Blue Topaz Diamond Multi-Color Enamel Flower & Butterfly 18k White Gold Cocktail
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is surrounded by a garden of flowers and butterflies which are enameled in various vibrant colors that all pop. The flowers and butterflies are also set with round brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Two Enamel Balls Bypass Cocktail Ring Size 4 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 4.4 Gm
Located in New York, NY
Two Enamel Balls Bypass Cocktail Ring Size 4 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 4.4 Gm A Classic Beauty. This 18 Karat Yellow gold ring features two Balls, same size , with blue enmeland ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-century 14kt yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold, enamel, or diamond settings. All diamonds are securely set and the enamel displays beautiful depth and detail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940 Retro 18kt Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold, enamel, or diamond settings. All diamonds are securely set and the enamel displays beautiful depth and detail.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Roman Malakov 1.48 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond & White Enamel Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a beautiful and classy wedding band set with two rows of round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.48 carats total, G Color and VS in Clarity. Pave-set in-between two rows of wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Victorian Memorial Memento Gold Enamel Hair and Gem Set Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s Victorian Memorial, Memento 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, Measuring 4 M.M. wide, intricately detailed with woven Hair within the ring, further decorated in Black Enamel and ...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
$19,840Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & 18K White Gold Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Black Enamel, Pearl
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The cocktail ring was developed for the rebellious twenties flapper. Deliberately bold and eye-catching, it was designed to attract attention to the drink in her hand during prohibit...
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, E...
4.85 Carat Oval Blue Topaz Enamel Art Deco Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our stunning "Blue Topaz and Pink Sapphire" ring - a perfect combination of elegance and playfulness. This high-end jewelry piece features a beautiful 4.85 carat oval cut...
Blue Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Wellendorff Aubergine Diamond Ring Size H (47)
By Wellendorff
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 11.6 grams Size: H (47) Band Width: 7mm Total Diamond Weight: 0.08 Marked: 'Wellendorff' '750' '47' 'Germany' Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Modern Rose Gold Diamond Onyx Zebra Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Modern 18k rose gold wide ring, featuring zebra stripes design, set with black onyx and approx. 1.60ctw in H/VS diamonds. Ring size 7, ring top is 35mm wide. Marked 750. Weight - 22....
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
Preowned GUCCI Ring. 18k Pink Rose Gold ICON Blooms Enamel Band.
By Gucci
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Gucci Ring. Icon Blooms Collection With Enamel leafs and flowers 18k 750k Rose Gold Details: 5.4grams 6mm wide 5.75 Size Gucci Size 11
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910 Art Nouveau 18kt Gold & Platinum Diamonds Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold, enamel, or diamond settings. All diamonds are securely set and the enamel displays beautiful depth and detail.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Wellendorff Aubergine Diamond Ring Size H (47)
By Wellendorff
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 11.6 grams Size: H (47) Band Width: 7mm Total Diamond Weight: 0.08 Marked: 'Wellendorff' '750' '47' 'Germany' Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920 Art Deco 18kt yellow Gold & Platinum Diamonds Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold, enamel, or diamond settings. All diamonds are securely set and the enamel displays beautiful depth and detail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Wellendorff Forget-Me-Not Diamond Ring Size I (48)
By Wellendorff
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 11.3 grams Size: I (48) Band Width: 7.1mm Total Diamond Weight: 0.017 Marked: 'Wellendorff' '750' '48' 'Germany' Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$962Sale Price / item|44% Off
Tourmaline, Ruby and diamonds 14 karat gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Some leaves are covered with enamel. 💍This ring is making for order. 💍Processing time for custom item takes: 5-7 working days.
