18K White Gold Sapphire Champagne Diamond Emerald Bee Fly Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This 18K white gold ring features hand-cut natural sapphires, brilliant round champagne diamonds, and 2 round natural emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
18k White gold and diamond Ring (750 Hallmark).
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels 18k White Gold Ring With Diamonds, Emerald and Enamel
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k white gold ring with a total weight of 6.84 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.11 carats, an emerald with a total weight of 7.47 carats, and enamel with a total weight of 0...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Pradera Jewels 18k White Gold Ring With Diamonds, Emeralds and Agate
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k white gold ring with a total weight of 6.07 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 0.89 carats, emeralds with a total weight of 2.65 carats, and agate with a total weight of 0.10...
Diamond, Emerald, Agate, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ring 0.92ct Natural Diamond (Emerald, G, VVS1) GIA Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful 18K white gold ring with 0.92 TCW natural diamond round emerald, G color, VVS1 clarity, GIA certified.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 4.5. All stones have a GIA certificate that will be included.
White Diamond, White Gold
1.10 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich lush green emerald cut Emerald weighing 1.10 carats surrounded by diamonds on both sides. 42 diamonds on each side weighing 0.57 carats in total. Ma...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.44 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Emerald Ring with Diamond Halo in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Colombian Emerald of 0.44 carats. Center stone Emerald is surrounded by 20 eye-clean colorless diamonds of 0.35 carats (total). The Emerald is well contrasted by the yellow ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Cut Multi Sapphire Eternity Ring 7.5ct Sz 6.75
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This stunning eternity band is crafted in 18K white gold and set with 7.5 carats total weight of emerald cut multicolor sapphires.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.54Ct Certified Emerald & Diamond Engagement Halo Ring In 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-28851 Gross Wt :- 5.48 gm 18k White Gold Wt :- 3.64 gm Diamond Wt :- 0.68 ct ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Emerald Wt :- 8.54 ct Ring Size :- 7 US...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ring 0.86ct Natural Diamond (Emerald, G, VVS2) GIA Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful 18K white gold engagement ring. The center stone is 0.50ct. emerald cut, G color, VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
an exquisite symbol of love and commitment: the 1.05 ct total weight Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, elegantly set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Engagement Ring 0.87ct Natural Diamond (Emerald, D/IF) GIA
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A beautiful 18K white gold ring with side stones. Ring size 6.5, finger size: 53.5.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Columbian Emerald Modern Rose-Cut Diamond Statement Fashion Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
An absolutely amazing and Rare color, Emerald diamond cocktail ring. Made with 18k, White gold and precisely set.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Sapphire Diamond Mosaic Ring Art Deco Handmade Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Stunning 18K white gold Art Deco mosaic statement ring featuring a natural emerald centerpiece, accented with hand-cut emeralds and sapphires totaling 1.4 carats, along with sparklin...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.44 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Emerald Ring with Diamond Halo in 18k White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Colombian Emerald of 0.44 carats. Center stone Emerald is surrounded by 20 eye-clean colorless diamonds of 0.35 carats (total). The Emerald is well contrasted by the yellow ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,884Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Stone Emerald Ring With Diamond in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 2.85 ct Gemstone pcs - 3 Gemstone shape - Octagon Gemstone size - 6 x 4.5 mm Diamond weight -...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-Century 18K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Finger Size: FR 56 / US 7 (resizable on request) Metal: 18K White Gold (750‰) Center Gem: 1 × Square-cut Emerald, ~0.50 ct Accent Gems: 24 × Round Brilliant Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$23,006 / item
3.87ctw Emerald Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from 18K white gold, the Timeless Emerald Cut 18K Gold Eternity Ring features a stunning array of natural diamonds.
18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold GIA Certified 4.87 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Handmade Art Deco Inspired Ring Featuring an Awesome GIA Certified Square Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Pear Shape, Oval and Round Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade in 18K W...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.2 carats and diamonds of 0.35 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 18k White Gold Zambia Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 2.69 Size 5.5
Located in Miami, FL
Discover timeless elegance with the GIA Certified 18K White Gold Zambia Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring (2.69CT) – Size 5.5, a refined statement piece that blends vivid color, certifie...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.8ct Emerald Ring with 0.5ct Diamonds, Italy 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with an emerald of 1.8 carats and diamonds of 0.5 carats / Made in Italy 1960s Ring size US 6.75
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
All Tariff Paid Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
All Tariff Paid Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Featuring a vibrant emerald-cut green emerald gemstone, this statement ring is perfectly framed by a h...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.78 Carat Zambian Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Set in 18K white gold weighing 8.34 grams, the design highlights the rich green colour and natural character of the Zambian emerald, framed by a delicate diamond setting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.24ct GIA Certified Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow White Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified Deep Green Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow & White Gold Halo Ring. 2.24 Total Carat Weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage Dainty Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is made in 18k textured white gold and adorned with 52 diamonds with a total carat weight of 0.30 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1ct Squared Vivid Emerald Fine Vintage Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A sleek modern band crafted in 18k white gold, channel‑set with approximately 1.00 carat of square‑cut natural emeralds.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.66ct Cushion Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Cushion-cut natural emerald and diamond halo ring handcrafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$576Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Sapphire and Emerald Wedding Ring Stackable Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Type: Natural Emerald, Natural blue sapphire Number of Gemstones: 9 Precious Metal: 18K white gold Ring Width: Approx. 2.2mm Made to order.
