2.16 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald Diamond Ring 18K White Gold by Tamir Jewelry
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless and collector oriented, this 2.16 carat emerald cut emerald ring is crafted in 18K white gold and accented by 0.72 carats total weight of F G color, VS clarity diamonds in a...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring 9.05 Carat in 18K White and Yellow Gold, Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Emerald Ring in 18 K Yellow gold and 18-karat white gold, diamonds and 9.05-carat Emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 2.36 carats with Diamond 1.01 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 8.23 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 14.05 carats with Diamond 0.95 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 8.29 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, 0.80ct & 0.85ct, New
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.85 CTS EMERALD: 0.80 CTS CUT: oval CUT 18K white GOLD WEIGHT: 6 GRAMS FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring - 18k Square Step 1.74ctw Size 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 1.20ct Cut: Square Step Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .54ctw Cut: Ba...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, 1.5ct & 1.2ct
Located in jaipur, IN
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 1.2 CTS EMERALD: 1.5CTS CUT: ROUND CUT 18K white GOLD WEIGHT: 8.2 GRAMS FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sicis Jewels 18k White Gold Butterfly Ring, with Diamonds & Emeralds
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Description The green wings of this butterfly are freely inspired by the vivid colours of the Siproeta stelenes. To give liveliness to the decoration the mosaic masters have created...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Lugano White Diamond Emerald Cut Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Lugano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 4.71 ct. white and bright emerald cut diamonds. Handmade in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, White Gold
$556Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Gold Natural Emerald Ring Thin Emerald Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Emerald Ring Set In 18k Solid Gold Thin Emerald Stacking Ring gold Emerald Bar Ring Micro Pave Minimalist Ring Free Shipping.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.93 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 0.52Ct Diamond Ring 18K White/Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
Extra Fine Colombian Emerald Ring 2.93 Carat Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald & 0.52Ct Diamond Ring 18Karat White/Yellow Gold, Size 6.5 Extreme Fine quality of the Colombian Emerald 2,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Radiant Zambian Emerald & Diamond Ring, 7.50ct
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, Radiant-shaped Ring is crafted from 18-carat WHITE gold and fe...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage AGL 12.85 carat Colombian emerald 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k white gold, the ring has a total gram weight of 15.82 grams.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's 18k White Gold Ring with 5ct Colombian Emerald & 12 Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Crafted in solid 18k white gold with a substantial total weight of 15.1 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and White Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Diamond & Emerald Art Deco Style Curl 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This Art Deco style Diamond and Emerald Ring is absolutely divine. It’s fashioned from 18k white gold and centered with 0.5 carat round brilliant cut diamond, set in a lovely openwor...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.38ct Emerald & 0.54ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional contemporary emerald cluster ring has been crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold 0.84ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF04-063026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage ring exudes old fashioned elegance. The delicate 18K White Gold setting is elevated by inset Diamonds totaling 0.84 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA White Diamond Emerald Cut Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 7. Total of 18 stones.
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18K White Gold 3.03-Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Its balanced, three-stone silhouette makes it a versatile and sophisticated choice for significant milestones, formal events, or as a luxurious addition to any fine jewelry collectio...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald and Marquise Diamond Open Ring 0.95 Carat Emerald 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in 18K solid white gold, this elegant open ring pairs a 0.95-carat natural Zambian emerald with 0.77 carats of natural marquise-cut diamonds in a refined contemporary design.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian 18k White Gold Emerald Diamond Starburst Cluster Ring
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
With the prosperity that came after the war, consumers were ready for something new. “Atomic Age”, the period roughly corresponding to 1940–1963, inspired nearly every aspect of Mid-...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Blue Tanzanite & White Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x1.30x2.60cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "128 White Diamonds 0.14 CT 6 White Diamonds 0.31 CT 1 Tanzanite 7.10 CT 18KW 6.28 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamo...
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Blue Emerald Cut Tanzanite & White Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x1.30x2.20cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "82 White Diamonds 0.82 CT 1 Tanzanite 8.45 CT 18KW 6.69 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our ...
White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.86ct Emerald-Cut Emerald Ring with Diamonds in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Big 9.09ct Natural Green Emerald & Diamonds Engagement Ring 18K White Gold GIA DIAMOND INFORMATION Retail Price - $85,000 Item Stock Number - EM86523154195 Certificate Number - GIA...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Ruby and Emerald Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A truly outstanding piece that's guaranteed to make a statement. This bypass ring is very well crafted in solid 18K gold(different metals available).
