18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Emerald Seven Row Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 56 round brilliant cut = 0.86cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring top measures 11.30mm wide Ring Size: 6.5 (complimentary si...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,268
Emerald Gold Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very special and rare Row emerald cts 24 ring , 18 k yellow gold gr 14 very refined , size 13 eu.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Three Row Emerald Cut 2.99 Ct Pink Sapphires and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold fashion ring with round faceted diamonds weighing 0.27 carat total and 10 emerald cut natural pink sapphires weighing 2.99 carats total. Finger size is 6.5 and can...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1 Carat Diamonds 3-Row Cluster Band Ring 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1 Carat Diamonds 3-Row Cluster Band Ring 18k. Real beauty on this one here.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 18 kt Rose Gold Eternity Band With 3 Rows Of Emerald Cut Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt rose gold eternity band with 3 rows of emerald cut diamonds separated by rows of round pink diamonds totaling 11.23 cts.
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Single Row Ring Alternating Rubies 0.90 Cts & Diamonds 0.21 Cts
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with three emerald cut rubies weighing 0.90 carat total and two round diamonds weighing 0.21 carat total. Finger size is 6.25 and can be sized up or down by up t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Five Row Multi-Gemstone Harem Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Denver, CO
A vintage five row Harem Ring with five stacking bands set with green emeralds, diamonds, red rubies, and blue sapphires.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 6.18 Carat Emerald & Round Cut Diamond Three-Row Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant wedding band, showcasing emerald cut diamonds weighing 3.85 carats total, set in between two rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.33 carats total. Diamonds are ...
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold 3-Row Round and Baguette Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds: Emerald Cut = 3.35cttw Diamonds: Round Cut = 1.80cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 Dimensions: ring is 7.6 mm wide Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Row Emerald Diamond Eternity Ring Sz 7 Estate Platinum Gemstone Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Single cut diamonds total an estimated 0.50 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI2-I2 clarity). Emeralds total an estimated 1.50 carats. Set with a double row of vibrant emeralds t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,500
Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Three-Row Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Three-row wide band ring in 18K white gold set with an emerald cut Zambian Emerald (2.20 carat) and 38 round brilliant-cut Diamonds (0.90 carat).
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,550
14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Two-Row Ring
Located in Rochester, NY
14 karat white gold emerald and diamond two-row ring. 17 emeralds 0.70 carat total weight. 44 diamonds 0.17 carat total weight.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,035
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1.45 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Triple Row Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold 1.45tcw Emerald W/ Diamonds Triple Row Ring Size 5.75 Size: 5.75 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Stone: Emerald, Diamonds Stone Shape: Marquise, Round TCW: 1.45 Weight: 5.9g
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Triple Row Emerald, Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Gold Prong Set Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies 14kt Yellow Gold Triple Row Band Style Ring Composed Of Seven High Quality Full Cut Diamonds Weighing Approximately 1.25 Cts Total Weight And Further Designed With Four Fa...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$60 / item
Square Emerald Green Cubic Zirconia Two Row Mounting Sterling Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Square 6 x 6 Emerald Green Cubic Zirconia Two Row Mounting Sterling Silver Ring.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,080 / item
2 Carat Four Row Diamond & Natural Green Emerald Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 ct. tw. of four row diamond & natural green emerald eternity band. 1 ct. tw. natural diamond graded Color H, Clarity SI with 1 ct. tw. AAA natural green emerald Color medium, I-cle...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$29,990
JB Star Platinum '4.51 Total Carat' Three Row Emerald Cut Diamond Band
By JB Star
Located in DAYTON, OH
This JB Star platinum diamond band is designed with three rows of horizontal emerald cut G color, VS clarity diamonds. The center row features five larger diamonds with 2.88 total ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,100
18 Karat Three-Row Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
An incredibly beautiful ring with a classic design and high quality stones. This 18 karat gold ring features 5.09 carats of rich royal blue emerald cut sapphires and 1.47 carats of b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,895
Emerald Diamond Gold Multi Row Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: 14k Yellow Gold 0.66ctw Diamond Emerald Multi Row Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details: Approximately 3.45ctw in Emeralds Diamond Details: Approximately 0.66ctw ...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,018
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Three Row Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly wonderful emerald and diamond three row ring dating back to the Victorian era.
