Statement Tanzanite Emerald and Diamond Bold Ring 18K White Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
The bold 18kt white gold ring centering a stunning natural Marquise Tanzanite Make a statement with this stunning Ring, Crafted in 18K white gold, this is a unique and sculptural cr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K Gold Vintage Victorian Style Marquise Shaped Diamond Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Vintage Ring reminiscent the Victorian style in 18 K yellow Gold set centrally with a Emerald Cabochon weighing approximately 1.20 ct and surrounded by 25 brilliant cut Diamonds , G ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colombian Emerald Ruby and Diamond Ring 18K yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Estimated Production Time: 2-4 weeks** *Please check the Images and video of the unset natural gemstones that will be used for the stunning ring* Stunning Natural Colombian Emerald ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold forest Green Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
. "18K White Gold Colombian Emerald & Diamond Statement RingGemstones: Two oval-cut Colombian emeralds (0.94ct & 0.92ct) featuring vivid forest green saturation.Accents: 0.8...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Very Fine Marquise Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k
Located in Wailea, HI
Very Fine Marquise Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18k One Very Fine Marquise Cut Emerald Weighing 1.92 Carats [Vibrant Green with No Visible Imperfections] Thirty Round Brilliant Cut Di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.27tcw 18K Three Stone Emerald & Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting: Three-Stone Metal Purity: 18K Gold Main Stone: Colombian Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Total Emerald Weight: 1.85Carats Clarity: Transparent Color: Green Luster: Very Good Ori...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold 2.67 Carat Marquise Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is 18K white and yellow gold and features 5 marquise cut emeralds weighing 1.27 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Emerald > Gemstone Weight - 1.05 ct > Gemstone pcs - 1 > Gemstone shape - Marquise > Gemstone size - 11 x 5.5 mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Marquise emerald and diamond engagement ring hand crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 18k Gold Marquise Emerald and Diamond Halo Méditerranée Cocktail Ring
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
An enchanting vintage statement piece, this 18-karat yellow gold cocktail ring features a majestic marquise-cut (navette) emerald. The impressive ring head measures 20 mm in length b...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Two Tone Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing this beautiful 18k Two Tone Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Marquise and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond ring handmade in 18k white gold. The details are as follows : Emerald weight : 0.50 Diamond weight : 0.60 carat Metal : 18k white gold
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
18k White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Marquise Emerald & Baguette Diamond Channel 18K Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 5 Carat Natural Marquise Cut Emerald and Baguette Diamond Eye Motif 18K Yellow Gold Unisex Statement Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Emerald & Diamond Trio Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Emerald & Diamond Trio Ring Three vivid marquise-cut emeralds are arranged in a graceful crown formation across the top of this yellow gold ring, creating a silhouette that...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Cocktail Bypass Ring - 18k Marquise 1.30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .58ctw Cut: Mar...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 7.14 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
One of a Kindl 18K yellow gold bold cluster cocktail ring centers a beautiful natural Colombian emerald and is dramatically adorned with rubies and diamonds.
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Marquise Shape Emerald & Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this exquisite ring features a vivid 1.05 carat marquise-cut emerald, framed by a halo of sparkling diamonds totaling 0.53 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,672Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Marquise Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Marquise Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.69 carats and diamonds of 0.42 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Aquamarine with Sapphire Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 6.38 g.
Diamond, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Two-Tone Green Marquise Emerald & Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking 18K gold ring features a central marquise-cut emerald, exuding a vibrant green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.10 Carat Marquise Emerald and Diamond Cluster Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
As a perfect cocktail ring or colored stone engagement ring, this romantic ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold with a split shank and prongs holding a vibrant marquise emerald weighin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.76cts Emerald & Marquise Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
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 floral-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and feat...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
2.26 Carat Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
This 2.26 Carat Marquise Cut Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring is a breathtaking masterpiece of high jewelry and timeless artisanal craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Natural Marquise Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone engagement ring features 1 marquise cut emerald totaling 0.93 carats, set in rich 18k white gold. emerald measuring approximately 10 x 5 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unique Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring With Pave Green Emeralds
By Kashi’s Jewelry
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Marquise Diamond & Pave Emerald Cocktail Ring A Statement of Elegance and Intrigue Dramatic yet refined, this Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring is a true showstopper, crafted for thos...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald Marquise and White Round Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K 2 Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 4.75 ct. emerald marquise with good quality white diamond rounds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Zambian Emerald and Marquise Diamond Open Ring 0.95 Carat Emerald 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, 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
Marquise Emerald Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Emerald Ballerina Ring A white gold ballerina ring set with a center marquise cut emerald, accented by baguette cut diamonds. Ring Size: 6.5 Complimentary resizing Metal T...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Gin & Grace 18K White Gold Marquise Cut Emerald & Natural Diamond Ring For Women
Located in New York, NY