Tourmaline, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring of 18k and 15k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A rare and evocative Georgian era ring, circa 1770–1790, designed as an elongated navette set with vibrant emeralds, bright white enamel, and centered with a pear shaped rose cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel
$4,072 / item
Moi Zaha Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 3.91g Brilliant cut Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : 0.17ct Gemstones : Blue Topaz and Blue Sapphire Others : Black Enamel Inspired by Zaha Hadid's style to libera...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Ottoman Gold Ring — 12ct Natural Ural Emerald & Diamonds 19th century
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
The 14k gold shank is elaborately worked with architectural motifs — mosques and minarets rendered in extraordinary detail and set throughout with rose-cut diamonds. The entire setti...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Enamel
Cartier 18K Snake Ring Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Accents
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier 18K Snake Ring Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Accents This Cartier snake ring is made in 18K yellow gold and designed as a coiled serpent wrapping gracefully around the f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Snake Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and hand set with .11 carats sapphire, .03 carats ruby and .49 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
SCALA GIOIELLI 18kt White Gold Diamond Lion Cocktail Ring, Italy
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The "Royal Guard" Lion Ring: 18kt White Gold, Diamond & Enamel A sculpted piece of high jewelry that embodies strength, elegance, and timeless craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2.26 Carat Diamonds Eternity Band 14 Karat and Black Enamel 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Modern Deco + Vintage Deco touch Ring is set with rounds diamonds & black enamel on outer, seems like 3 rings!!
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Snake Ring 18 Karat Gold Enamel Flexible Estate Fine Jewelry Scales
Located in Torrance, CA
It makes a great solo statement yet can easily compliment other rings from any era. Two single cut diamonds are embedded into the eyes.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940 Retro 18kt yellow Gold fluted Ring with Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold, enamel, or diamond settings. All diamonds are securely set and the enamel displays beautiful depth and detail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late Deco 1.05ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Trimmed with the original 1930s era enamel and millegrain edging, eight well-matched old cut diamonds are the petals to one slightly larger diamond at the centre of this daisy cluste...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Amethyst & Diamond Ring of 18k Gold, Circa 1960-1980
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This Retro ring (circa 1960–1980) showcases a vibrant pear-shaped amethyst set in a bold 18k gold mounting, accented with six tiny diamonds and framed by sleek black enamel details.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Leopard Ring Size 6.5 #22701
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Leopard Ring Size 6.5 Bold and sculptural, this stunning leopard ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold and detailed with black enamel spots for a lifelike l...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 14K Gold Double Pansy Ring with Diamonds, Art Nouveau Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This enchanting antique ring features a double pansy design, masterfully executed in polychrome enamel on a 14K yellow gold framework.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau 1910 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold with Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold, enamel, or diamond settings. All diamonds are securely set and the enamel displays beautiful depth and detail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Dior Diorella 45ct Rubellite Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Feasterville, PA
Its deep, lush red hues and distinctive cut add an entrancing depth and dimension, making it an undeniable statement piece. Enhancing the ring's allure are diamond flowers, meticulo...
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920 Art Deco 18kt yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold, enamel, or diamond settings. All diamonds are securely set and the enamel displays beautiful depth and detail.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
DAVID WEBB 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Zebra Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Collection - Kingdom Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, Cabochon Ruby and Diamonds, 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Enamel Size - 6.5 Signed - DAVID WEBB
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
English Victorian Mourning Ring with Seed Pearls & Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Denver, CO
This Victorian era mourning ring features a rose cut diamond center stone measuring approximately 0.02 carat surrounded by four seed pearls set in a forget-me-not design.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper 18K White Gold & Pavé Diamond 2 Coil Ring Medium
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold, enamel, or diamond settings. All diamonds are securely set and the enamel displays beautiful depth and detail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Platinum Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped jade cabochon measuring 9.0 x 11.0 mm Translucent vibrant green in color with subtle mottling - bezel set Flanked by rows of bead set single cut diamonds Wei...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Ruby Rose Cut Diamond & Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k gold vintage mens royal ceremonial ring inspired piece. Set with rose cut diamonds, checkerboard cut star ruby center stone, and bezel set turquoise. A truly unique, one of a kin...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rossella Ugolini 18 karat Yellow Gold Turquoise White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise 0.23 carats White Diamonds orange enamel in a "Hermes-colored" hue Cocktail Bold Ring.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Tourmalines & Old Mine Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold, enamel, or diamond settings. All diamonds are securely set and the enamel displays beautiful depth and detail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Emerald Ruby Diamond Reversible Ring – 10K White Gold, c1930
