11.35ct Bluish Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Loose Gem - Merkaba Jewelry BH
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent 11.35 Carat Bluish Green Emerald-Cut Tourmaline: A Collector’s Dream and Custom Jewelry Inspiration By Merkaba Beverly Hills.
Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.5 Ct Natural Lavender Color Emerald Cut Spinel Gemstone for Jewelry 6mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Spinel Weight 1.55 carats Dimension 6.8 x 6.0 x 4.5 mm Color Lavender Purple Origin Africa SKU-TYB Treatment None Shape and Cut Emerald Transparen...
Spinel
2 Cts Deep Blue Gray Color Burma Spinel Emerald Cut Gemstone for Jewellery 6mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Spinel Weight 2.0 carats Dimension 6.6*6.4*5.2 mm Origin Burma Treatment None Color Deep Blue Gray SKU-TYB Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Tran...
Spinel
4.51 Carats Natural Cushion Cut Light Yellow Diamond Bracelet Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful bracelet featuring a total of 4.51 carats Natural Light Yellow Diamonds made in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout human history and date back ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Kingdom Bracelet Ram Aries Gold Platinum Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The vintage Webb bangle is made of 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, cabochon rubies (approximately 0.75 carat total), emeralds (approximately 0.65 carat total), round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Bold, yet intricate, this one-of-a-kind pendant will add a sumptuous touch of colour to your favourite look – especially when paired with the matching ring. Each diamond is hand-sele...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Each diamond is hand-selected by our experts. - Round Brilliant Cut Yellow Diamonds total 0.19 carat - Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds total 0.33 carat (color E-F, clarity VVS-VS)...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA 2.67ct Colombia Muzo Emerald -Clarity Enhanced (F2)- (8.51 x 7.95 x 6.14mm)
Located in Singapore, SG
Backed by full disclosure and globally recognized standards, this GIA certification provides peace of mind for future trading or inheritance. At 2ct+, this emerald offers high trans...
Emerald
Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The perfect piece to take you from day to night, this pendant will elevate any outfit - especially when paired with the matching ring. Each diamond is hand selected by our experts. -...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The perfect piece to take you from day to night, this pendant will elevate any outfit - especially when paired with the matching ring. Each diamond is hand selected by our experts. -...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.43 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Pierced Earrings Made in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning pair of pierced earring featuring a total of 0.43 Carats Natural Emeralds and 0.18 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thous...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
77.80 Carat Natural Australian Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant featuring a 77.80 Carat Australian Boulder Opal and 0.82 Carat Diamonds made in Platinum. The Opal displays very good play of color! Opals are known for exhibitin...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
1.87 Carat Natural Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful pendant featuring a 1.87 Carat Natural Royal Blue, Ceylon Sapphire and 0.34 Carat Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Contemporary Baguette Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Halo Pendant in 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Layered Cushion Pendant with Illusion Diamond Center and Ruby Halo Center Stones: Natural Diamonds Center Setting: Illusion Set Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
3.3 Ct Bicolor Ruby Red & Violet Color Tourmaline Gemstone for Jewellery 8mm
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Details: Faceted Bicolor Tourmaline Weight 3.30 carats Dimension 8.3 x 7.4 x 6.0 mm Origin Nuristan, Afghanistan Shape and Cut Emerald Transparency Transparent Clari...
Tourmaline
Art Deco Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Man With Balloon Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a man in a bowler hat holding a bunch of balloons Featuring a bezel set oval shaped tourmaline cabochon body Measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm - transparent deep purplish pink Bead ...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum
Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Diamond and Gem Set Charm Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
Tests as platinum. The next charm is from the Victorian era, and is a three-leaf clover with a emerald, ruby, and sapphire cabochons to represent the clover’s three leaves, suspend...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
GIA Emerald Natural Diamond 1.60ct F/VS1 Loose GIA XX $2000 Credit, Inscription
By GIA
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite loose 1.60ct emerald-cut diamond certified by GIA with laser inscription number 1175388529. F Color and VS1 Clarity with no fluorescence. The diamond has excellent polish a...
Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond...
15.30 Carats of Natural Asscher Cut Sapphires and Diamond Necklace Made in PLAT
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful necklace featuring 15.30 Carats of Natural Royal Blue Sapphires and 7.25 Carats of Diamond Accents made in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.96 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone for Custom Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Imagine the Possibilities: Statement Ring: Picture this gem set in platinum or yellow gold, surrounded by diamonds or complementary gemstones for a luxurious cocktail ring.
Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
17.53 Carat Grey Spinel Asscher Cut Myanmar Loose Gemstone
Located in Monaco, MC
The neutral grey tone serves as a sophisticated foundation for designs incorporating colored gemstones—imagine this stone surrounded by vibrant rubies, sapphires, or emeralds, where ...
Spinel
3.21 Carat Aquamarine Kite Loose Gemstone for Custom Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular 3.21 Carat Aquamarine Kite Loose Gemstone – A Rare Beauty for Custom Creations Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Presenting a breathtaking 3.21 carat Aquamarine kite-shap...
Aquamarine, Beryl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14kt White Gold Mother's Heart Diamond Pendant Zodiac Birthstone Custom-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
This 14kt white gold Mother's family heart diamond pendant with zodiac symbol, initials, and birthstones can be customized to meet your specifications, offering a wide range of gemst...
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...
27.42-Carat Oval Ethiopian Opal Loose Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details Gemstone: Natural Ethiopian Opal Carat Weight: 27.42 carats Cut and Shape: Oval Setting: Loose, unmounted Condition: New Shipping and Returns Complimentary insured shipping 7...
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.55 Carat Oval Tsavorite Garnet Loose Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Envision the Possibilities: Statement Ring: Imagine this gem as the focal point of a luxurious cocktail ring, set in platinum or yellow gold and surrounded by sparkling diamonds.
Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.85 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Similar earrings can be made with fancy yellow diamonds, white diamonds, pink sapphires, blue sapphires, emeralds, rubies, or other fine gemstones in 18K yellow gold, 18K white gold,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow...
18K Tahitian Pearl Diamond Vintage Earrings Fine Antique GIA 15MM Huge 3.02 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
THANKS Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mint Green Tourmaline Necklace 3.56 Carat Round - Luxury Gift Beverly Hills
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Similar to other rare gemstones like unheated Sapphires, no oil Emeralds, Tanzanite, or Star Ruby, this necklace represents an investment in luxury gemstones and unparalleled design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Antique Australian Opal 14K Pendant Natural Vintage Necklace Solid Gold Fine
Located in Sylvania, GA
THANKS Specializing in Fine Vintage Antique Designer Jewelry, Pearls, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Square Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style ruby and diamond square cluster ring, the central octagonal-cut ruby estimated to weigh 0.6 carats, surrounded by eighteen round brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to...
Diamond, Ruby
$39,372
Multi Gem-Set Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A multi gem-set charm bracelet, the fetter link platinum chain, supporting ten charms, each depicting a different subject, including a whistle, a couple on a see-saw, a cat, a house,...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are so gorgeous in this band. The rubies are square cut and total 50pts and in-between these red stones are emerald cut diamonds totalling 10pts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
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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