"Skinny Twist" Stacker Set: Rhodolite Solitaire w Diamonds + Two 18K Gold Bands
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes was asked to make an engagement ring with a bulgy band and a setting for a nice two carat diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
18k White Gold & Enamel Triple Stack Band "Hearts & Diamonds" in Green
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and Trendy 18k White Gold with Green Enamel and Diamond Inlay "Hearts & Diamonds" Band with Two Parallel Thin Bands Bordering. (one piece) Total Carat Weight: 1.03 Carats (...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
18k White Gold & Enamel Triple Stack Band "Hearts & Diamonds" in Blue
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and Trendy 18k White Gold with Blue Enamel and Diamond Inlay "Hearts & Diamonds" Band with Two Parallel Thin Bands Bordering. (one piece) Total Carat Weight: 1.03 Carats (t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Marquise Double Bezel Diamond Band Minimalist Slim Stack 14K Yellow Gold Revival
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 karat yellow gold Ring Size: 7.5 Band Width: 2.4 millimeters Center Diamond Shape: Marquise Center Diamond Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pear Double V Stack Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Pear Blue Topaz LR51454Y45BT
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This Gabriel & Co. designer ring is a beauty, and low profile! A pear shape Swiss blue topaz is set in polished 14k yellow gold and accented with diamonds. Add a touch of style to an...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Unique Gold Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique Gold Diamond Ring Criss Cross Ring 18k Gold Rose Minimalist Diamond Ring Two Diamond Bypass Ring Stacking Dainty Thin band ring in 18k solid gold featured with natural white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Floral Milgrain Stackable Band .18 Carat in 14k White Gold Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The 14 karat white gold is accented with round brilliant diamonds. This ring is an amazing fashion band and can be paired with other bands as a statement stackable band!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Half Eternity Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Wedding Band Ring Half Eternity Ring 18k Gold Diamond Ring Diamond Engagement Ring Stackable Ring Curved Diamond Ring Another minimalist ring from our Ring Collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$793Sale Price / item|55% Off
14k Gold Ring with Opal and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural opal and diamonds. October birthstone ring.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
0.40 Ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Eternity ring, Diamond curved band, Stacking ring, Gold eternity band, Gifts for her, Delicate stackable ring Eternity ring, eternity band, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid gift...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40 Ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Eternity ring, Diamond curved band, Stacking ring, Gold eternity band, Gifts for her, Delicate stackable ring Eternity ring, eternity band, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid gift...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.44 Ct Diamond Eternity Ring Band in 14K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Full Eternity ring, Diamond band, Stacking ring, Gold eternity band, Gifts for her, Delicate stackable ring Eternity ring, eternity band, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid gifts,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.44 Ct Diamond Eternity Ring Band in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Full Eternity ring, Diamond band, Stacking ring, Gold eternity band, Gifts for her, Delicate stackable ring Eternity ring, eternity band, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid gifts,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,486Sale Price|20% Off
Cluster Diamond Solitaire Band Ring Made In 18kt White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Information: Metal Type: 18KT White Gold Gold Weight: 2.17 grams Diamond Details: Total Diamond Weight: 0.96 carats Setting Style: Cluster Stone Shape: Round Brilliant Mix Pr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Stacking Ring. A fine ring with a classic design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful arrang...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Split Shank Wire Dainty Minimalist Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Split Shank Wire Ring Stacking Dainty Minimalist Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Scattered Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the beauty of the stars, the Round Diamond Stackable Constellation Ring is a timeless piece that adds elegance to any ensemble.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Gold 0.24 Ctw Micro Pave Eternity Natural Diamond Ring SI GH
Located in New York, NY
RELATED KEYWORDS diamond ring, wedding ring, stackable ring, unique ring, minimalist ring, micro pave ring, thin dainty, silver pave band, anniversary band, thin dainty stacking, mic...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Hearts on Fire 2.02 Carat Repertoire Select Dream Three-Diamond Gold Ring
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Stamford, CT
Three Hearts on Fire Repertoire Select Dream Diamond 3 band stack-able ring, soldered together.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold 0.05 Ctw Duo Baguette Ring SI GH
Located in New York, NY
RELATED KEYWORDS delicate open ring, solid gold diamond, 14k gold yellow, gold wedding ring, diamond wedding band, half eternity, thin minimalist, stackable ring, dainty half band, r...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum 4 Carat Pear Shape Ceylon Moonstone Ring, Size 7.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Moonstone 4 cts Moonstone dimensions 12.8 x 16.23mm Size 7.75 - Can be resized Photos also show Platinum Burmese Moonstone Diamond Ring stacked with Platinum Asscher Diamond Eternit...