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This antique reversible ring provides ultimate versatility–hinged bands give the option of a ruby and diamond combination, or emerald and diamond. A fine estate piece that has stood ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Enamel, 10k Gold, White Gold
1940 Retro 18kt Rose Gold & Platinum Ring with 1.00 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
There is no damage to the gold, enamel, or diamond settings. All diamonds are securely set and the enamel displays beautiful depth and detail.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Tutti Frutti Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are a total of 1.40 carats of diamonds which include 2 large diamonds set on the ends of the rings.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pradera Jewels 18k White Gold Ring With Diamonds and Emerald
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k white gold ring with a total weight of 8.61 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 1.43 carats, and an emerald with a total weight of 2.33 carats. Irama Pradera is a Young desig...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$1,492Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Peach Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has also Enamel. This Ring has a 7.00 Carats Cabochon Cut Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Peach Coral.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$5,760Sale Price|40% Off
NWT $9, 600 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Large 10ct Opal Peridot Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Fiery Opal Peridot and Diamond Ring. Ring is comprised of A LARGE Gorgeous Fancy Fiery Opal surr...
Diamond, Opal, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Floral Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The opal is bordered with eight blue sapphires and on black enamel background. The ring features two diamonds on the shoulders and milgrain detail on yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian 18K Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Urn Ring, England Circa 1780s
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 18th century Measuraments: 3,2 cm x 2,1 cm Ring size: 8 Weight: 11,9 gr The 18th-century Georgian ring is made of silver and gold and studded with rose-cut diamonds which,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
VICTORIAN 1880 Industrialism Cocktail Ring In 14Kt Gold With Agate & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The unusual ring has been crafted with a mechanical machine look in solid gold of 14 karats with polished finish and embellished with applications of black enamel.
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century Oval Sapphire Diamonds Leopard White Gold Ring Vicente Gracia
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century Oval Sapphire Diamonds Leopard White Gold Ring Vicente Gracia Oval Sapphire Diamonds Leopards Enamel Yellow White Gold Ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian 11.06 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond 14K Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut sapphire weighing approximately 9.26 carats total - transparent light blue in color Natural Ceylon (Sri Lankan) in origin and displaying no indications of hea...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
24 Karat Gold Kundan Ring with Emerald and Polki Diamonds, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
24 Karat Diamond Emerald Enamel Ring. This unique Kundan ring features an oval emerald cabochon at the center with eight Indian-cut/Polki diamonds and enamel accents.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 24k Gold, Enamel
$1,866Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Red Coral Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has 0.11 Carats of Emeralds. This Ring has also Enamel.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling ...
22 Karat Gold Handcrafted Cabochon Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Handcrafted Cabochon Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring This sensational Mughal era Polki flat cut diamond, ruby and emerald stone square shape ring is irreplace...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Diamond & Emerald Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Halo White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Floral Halo Ring in 18K White Gold is a warm hug for your finger, radiating timeless elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco White Gold Black Onyx & Diamond Masonic Floral Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k White Gold with Rose & Yellow Gold Accents - Enamel Work on the Star Total Weight: 2.82 Grams Overall Width: 18.7mm (0.73") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.4mm (...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2.92 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold 0.21 Carat White Diamonds Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 2.92 Carat Aquamarine 18 Karat Burnished White Gold Blue Enamel 0.21 Carat White Diamonds Design Ring A beautiful modern design ring handcrafted i...
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Enamel
Bezel Set Round Diamond Geometric Motif Wide Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Geometric enamel motifs accent the sides, giving the ring a distinctive contrast and a touch of modern artistry.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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