Vintage Colombian emerald diamond 18k white gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in polished 18k white gold and hallmarked with purity and makers marks, the setting provides a cool, elegant backdrop for the gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bucherer Emerald Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Bucherer
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant ring by Bucherer is crafted from 18k white gold 750 and showcases a stunning 0.70 ct emerald at its center.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An elegant vintage emerald and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. At the center sits an emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 0.99 carats, displaying a vivid...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Emerald Trilogy Ring 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
Lovely trilogy ring with sparkly diamond and emeralds . Emerald and Diamond Ring crafted in 18k White Gold featuring a 1.00 carat emerald cut diamond in the centre , Colour F , clari...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$9,415Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Colombian Emerald 2.00ct Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
This refined Colombian emerald and diamond cocktail ring is expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold and centers on a vivid 2.00-carat step-cut Colombian emerald, prized for its satu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.25 Markings: “18k" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 5.02 grams Diamond: 0.81 carats Emerald: 0.90 carats
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Total emerald weighing approx. 1.30 carats. Accented with natural round white diamonds J/SI, 0.20 carats Emerald measurements: 7.3 x 5.8mm Total Gemstones Weight: 1.50 Carats Total ...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Round Emerald and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Emeralds: 7 round cut= 0.21cttw Diamonds: 23 round cut= 0.23cttw Color: G Clarity: I1-I2 Size: 6.25 (complimentary sizing available) Dimensi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Pave Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Center High-Quality Natural Colombian Emerald, Emerald Cut 0.50 Carat, Vivid Medium intense Green Side Na...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Round Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
1.50 CT Natural Round Colombian Emerald & Diamond Art Deco style Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold Composition: 18K White Gold Primary Stone: AAA+ Natural Colombian Emerald Shape or ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring - 1.45tcw Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Embracing the emerald, a captivating halo of brilliant round cut diamonds adorns the bezel setting and shank, elegantly crafted in 18k white gold, creating a mesmerizing symphony of ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ring – 18K White Gold Baguette Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Beautiful Vintage Diamond and Emerald Ring with Baguettes is just stunning. Crafted in 18K White Gold, the ring features a Natural Emerald Center, gorgeous Baguette cut diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18K white gold and features 6 round cut emeralds weighing 0.41 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$528Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Style Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Style: Vintage Style Center Stone: Emerald (Sugarloaf Cabochon) Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 4 (Not sizable)
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Emerald Flower Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald flower ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Emerald, Diamond and 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Jewelry Style : Ring Metal Type : 18K White Gold Princess Cut Emeralds : 9, .51 ctw.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Stone Platinum Natural AAA+ Color Colombian Emerald Band Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning five-stone emerald band ring emerald cut natural Colombian emerald Composition: Platinum or 18K Gold Primary Stone: AAA+ Colombian Natural Emerald Shape or Cut: Emerald Cut ...
Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Grandeur 1.06 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond 18 K WhiteGold Cocktail Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is very Exceptional 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring. Size 6.5 US (Sizable).
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Chromia Emerald Trapiche & White Diamond 18K White Gold Ring 24.98cts
By Chromia NYC
Located in New York, NY
Set in luminous 18K white gold, the centerpiece features a large, oval-cut Trapiche emerald, prized for its striking star-like pattern — a natural phenomenon that occurs in only the ...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring - 18k Round 1.46ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .96ct Cut: Round ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Aquamarine Ring 0.80ct Emerald Cut
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage ring is crafted in 18K white gold and set with a serene aquamarine weighing approximately 0.80 carats.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Colombian Emerald Solitaire Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Brunswick, ME
Classic Estate Natural cabochon Colombian emerald cut solitaire Vintage/ Estate ring 18K White gold.
Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k White Gold 1.63ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Weight: 1.00ctw (Center 3 Stones) Diamond Shape: Emerald Cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS2 Total Weight: 4.4 g (2.8 dwt) Ring Size: 6 SKU: A...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Shimon's 0.97ct Emerald & 0.56ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Emerald Gemstone: 0.97 Carats 44 White Round Diamonds: 0.56 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 4.60 Grams
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Solid 18K White Gold 1.89ct Emerald Cut Emerald Eternity Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The classic step-cut facets of the emeralds offer a sophisticated, geometric aesthetic that contrasts beautifully with the icy brilliance of the white gold, making it a perfect stand...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds & Emeralds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K white gold ring with a total weight of 11.06 grams, 190 diamonds with a total weight of 1.35 carats, and 3 emeralds with a total weight of 9.45 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k White Gold Ring With Diamonds & Emerald
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18Kt white gold ring with a total weight of 4.58 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 0.75 carats and an emerald with a total weight of 7.51 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
18K yellow gold natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring 3 Stone emerald cut emerald.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Ring Diamond Halo Setting 3.2 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald = 2.46 Carats Diamond = 0.74 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US Custom sizing a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Pear Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Pear Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k White Gold Ring With Diamonds & Emerald
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18Kt white gold with a total weight of 7.16 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.78 carats and 1 emerald with a total weight of 8.43 Irama Pradera is a Young designer fr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Colombian Emerald Ring 18K White Gold Flower Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage circa 1970s ring is crafted in solid 18K White Gold. 14 marquise cut natural Emeralds measure 6x3mm each = 3.36 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.10ct Natural Emerald & Diamond 18k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.10 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $7,000.00 Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 3.00 Carats (transparent) E...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.41 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in London, England
This Uniquely exquisite ring features a Stunning Emerald cut Emerald weighing approximately 2.41 Carats at its centre, surrounded by a combination of scintillating round brilliant an...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Ring Diamond Halo Setting 3.2 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald = 2.46 Carats Diamond = 0.74 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US Custom sizing a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring Diamond Halo Setting 3.2 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald = 2.46 Carats Diamond = 0.74 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US Custom sizing a...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Dome Ring, 3.7ct Emerald, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central emerald of 3.7 carat and surrounding diamonds in amsterdam and baguette cut for a total of 1.6 carat / Made in Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring Diamond Halo Setting 3.2 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald = 2.46 Carats Diamond = 0.74 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US Custom sizing a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond cluster ring in Platinum. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 1.80 carats Emerald weight : 2.10 carats Metal : 18 K white gold Ring size : 4 1/2...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring Diamond Halo Setting 3.2 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald = 2.46 Carats Diamond = 0.74 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US Custom sizing a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 3.21 carat emerald diamond 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Their bright brilliance contrasts beautifully with the emerald’s lush green tones, while polished 18k white gold enhances the overall luminosity of the design.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring Diamond Halo Setting 3.2 Carats 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Emerald = 2.46 Carats Diamond = 0.74 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 US Custom sizing a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 6.58 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring -Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7 Markings: “750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 7.27 grams Diamonds: 2.18 carats Emerald: 6.28 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Russian Demantoid 18 K Yellow Gold White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
It's an exquisite 18 KT Yellow Gold ring. Center stone is a stunning 1.9 ct GRS certified Russian Demantoid surrounded by Fancy Yellow Diamonds Totaling 4.5 Carats. Total Weight of C...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
$9,442Sale Price|20% Off
Timeless Emerald White Diamond White 18K Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Same Model with Blue Sapphire Available) Diamond 0.59 Cts / 24 Pcs Emerald: 13.04 Cts / 21 Pcs Weight 8,69 grams Size 54 EU It is our honor to create fine jewel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique 18k White Gold Vintage Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned and renewed vintage-style diamond and emerald ring, crafted in 18K white gold and weighing 11.1 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
18.75 carat Emerald Diamond Pendant cum Ring, 18k white gold emerald ring
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
18.75 carat Emerald Diamond Pendant cum Ring,18k white gold emerald diamond ring.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Emerald Cut 0.70ct Emerald & 0.21ct Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Gemstone : Emerald ❋ Gemstone Weight : 0.70 cts ❋ Gemstone Shape : Emerald Cut ❋ Gemstone Type : Natural ➡️DIAMOND DETAILS : ❋ Diamond Weight : 0.21 cts ❋ Diamond Shape : Roun...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Wedding Band - 18k Emerald 1.04ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 0.55ctw Cut: Emerald Color: E - F Clarity: VS1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
White Gold Natural Emerald Cut and Diamond Halo Ring 18K
Located in Great Neck, NY
Elegant Zambian emerald and diamond halo ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, featuring a vibrant emerald cut natural Zambian emerald measuring approximately 9.6 x 7.5 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.25 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and White Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1.25 carat vivid green natural Emerald of Zambia origin engulfed with 118 round Diamonds of 1.37 Ctw. The brilliant center stone Emerald is accentuated with 18k yellow gold prongs an...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold, 1.28ct Emerald
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Cut Shape Emerald Halo Diamond 18K White Gold Classic Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking Emerald and Diamond Ring, featuring a captivating emerald-cut emerald set in a halo of sparkling diamonds, mounted on a sleek white gold band. 18 Solid White Gold Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century English 0.60 emerald diamond 18k white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The emerald is set within luminous 18k white gold, a choice that enhances the stone’s vibrant green hue while lending the ring a cool, polished elegance.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.60 Carat Emerald in 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
The combination of diamond cuts adds dimension, brilliance, and a refined edge, perfectly complementing the emerald’s lush color. Crafted in 8.09 grams of 18K white gold, the setting...
Emerald, 18k Gold
18.75 carat Emerald Diamond Pendant cum Ring, 18k white gold emerald ring
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
18.75 carat Emerald Diamond Pendant cum Ring,18k white gold emerald diamond ring.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Stunning 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, 1.22ct Emerald
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features an EMERAL...
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
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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