Moonstone, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,100
Floating Pear Diamond Stacking Ring in White Gold and Diamonds
By Katerina Marmagioli
Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR
Recycled 14K White Gold Diamonds Approx. 0.25 ct Floating Pear Diamond Stacking Ring in White Gold and Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,100
Floating Pear Diamond Stacking Ring in Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Katerina Marmagioli
Located in Nea Aghialos Magnesias, GR
Recycled 14K White Gold Diamonds Approx. 0.25 ct Floating Pear Diamond Stacking Ring in Yellow Gold and Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,495
Three-Tone Diamond Stackable Rings
Located in DALLAS, TX
Three separate 14k tri-color gold stackable rings with .89 carat total weight round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$895
Ruby Baguette Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
Add this dainty ring to your daily stack! Featuring a bold red Burmese ruby and accented by natural diamonds, this ring will add a vibrant drop of color to everyday jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,730
Everyday Three White Gold Diamond Stack Rings
Located in Bangkok, TH
3 Stack Rings in 18K White Gold with Diamonds. A contemporary stack rings perfect for everyday wear.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,055 / item
14K White Gold Honeycomb Diamond Stackable Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring also has a matching diamond bracelet. Ring US Size Options: US Size: 6 US Size: 7 US Size: 8 US Size: 9 14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring - Diamond weight: 0.21 ct total...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,055 / item
14K Rose Gold Honeycomb Diamond Stackable Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring also has a matching bracelet. Ring US Size Options: US Size: 6 US Size: 7 US Size: 8 US Size: 9 14K Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring - Diamond weight: 0.21 ct total weight -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,055
14K Yellow Gold Honeycomb Diamond Stackable Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring US Size Options: US Size: 6, 7, 8 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring - Diamond weight: 0.21 ct total weight - Diamond color: H - Diamond clarity: SI
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,750 / item
Geoffrey Good Hex Natural Diamond Stacking Rings
By Geoffrey Good
Located in Hudson, NY
Best worn in multiples or stacked with your existing jewelry, these rings create random patterns with 1.5mm natural diamonds burnished into the mitered notch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$200
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stack Ring Band
By Brij Nivesh
Located in Hollywood, FL
A Beautiful Handcrafted Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. A perfect Ring for the Special occasion Natural Diamond Details Pieces : 1 Pieces We...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,160
Rose Gold and 0.18 Carat Pink Diamond Stackable Ring
Located in Whippany, NJ
Embrace the allure of natural color diamonds and indulge in the beauty of this one-of-a-kind stackable ring.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$8,200 / item
Zigzag Color Diamond Stackable Ring Set in 18K Gold
By Brilliance Quadrant
Located in White Plains, NY
Perfect balance between funky and classy. This Zigzag stackable ring set is the best introduction to the world of the color diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Unavailable|$8,750
Stefan Hafner Pink Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Stacking Ring
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New York, NY
A Stefan Hafner pink sapphire, ruby and diamond stacking 18k white gold ring features 9 separate bands that are joined together at the bottom. 1 band contains 0.42 carats of clean wh...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$7,000
GIA Certified Fancy Gray Blue and Argyle Pink Diamond Stackable Ring
Located in Whippany, NJ
Indulge in the enchanting beauty of this stackable ring featuring a Modified Heart Shape, Fancy Gray Blue diamond with GIA #2211437497.
Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,600 / item
Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Stackable Ring Set in 18K Gold
By Brilliance Quadrant
Located in White Plains, NY
You can wear it as a set, as individual rings, or mix and match with other Brilliance Quadrant Signature Stackable Collections to make your own distinctive patterns
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,200 / item
Natural Fancy Pink Diamond Stackable Ring Set in 18K Rose Gold
By Brilliance Quadrant
Located in White Plains, NY
This combination can be worn as a set, as individual rings, or mix and match with other rings from Brilliance Quadrant Signature Stackable Collection to form your own special patterns
Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Scarab 18 Karart Gold Hand Carved Blue Topaz and Brown Diamond Stackable Ring
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Blue Topaz Scarab Stackable ring is made of 18k Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Brown Diamonds, and hand-carved deep Blue Topaz.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Stackable Ring in 14k Yellow and White Gold
Located in Whippany, NJ
Elevate your style with the breathtaking beauty of our heart-shaped stackable ring. This exquisite piece features a mesmerizing 0.10-carat fancy brownish yellow diamond, emanating wa...