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 3.10 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive emerald solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K White Gold Emerald and Baguette Diamond Ring, Italy, 1990
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Perfectly matched, these diamonds create a refined contrast with the green of the central stone, lending the ring a visually balanced and timeless charm. The 18K white gold setting ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold, Platinum, Emerald, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage white gold, platinum, emerald, and diamond cocktail ring.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Natural Emerald 1.97ct & Diamond 0.44ct Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Diamond Quality : FG-SI Diamond Type : Natural METAL DETAILS : =============== Metal Purity : Solid 18K Gold Metal Color : White Gold Ring Size : 6.50 US Approx.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emeralds Maravellous 6.31 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A beautiful oval cut no heat natural sapphire diamond halo engagement ring set in 18k white gold. The ring design highlights an oval-cut 5.31 carat no heat sapphire midnight blue col...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Estate Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Introducing our Estate Vintage Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold - a true masterpiece of fine jewelry.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $2,244 / item
2.5 TCW Emerald Cut Emerald Pear Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.5 TCW Emerald Cut Emerald Pear Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18k White Gold features emerald cut emerald set on the one end of the ring and pear cut diamond set on the other end of the r...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.29 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
A striking 18K white gold emerald and diamond ring centered by a substantial approximately 4.29-carat Colombian emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,552Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Rectangle and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Ring features 0.33 cts diamond and 3.47 cts emerald in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18K White Gold Ring with Colombian Emerald and Triangular Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A magnificent 18K white gold ring featuring a high-quality Colombian emerald, weighing 3.27 carats, certified as ""minor oil,"" highlighting its exceptional natural beauty.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond and 1.25 Carat Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 18K white gold ring featuring a 1.25 carat emerald at the center surrounded by 2.52 carats of marquise cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Shared-Prong Stackable Band Ring
Located in Covington, LA
Details Five round natural emeralds totaling approximately 0.30 carat Six round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.13 carat Crafted in 18K white gold Shared-prong gemstone s...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring with Baguette and Round Diamond in 18K White Gold
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Make a lasting impression with this captivating ensemble destined to become a family heirloom. Crafted from luxe 18K white gold weighing a substantial 9.12 grams, it promises durabil...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Emerald Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.82 carat, Ruby 1.34 carats and Emerald 0.98 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 5.54 grams "We first opened ...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold, 2.08ct
Located in jaipur, IN
Approx. ❋ Diamond Quality : FG-VS-SI ❋ Stone / Diamond Type : Natural METAL DETAILS : =============== ❋ Metal Purity : Solid 18K Gold ❋ Metal Color : White Gold ❋ Ring Size : 6.00...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold, 0.72ct
Located in jaipur, IN
Diamond Quality : FG VS SI Stone / Diamond Type : Natural METAL DETAILS : =============== Metal Purity : Solid 18K Gold Metal Color : White Gold Ring Size : 6.50 US Ap...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold, 0.39ct
Located in jaipur, IN
Approx. ❋ Diamond Quality : FG-VS-SI ❋ Stone / Diamond Type : Natural METAL DETAILS : =============== ❋ Metal Purity : Solid 18K Gold ❋ Metal Color : White Gold ❋ Ring Size : 6.00...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Emerald and White Diamonds - Micheletto
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This exquisite ring features a lush emerald at its center, framed by sparkling white diamonds, all set in 18K yellow gold.
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Emerald Cut, Wedding Jewelry
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful emerald cut engagement ring, set in 18K white gold with top-quality natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ring with Colombian Emerald and Triangular Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A captivating 18K white gold ring showcasing a premium Colombian emerald weighing 2.27 carats, certified as ""minor oil,"" emphasizing its remarkable natural quality and vivid green ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring, 3.50 Carat Emerald, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in 18K white gold, this refined ring centers on a 3.50-carat natural Zambian emerald cut emerald accented by 0.51 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald 2.13ct & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold, New
Located in Jupiter, FL
An exquisite radian Colombian emerald and diamond engagement/right-hand ring in solid 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Ruby Engagement Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Comments: **Made to order, custom options are available( 18K Yellow, white gold, or platinum), don't hesitate to inquire!
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
6.52ct Twin Emerald Ring Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:8.811g, Emer:6.52ct
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire & White Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x2.20x2.30cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "48 White Diamonds 0.42 CT 3 Pink Sapphire 1.33 CT 18KW 5.43 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry ...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond and Emerald Open Ring, 0.91 Carat Diamond, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in 18K white gold, this contemporary open ring pairs a 0.91-carat natural emerald cut diamond with a 0.66-carat natural emerald in a refined two-stone composition.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Peridot and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 8.
Diamond, Peridot, White Gold
$4,326Sale Price|20% Off
1.5ct Zambian Emerald & Natural Diamond Bypass Wrap Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Fluid in form and extraordinary in gemological substance, this Zambian Emerald and Natural Diamond Wrap Ring in 18 karat white gold is a jewel that redefines the possibilities of col...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring features one Natural Pear-shaped Green Emerald weighing 1.31 carats with Round Brilliant Diamonds ar...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.90 Carat Emerald & Diamond Halo Pavé Shank 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3.90 carat emerald cut light green emerald halo ring in 18K two-tone white and yellow gold, featuring a yellow gold 4-prong basket and open filigree gallery within a square w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant-Shaped 18k White Gold Emerald & Diamond Ring, 1.64ct & 0.79ct
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, RADIANT-SHAPED ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and fe...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
"Emerald Cabochon" 18k White Gold, Burmese Black Jadeite Jade, Emerald Cut Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Shank Base Thickness: 1.1mm Ring Fit: Standard Material: 18k White Solid Gold Selling Unit of Measure: EA Approx.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald and Diamond 18K White Gold Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A richly colored emerald and diamond eternity band, crafted in 18K white gold and designed as an uninterrupted circle of gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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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