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring, Italy Circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat white gold band, emerald and brilliant diamonds, Italy 1960s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Nine-Stone Band - 18k Emerald 1.73ctw Wedding 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): 1.73ctw Cut: Emerald Color: E - F Clarity: VS1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 18k 750 White Gold Natural Colombian Emerald and Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18k Gold, White Gold Total Item Weight: 8.9 Grams Ring Size: 6 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 15.0 mm X Width: 18.0 mm X Height: 11.0 mm 1: Pri...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.76ct Emerald and Diamond Bypass Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made floral-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features an EMERALD gemstone set within a halo of sparkling DIAMOND.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, natural Colombian Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,290Sale Price|27% Off
GIA 1.81 carat Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Complimented by 42 round brilliant diamonds, 0.33 carats, F/G color and VS clarity. 18k white gold, 3.72 grams, current ring size 6.5.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 2.51ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 2....
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cocktail Emerald Diamond 18K White Gold Exclusive Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K White Gold Emerald 9.8 Cts Diamond 0.94 Cts Size 53 Elevate your style with our Emerald Diamond Ring, a captivating 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring that exudes sophis...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Sparkling 18k White Gold .71ct Emerald Cut Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Product Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Main stone: 0.71ct emerald cut natural diamond F colour VS2 clarity Cut: Very Good Side stones: 2pcs. .14ct taper baguette natural diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, 15.83 carats, Kunzite, Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Kunzite & Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Kunzite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 0.50ct Diamond and Emerald Ring MF18-081226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Crafted in 18K white gold, this ring showcases a 1.40 carat emerald center stone framed by a halo of round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2.23 carat Emerald and Diamond Ring size 6.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k white gold ring featuring a genuine earth mined emerald weighing 2.23 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2.27 carat Emerald and Diamond Ring size 6.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k white gold ring featuring a genuine earth mined emerald weighing 2.27 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ring with 4.62 Emerald and 1.39 CTW Diamonds
Located in Stuart, FL
Ladies size 7 18k white gold ring prong and bead set with an oval cut emerald, oval shaped rose cut diamonds and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Emerald 1.00cts and Diamond 1.50cts Engagement Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A modestly proportioned gorgeous, vibrant green 1.00 carat emerald, fashioned in a striking oval-cut shape, centers a classic retro sparkler, hand fabricated in 18k white gold geomet...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Ring with Oval Center
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications Item Code: SER-211168 Metal: 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 2.658 Grams Gross Weight: 3.42 Grams Natural Emerald Weight: 3.58 Carats Natural Diamond Weight: 0.23 Carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ring with emeralds up to 3.50ct - 11.8 grams - 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt white gold ring set with carre cut emerald tot. 3.50 ct - ringsize U.S. 7.25 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide weight 14.6 grams ring...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Solid 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Triple-Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The diamonds total approximately 0.57 carats, providing exceptional sparkle and visual balance from every angle. Crafted in polished 18K white gold, the ring has a substantial yet e...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$336,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the allure of sophistication with this captivating ring, where a magnificent 5-carat emerald-cut diamond takes center stage. The G color and VVS2 clarity of the diamond co...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.73 Carat Emerald and White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Emerald Gemstone: 1.43 Carats 58 White Round Diamonds: 0.63 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 5.10 Grams
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Natural Emerald and Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Natural Emerald and Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold GIA Certified Cocktail Ring features a natural pear shape Emerald weighing 3.68 carats and a triangular Tanzanit...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald 1.5ct & Natural Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Zambian Emerald and Natural Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18 karat white gold has proven itself one of the collection's most coveted pieces — and it is immediately clear why.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Band Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold, Florentine Finish
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning ring features bright green emerald rounds set in an 18k white and yellow gold band with an elegant combination of hand-applied, Florentine-inspired finishes.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Set in 18K white Gold, Morganite, Emerald & Diamonds "Kissing" Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite & Emerald "Kissing" Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.00ct Emerald Cut Natural Aquamarine, Diamond, 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The gem is cut in its signature & most desirable emerald / step cut to capture the light with its sleek lines and facets, enhancing both its clarity and depth Aquamarine is res...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring - Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7 Width: 16.8mm wide Markings: “T864” "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 6.05 grams Diamonds: 0.44 carats Ruby: 0.35 carats Emerald: 0.25 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring W/AGL Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exquisite emerald and diamond ring featuring a 2.32-carat octagon-cut green emerald set in 18-karat gold, beautifully complemented by pear-cut diamonds totaling 0.72 carats. Ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
IGN Certified 2.10 Carat Emerald 18K Gold 0.56 Carats White Diamonds Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Elevate your style with the Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, featuring the IGN Certified 2.10 Carat Emerald 18Karat 0.56 Carat White Gold White Diamonds Cocktail Ring. This exquis...
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
MidCentury Natural Emerald and 1.32 ctw Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
What meaning will it carry for you? This ring is crafted from 18K white gold, and features one natural, oiled emerald measuring 4.2 mm x 4.2 mm and 1.32 carats total of bright G col...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant emerald cut diamond single solitaire engagement ring set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 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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