The design includes intri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
SGL Certified 3.10 Carat SI/HI Multi Shape Diamond Yellow Gold Spiral Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 7.02 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SGL Certified 2.15 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Yellow Gold Spiral Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.15 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Bulgari B.zero1 Rock Four-Band Studded Spiral With Pave Diamonds Ring 18K Yellow
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
B.zero1 Rock four-band ring in 18 kt yellow gold with studded spiral and pavé diamonds on the edges.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Toi Et Moi Ceylon Blue Sapphire Spiral Ring With Pave Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the timeless "you and me" design, this spiral ring brings a romantic twist with two vivid Ceylon blue sapphires (0.80 carats) gracefully wrapped in a swirl of 0.70 carats...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
0.96Ct SI Clarity HI Color Mixed Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Spiral Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 0.96Ct SI Clarity HI Color Mixed Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Spiral Ring features mixed cut diamonds set on the front of the spiral band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.96Ct SI Clarity HI Color Mixed Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Spiral Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 0.96Ct SI Clarity HI Color Mixed Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Spiral Ring features mixed cut diamonds set on the front of the spiral band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Grey Silver Black Tahitian Pearl White Gold Diamond Pave Set Spiral Bypass Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Elegant and Timeless. Set with a Lustrous Black Tahitian Pearl. Accented by Intricate White Gold Detailing. 14K White Gold. 1.65 CTW Diamonds. Natural Pearl.
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 14 karat White Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 14 karat White Jewelry The design features three elegant rows of alternating marquise shaped diamonds, set in a sleek, high-polishe...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 18 karat White Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3 Ct SI/H Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Spiral Ring 18 karat White Jewelry The design features three elegant rows of alternating marquise shaped diamonds, set in a sleek, high-polishe...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Spiral Ring With Channel Setting Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.952g,D:1.39ct Emer:1.15ct
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 carats Round Diamond Double Two Stone Spiral Halo Pave Vintage White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Round Diamond Double Two Stone Spiral Halo Pave Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Ring Around 2 Carats Silvery Warm Grey Round Solitaire Diamonds (1 carat each Diamond) 0.10 Carats of sma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Shape 4.60Ct SI/H Diamond Spiral Band Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Multi Shape 4.60Ct SI/H Diamond Spiral Band Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry This ring features a unique open double-band design, adorned with a luxurious arrangement of diamonds in ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Shape 4.60Ct SI/H Diamond Spiral Band Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Multi Shape 4.60Ct SI/H Diamond Spiral Band Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry This ring features a unique open double-band design, adorned with a luxurious arrangement of diamonds in ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Octagon Emerald Diamond Spring Spiral Ring for Her in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Octagon Emerald Diamond Spring Spiral Ring for Her in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.92 carats and diamonds of 0.28 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Triple Band Spiral Diamond Ring 1.63Ct Natural Pear & Round SI-S2
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted with the utmost precision and attention to detail, this wrap ring seamlessly blends classic elegance with contemporary flair, making it a perfect accessory for any occasion. ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Pave Curve Spiral Wave Open Twist Cocktail 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Diamond Pave Curve Spiral Wave Open Twist Cocktail 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Ring 0.65 Carats of FG/VS Diamonds Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K White Gold & Yellow Gold Great Valu...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,508Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Blue Sapphire Diamond Spiral Spring 14k White Gold Band Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Blue Sapphire Diamond Spiral Spring Band Ring Gift for Her in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 0.99 carats and diamonds of 0.28 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spiral 18k Gold WhiteTourmaline Organic Spira Ring By Capucine H
Located in Geneve, CH
Spira Diamond Ring by Capucine H Dimensions: Made to size Materials: 18k recycled gold, 1.70 carats natural certified diamond H VSI Inspired by the fern's fiddlehead, that suspended...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
VintageDiamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral 1.05 TDW Old Mine
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage Diamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral 1.05 TDW Old Mine This absolutely stunning unusual ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Rose Gold and set with Old Mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
4.93 Carat Oval Zambian Emerald Spiral Ring 0.76 Ct Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-22242 Gross Wt. :- 9.39 gram 18k White Gold Wt. :- 8.25 gram Diamond Wt. :- 0.76 Carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt. :- 4.93 Carat Ring...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
SI/H Natural Diamond Pear Cut 2.5Ct Spiral Wrap Band Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Natural 2.5 Carat SI/H Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Spiral Wrap Band Ring features pear cut diamond studded in the front of the ring in triple rows.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 2.5 Carat SI/H Diamond Spiral Wrap Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Natural 2.5 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Spiral Wrap Band Ring features pear cut diamond studded in the front of the ring in triple rows.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
SI/HI Real Diamond Spiral Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 2.43 carats diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
SI/HI Real Diamond Spiral Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry Gift for Her
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and handset with 2.43 carats diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.11 Ct Pear and Round SI/H Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 14K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.11 Ct Pear and Round SI/H Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 14K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry This elegant spiral ring is designed to wrap gracefully around the finger, featuring two pear-cut simu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diana M. 18 kt White Gold Diamond Ring With a 3 Row Crossed Spiral Design 7.10ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond ring with a 3 row crossed spiral design containing 7.50 cts tw of diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 3.10 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond in 18K Spiraled Texture Gold
Located in Greenwich, CT
A substantial domed cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold, centered on a single old round brilliant diamond weighing 3.10 carats, graded G color and SI2 clarity. The diamond is bezel-set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/2 Ctw Diamond Cluster Spiral Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold-plated .925 sterling silver, this bridal set embodies romance and sophistication with its unique spiral design, symbolizing eternal unit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Diana M. Custom 1.35 Cts. Diamond Ring 14K Two Tone Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14 kt two tone diamond ring with spiral design adorned with 1.35 cts tw round diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.52ct Diamond Modern Twist Wrap 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Awesome Diamond Spiral Wrap Open Ring is a bold and stylish piece, perfect for making a statement.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rachel Koen 1.19Cttw Round Cut Diamond Band Ring 18K Yellow & White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful spiral diamond ring is all about sparkle and glamour.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.38 cts pink sapphire heart & 0.59 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural pink sapphire heart diamond spiral pinky ring 18K gold Real 1.25CTW pink sapphire heart ring gold Pink sapphire heart ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural 1.58 cts blue sapphire heart & 0.48 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural blue sapphire heart diamond spiral pinky ring gold Real blue sapphire heart ring gold Blue sapphire heart ring gold STONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Blue Sapphire ✦ Gemstone T...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.7ct SI/H Pear Diamond Open Bypass Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 14k White Gold Open Ring, Adjustable Cuff Ring, Three Row Gold Diamond Stacking Wrap Ring, Promise Spiral Ring, 2nd Anniversary Gift This Dainty Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.7ct SI/H Pear Diamond Open Bypass Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Diamond Wedding Ring, 18k White Gold Open Ring, Adjustable Cuff Ring, Three Row Gold Diamond Stacking Wrap Ring, Promise Spiral Ring, 2nd Anniversary Gift This Dainty Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear & Round Cut 2.11 Ct Natural Diamond Wrap Ring 18K Rose Gold Jewelry Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.11 Ct Pear and Round SI/H Diamond Spiral Wrap Ring 18K Rose Gold Fine Jewelry This elegant spiral ring is designed to wrap gracefully around the finger, featuring two pear-cut simu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Heart Emerald Triple Band Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Heart Emerald Triple Band Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Spiral Ring is a luxurious blend of timeless elegance and vibrant color.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Stackable Bridal Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Round Natural Diamond spiral design Band Ring. This ring is beautifully designed and prong set with 107 round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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