The 18k White Gold jewelry boasts 4X8 Marquise-Cut Prong Setting Natural Emerald (1 pcs) 0.50 Carat and 2MM Round-Cut Prong Setting Natural Emerald (2 pcs) 0.06 Carat and Round-Cut P...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise .23ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .21ct Cut: Marquise ...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Marquise Emerald Split Shank Ring with Diamond 18K Yellow Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Radiating modern elegance with a touch of timeless charm, this exquisite ring is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold. At its center sits a mesmerizing 0.24 carat marquise-cut emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with emerald and marquise shaped diamonds up to 0.32ct 18k gold 4.7 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with a central emerald up to 0.70ct and marquise cut diamonds up to 0.32ct on either side - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5(55) detailed descriptio...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Cushion Cut Emerald Marquise Diamond Large Cocktail Ring 11.77ct GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
⸻ Details: • Metal: 18K white gold • Weight: 9.5 grams • Center Stone: Natural emerald, 11.77 carats, cushion cut • Laboratory Report: GIA report stating F2 clarity enhancem...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco French Marquise Emeralds & Diamonds Ring, 18k gold and platinum
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This piece is ideal as a distinctive engagement ring or a striking dress ring — its elongated marquise silhouette flatters the finger while the alternating diamonds and emeralds give...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.90 Carat Marquise Cut Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Our one of a kind Marquise cut emerald accompanies with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds 0.53 Carat Total Diamond Weight E-G VS and mounted on 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Marquise 0.68 Ct Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Ring Double Halo Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage 18K yellow gold ballerina ring with one marquise emerald 0.30 carats. 20 baguette diamonds and 12 round diamonds totaling 0.68 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,106Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Marquise Cut Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.85 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can ma...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Exude elegance with our 18k White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Band Ring. This 5.50 gram, size 6.25 ring features stunning 1.73 carats of diamonds, marked with "18k" and "750", this luxu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,412Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Cut Marquise Diamond Open Cuff Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Emerald Cut Marquise Diamond Open Cuff Ring 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry features open band with emerald cut diamond set on one end and two marquise cut diamond set on other end.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Ring, Diamond Emerald Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ring with emerald, brilliant and marquise shaped diamond up to 2.50ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold ring set with a central emerald up to 1.00 ct, surrounded by brilliant-cut and marquise-cut diamonds up to 2.50 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 7.5 - EU 17.75 (56) ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
French 1970s Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Called a marquise ring because of its shuttle shape, this retro ring is set with claws in the center, with a marquise-cut emerald, i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA-Certified 1.1tcw Marquise & Emerald-Cut Dual Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Marquise & Emerald-Cut IF Clarity, D Color Art Deco-Inspired Celebrate eternal duality and unmatched brilliance with this masterfully crafted Toi et Moi ring, featuring a stri...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Butterfly Cluster Ring 1.33 Ct Emerald and Marquise Cut 18k Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A striking interplay of geometric precision and graceful movement defines this distinctive diamond ring. Centered by an emerald-cut diamond and framed by marquise-shaped stones, the ...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.89 Carat Marquise Cut Colombian Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Marquise cut natural emerald and diamond ring in 18k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Green Emerald & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a stunning 5.25x2....
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Plat. & 18k Gold GIA Marquise Green Emerald w/ Trillion Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent emerald and diamond three-stone ring that is crafted in solid platinum with an 18k yellow gold center that features a gorgeous, GIA certified, natural emer...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Platinum Marquise Cut Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Ring Pendant Combo
Located in Sewickley, PA
This versatile Platinum ring and pendant combination showcases a dazzling floral arrangement of marquee-cut gemstones. At its center, vivid green emeralds weighing approximately 0.40...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 0.41 ct Gemstone pcs - 3 Gemstone shape - Marquise Gemstone size - 5 x 2.5 mm Diamond weigh...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Marquise Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Art Deco Style Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning halo ring sparkles in lustrous 18k white gold and features a marquise shaped diamond at the center with French cut emerald, sapphire and round diamond in beautiful halo...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise & Emerald-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring 1.34 Ct 18K White Gold Proposal Ring
Located in Diera, AE
Design Architecture The ring face is composed of a central emerald-cut diamond flanked by two horizontally set baguette-profile stones, around which six marquise-cut diamonds radiate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA-Certified 1.1tcw Marquise & Emerald-Cut Dual Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
This captivating design features two exceptional GIA-certified diamonds—a 0.5ct marquise-cut and a 0.6ct emerald-cut, both of Internally Flawless (IF) clarity and rare D color—set in...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage emerald diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined vintage statement from the 1990s, this elegant cocktail ring centers on a vibrant 1.40 carat marquise cut emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Emerald 2.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.76 carat emerald and 2.05 carat emerald, 18k yellow gold marquise shaped cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.50 Cts F/VS1 Emerald & Marquise Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Toi Et Moi ring features two GIA Certified diamonds totaling 2.50 carats, composed of a 1.50 carat Emerald Cut diamond paired with a 1.00 carat Marquise Shape diamond, g...
Diamond, 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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