Emerald, 15k Gold
Sold|$31,991
Boodles Emerald Cut Diamond Two Row Ring
By Boodles
Located in London, GB
The ring features an impressive 5.19 carats of perfectly matched emerald cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French Emerald and Diamond Two Row Ring
Located in London, GB
A single old mine cut diamond and a rich green Colombian emerald are the focal point of this ring. They sit at the front of the face and are positioned at a slight diagonal angle whi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold
Three Row Platinum and Diamond Ring with Central Emerald
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A contemporary platinum and diamond ring set with a central emerald. The piece comprises of three platinum bands which have been grain set with brilliant cut diamonds. In the centre ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 18 Karat Multi Row Diamond Ruby & Emerald Gemstone Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 18 Karat Multi Row Moveable Diamond Ruby & Emerald Gemstone Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 6.58 grams Diamonds: Approx. .40 CTW I-J VS single cut round diamonds Top: 18 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Three-Row "Bubble" Ring, with Diamonds '.21 Carat' and Emeralds '.35 Carat'
Located in Canterbury, England
Our unusual three row "bubble" ring of 9k yellow gold comprises emeralds (est. .35carat) and diamonds (est. .21carat).
Diamond, Emerald
Three-Row "Bubble" Ring, with Diamonds '.21 Carat' and Emeralds '.35 Carat'
Located in Canterbury, England
Our unusual three row "bubble" ring of 9k yellow gold comprises emeralds (est. .35carat) and diamonds (est. .21carat).
Diamond, Emerald
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Halo Row Diamond Accent Ring 1.55ct Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite aquamarine engagement ring showcases a mesmerizing approx 1.50-carat emerald-cut aquamarine gemstone. Featuring the coveted Santa Maria color, this aquamarine exhibits...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
3-Row Emerald & Diamond Channel Set Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
3-Row Emerald & Diamond Channel Set Ring, In 18ct Yellow Gold This classic and elegant emerald and diamond channel set ring is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds & 6 round eme...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Era Opal and Emerald Double Row 18 Karat Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Description It is very rare to find a combination of emeralds and opal, two of the world's rarest gems in one ring, this was more than likely a custom requested project from over 125...
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,024
Multi Row Gemstone Ring
Located in London, GB
A 1970s multi gemstone and diamond stackable ring, with five rings of alternating sapphire, emerald, ruby, emerald and sapphire, framed with twenty-four rose-cut diamonds, mounted in...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Square Step Cut Emerald & Diamond 3 Row Band Ring Size 5.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (6) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - High quality vivid deep green - 1.15ctw (exact) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Step Cut - Channel ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Hancocks Unusual French-Cut Emerald and Diamond 2-Row Eternity or Wedding Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A striking and unusual double row eternity ring by Hancocks set to the front with two rows of alternating sections of three square French-cut emeralds and three square French-cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Double Row Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Two rows of emerald, ruby, and sapphire in a unique style.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Emerald Cuts and Round White Diamond Multi-Row Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 1 center row of Emerald Cut Sapphires set East West with 1 row on both sides of Round Brilliant Diamonds. 11 Sapphires weighing 7.01 Carats. 44 Round Dia...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Picchiotti Emerald & Baguette-Cut Diamond 3-Row Expandable Band
By Picchiotti
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Expandable eternity band ring handmade by Picchiotti in Italy- set with emerald cut and brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.63ctw Emerald Diamond 2 Row 5.9mm Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (22) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.88ctw (approx.) (22) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,800
Ruby and Diamonds Three-Row Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold ring features 1.04 ct round and emerald cut diamonds and 1.88 ct emerald cut ruby. Finger size 7
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald & Diamond Stack Look Harem 5 Row Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Very Nice Vivid Red Color - 2mm each (approx.) (33) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square Step Cut - Channel S...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Triple Row 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds three rows of gorgeous stones. Two of these rows hold 2pt square cut emeralds which are so bright and pretty, in-between these rows sits a row of round cut d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Sold|$4,500