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Set of Three 18 Karat Round Diamond Stacking Rings 2.32 Carat Total Weight
Located in Pikesville, MD
A simply stunning set of three solid 18 karat yellow gold solitaire rings made in a unique yet clean design at 2.32 carats total weight. Diamond weights are stamped inside each ring ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Fancy Orange Diamond Stackable Ring Set in 14k Yellow & White Gold
Located in Whippany, NJ
Indulge in pure elegance with our exquisite heart-shaped stackable ring, showcasing a breathtaking 0.16-carat fancy intense yellow-orange diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Fancy Yellow Diamond Stackable Ring Set in 14k Rose & White Gold
Located in Whippany, NJ
Elevate your style with a captivating statement piece, the stunning heart-shaped stackable ring. Adorned with a rare 0.18-carat fancy light grayish-yellow diamond, it exudes an allur...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$9,900 / set
18 Karat Rose, White, Yellow Gold Set of 3 Diamond Stacking Eternity Rings
By Vivid
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of 3 meticulously crafted diamond stacking rings. 18 karat. Yellow. White and Rose Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$875 / item
Stackable Yellow Diamond Oval Disk Shape Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Whippany, NJ
Illuminate your hand with this stunning yellow diamond stackable ring and radiate brightness and elegance wherever you go
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,200 / item
Stackable Argyle Pink Diamond Oval Disk Shape Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in Whippany, NJ
Illuminate your hand with this stunning pink diamond stackable ring and radiate elegance and sophistication wherever you go.
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$3,000
Stackable Birthstone Rings, Diamond, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Customize your ring with sapphires, rubies, emeralds, diamonds and more!
Unavailable|$8,165
Diamond and Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho. This enamel ring is part of the colorful Candy collection. Bright enamels and diamonds in tess...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond & Gold Multi-sphere Stackable 18K Yellow Gold Stackable Ring
Located in Manchester By The Sea, MA
The ring features 12 beautiful G/H VS1 diamonds that are 1.5mm in diameter.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,165
Diamond and Peach Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho. This enamel ring is part of the colorful Candy collection. Bright enamels and diamonds in tesse...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$8,165
Diamond and Green Enamel Stack Ring
By Sarah Ho
Located in London, GB
A Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring in the Candy Collection by Jewelry Designer, Sarah Ho. This enamel ring is part of the colorful Candy collection. Bright enamels and diamonds in tess...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$1,100
18K Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,100
18K Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,100
18K Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring Rose Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Bezel Stackable Band Ring in 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$1,962
Eternity Diamonds 0.45k Rose Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Andrea Macinai design a dedicated collection for stackable rings. The eternity ring has diamonds all the way around the band.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Star Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold, Stacking Ring, Natural Diamonds
Located in Briarcliff Manor, NY
Introducing our stunning diamond star ring! This gorgeous 14k diamond star ring is perfect for adding a touch of sparkle to any outfit. The star is pave set with dazzling diamonds, m...
Unavailable|$6,500
Donald Huber Pave Diamond Rose Gold 'Stack' Ring
By Donald Huber
Located in New York, NY
This Donald Huber 18 karat, satin matte finished, rose gold and diamond ring has 1.18 total carat weight of diamonds and is part of his "STACK" Collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,500
Donald Huber Pave Diamond Yellow Gold 'Stack' Ring
By Donald Huber
Located in New York, NY
This Donald Huber 18 karat, satin matte finished, yellow gold and diamond ring has 1.18 total carat weight of diamonds and is part of his "STACK" Collection.
Diamond, 18k 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.
Throughout history, people have worn rings as symbols. They represented wealth and power for kings. Rings, whether fine jewelry or vintage fashion rings, have been given as gifts to mark significant occasions and accomplishments in life. They are also seen as a sign of love when worn on a certain finger.
For enthusiasts of costume jewelry, which is typically designed to accessorize with current fashions and made of inexpensive materials, there has been no shortage of coveted rings created over the years by the likes of J Dauphin, Miriam Haskell and others. A range of fashion rings created in ceramic or embellished with rhinestones — the latter a source of instant, affordable glamour — have also been designed at Chanel. The founder of the internationally revered luxury house, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, loved costume jewelry but couldn’t resist designing jewelry with diamonds.
Signet rings are one of the oldest types of rings. They often have a family crest or seal engraved on the ring that the wearer can imprint into melted wax. Although most people don’t use wax seals anymore, signet rings are an enduring style.
The type of metal chosen for a ring is an important factor in its design. Gold is a classic choice for fine jewelry, and, for costume jewels, gold offers a range of hues that includes yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. Platinum is becoming a popular choice for its elegance. For fashion jewelry lovers, silver rings remain a must-have accessory, particularly those embellished with turquoise or coral.
A stone can add a pop of color or allure to a ring. Many people choose to wear rings featuring their birthstone. Diamonds are popular with those seeking the perfect engagement ring (a search that can prove intimidating), and they also make beautiful fashion rings, from solitaire rings with single stones to rings with groups of stones.
Zircon rings are similar to diamonds and come in various colors. Some rings feature a large stone surrounded by smaller stones in a halo. They can all be the same stone, or they can have different stones to include more colors.
Fashion rings are an easy way to add jewelry to any outfit. Find a collection of vintage fashion rings on 1stDibs that have glitz and glamour to match your style.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.