RUCHI Two-Row Diamond Yellow Gold Bezel Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Diamond- 1.08 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19 Karat Yellow Gold Double Row Channel Set Diamond and Emerald Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 19K yellow gold Diamonds: 10 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color: F Clarity: VS2 Ring size: 5.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizi...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Emerald and Diamond Seven Row Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow & white gold Diamond: 24 round brilliant cut = 0.36cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Emerald: 59 round cut = 1.45cttw Dimensions: ring top measu...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Allegra Ring 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Gemstone Two Row
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Allegra Ring 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Gemstone Two Row This bold ring centers on an emerald-cut blue topaz, weighing approximately 1.55 carats, set in warm 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Seven Row Multi-Gemstone Harem Ring In 18 Carat Gold, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An antique gemstone seven row harem ring, set with amethyst, peridot, ruby, pearl, sapphire, garnet, emerald and diamond, with alternating sets of coloured gemstones, in collet spitc...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby...
Retro Pink Gold Diamond and Emerald Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Retro alternating diamond & emerald 5 row ring set in 18k pink gold. Size 4 ring measures a bit over 1/2" in height.
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round and Emerald Cut Three Row Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.75cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: emerald cut = 3.50cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 6.5 sizing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Ring Sz 8.25 14k Gold Square Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The stylish Art Deco era ring features a sparkling old European cut diamond to the center, framed with two rows of emeralds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.20 Carat Emerald and Diamonds 4-Row Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.20 Carat Emerald and Diamonds 4-Row Ring 18k Gold. The center emerald weights approx 0.50 carat and the tapered baguettes featured in the 4-rows weight approx 0.70 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 1.60ct Squared Emerald 3 Rows Sterling Silver Wide Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold, contemporary statement of color and craftsmanship, this wide band ring showcases 1.60 carats of vivid square‑cut emeralds, arranged in three perfectly aligned rows that wrap ...
Emerald, Sterling Silver
Victorian Era Opal and Emerald Double Row 18 Karat Band Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Description It is very rare to find a combination of emeralds and opal, two of the world's rarest gems in one ring, this was more than likely a custom requested project from over 125...
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
3.52ct Emerald Cut Single-Row Diamond Band Platinum Ring VVS2 E Clarity
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Diamond Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 3.52 Carats Color Grade: E Clarity Grade: VVS2 Setting: Platinum Row: Single Row Ring Size: 7.5 Sizeable Material: Platinum Weight: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$6,500
Emerald Cut Sapphire Band 2 Rows of Diamonds
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K white gold ring set with Emerald cut sapphires with 2 rows of round diamonds on the top and bottom of the band.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$6,500
Emerald Cut Sapphire Band 2 Rows of Diamonds
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
18K white gold ring set with Emerald cut sapphires with 2 rows of round diamonds on the top and bottom of the band.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Charles Krypell Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Double Row Band Ring in Gold
By Charles Krypell
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Featuring two rows of icy white diamonds and embellished with bright blue sapphires and gorgeous green emeralds, this ring looks sophisticated and elegant on the finger.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Row Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Two rows of emerald, ruby, and sapphire in a unique style.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.95ctw Emerald Diamond 2 Row 5.9mm Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (22) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.88ctw (approx.) (22) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Emerald Cuts and Round White Diamond Multi-Row Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 1 center row of Emerald Cut Pink Sapphires set East West with 1 row on both sides of Round Brilliant Diamonds. 11 Pink Sapphires weighing 7.34 Carats. 44...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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