$35,360Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Rose Cut Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Micro-pave Half Eternity Ring HVS2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 2.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Rose Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst and Diamond Wedding Ring. Round and Square Cut Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stones: Amethyst and Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Amethyst Approx. 0.90 Carats; Diamonds Approx. 0.30 Carats Primary Stone Cut: French-Cut Amethyst; Round Brilliant-Cut Diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
$14,560Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Engagement Ring. GIA 1.50ct Rose Cut Diamond Eternity Accent Ring H-I VS1
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite engagement ring showcases a approx. 1.5-carats oval rose-cut diamond, graded I in color and VS1 in clarity. The distinctive rose cut offers a timeless, romantic appeal...
Diamond, Platinum
Harry Winston 3 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 6
By Harry Winston
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Harry Winston 3 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Size 6. The Harry Winston Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring is a Size 6.
Diamond, Platinum
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
6 Carat Wedding Ring. Eternity Calibre French Diamond Band Platinum H VS2 4.6mm
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx. 6.00-Carats Stone Cut: French Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Color: H Color Clarity: VS2 Clarity Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Wi...
Diamond, Platinum
$22,880Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 1 Carat Round Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Half Eternity Platinum F VS1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Cartier Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: F Col...
Diamond, Platinum
$18,720Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 1 Carat Round Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Half Eternity Platinum G VVS1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Cartier Certification: GIA Certificate Country of Origin: France Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1-Carat Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Prim...
Diamond, Platinum
Hearts On Fire 2.54 TCW Diamond 18K White Gold Contemporary Eternity Ring/Band
By Hearts On Fire
Located in Towson, MD
This exceptional contemporary estate 18 karat white gold diamond eternity ring showcases an impressive 2.54 total carat weight of Hearts on Fire round brilliant cut diamonds, celebra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,680Sale Price|20% Off
6 Carat Wedding Ring. Cushion Cut Diamond Eternity Band Platinum G-H VS 5.30mm
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx. 6.20 Carats Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut, Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS Clarity Metal: Platinum Ring Siz...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Yellow Diamond Band. Infinity Diamond Wedding Platinum & Gold 8.1mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.7-Carats Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Clarity Secondary Stone: Yellow Diamond Secondary Stone...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Diamond Wedding Band. 0.70TCW Diamond Platinum Fully Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Total Carat Weight: Approx. 0.70 Carats Setting: Pavé Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Style: Eternity, Milgrain, Classic Material: Platinum Ring S...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Lucida Cut Diamond 2.50 Carat Platinum Eternity Ring Size 5 3/4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Tiffany & Co Lucida-cut Diamond 2.50 carats platinum eternity ring size 5 ¾. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-JHD817a.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band. Diamond Wedding Band Platinum Alternate
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.50-Carats Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20-Carat Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Alter...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Platinum Band. 0.70ct Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.7-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Baguette Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 5.75 US, Resizable T...
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: The Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 14k White Gold Diamonds: 38 round brilliant cuts = 0.40cttw Size: 6 1/4 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing request...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Diamond Platinum Band. 10ct Round and Marquise Diamond Wedding Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum eternity band is a ...
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band. Marquise Cut Ruby Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Alternating Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable This elegant eternity band feature...
Platinum
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Yellow Diamond Band. Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Two Tone
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.3-Carats Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stone: Yellow Diamond Secondary Stone...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Diamond Wedding Band. Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum 1950 2.65mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.60 Carats Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Ring / Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Mid-Century Diamond Band, Channel-Set Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Sapphire Wedding Band. Round Diamond Alternate Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Sapphire Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Band Width: 3 mm This exquis...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond and Emerald Wedding Band. 1.20ct Diamond Eternity Band 3.30mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Tsavorite Garnet Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Band Width...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Full Eternity Diamond Band. Single Cut Diamond Wedding Platinum Engraved 2mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Single Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.11mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite eternity band is cra...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Wedding Band. 0.50ct Baguette Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.20mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite platinum wedding...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Diamond and Pink Sapphire Wedding Band. Marquise Diamond Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co. Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone: Pink Sapphire Seconda...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond Pink Ruby Wedding Band. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Links
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 US, Not Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite and rare Art Deco band showcases the timeless elegance...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unique Diamond Wedding Band. 0.60ct Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum 2.22mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Pave-Set Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6 US, Re...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band. 0.60ct Round Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 3mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.6-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Th...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Platinum Band. Single Cut Diamond Eternity Wedding Band 1920
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Single Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Pave-Set Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 7.25 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity Diamond Wedding Band. 0.50TCW Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.5-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: G-H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS Clarity Jewelry Type:...
Diamond, Platinum
Eternity Diamond Band. 4.50ct French Cut Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 4mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Antique French Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 4.00mm Band Style: Et...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Half Eternity Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Band. Round Diamond Wedding Band 2.1mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20 Carats Total Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Ring / Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Half Eternity Band, Mi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond White Gold Band. 0.20ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20 Carats Total Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Ring / Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Half Eternity Band, Mi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,880Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Wedding Band. 3ct Old European Cut Diamond Eternity Band 4.5mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: approx 3.00 Carats Total Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Wedding Band / Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Diamond Eternity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Band. Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Two Tone
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.3-Carats Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stone: Yellow Diamond Secondary Stone...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Wedding Band. 1.50TWC Brilliant Diamond Harlequin Eternity Band H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: H Color Clarity: VS1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.50mm Band Style: Eternity Band T...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Half Eternity Diamond Wedding Band. 0.10ct Round Diamond Band 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.10 Carats Total Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Jewelry Type: Ring / Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Half Eternity Band, Mi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
18K Karat Gold Eternity Diamond Band. 0.2ct Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 3.08mm Band Style: Eternity Band Crafted in exquisite 18k yellow gold, this e...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Emerald Wedding Band. Eternity Diamond Wedding Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Green Emerald Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Ban...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Eternity Diamond Band. 6ct Calibre French Diamond Wedding Band 4.6mm Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx. 6.00-Carats Stone Cut: French Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Color: H Color Clarity: VS2 Clarity Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Wi...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond and Emerald Wedding Band. 1.20ct Diamond Emerald Accent Eternity Band.
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Tsavorite Garnet Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Band Width...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Platinum
Diamond Wedding Band. 0.20ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Alternate Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 3.08mm Band Style: Eternity Band Crafted in exquisite 18k yellow gold, this e...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Diamond and Ruby Band. Princess and Round Diamond Wedding Platinum 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.00mm This exquisite vintage estate-s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band. Round Diamond French Ruby Wedding Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS1-VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.75mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Alternate Marquise Round Wedding Band. 0.70TWC Diamond Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, Marquise Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.7mm Band Style: Eternity Band Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable This exqui...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond Wedding Band. Old European and Single Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1920 Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Single Cut, Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Eternity Band Metal: Pla...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Wedding Band. Old Euro and Transitional Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Art Deco Era, Circa 1925 Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany Diamond Wedding Band. 0.40ct Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum G VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Tiffany & Co. Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: G Color Primary St...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald Diamond Band. Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Platinum Alternate 3 by 3
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.50-Carats Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.20-Carat Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Alter...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Ruby Band. Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Links
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 US, Not Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite and rare Art Deco band showcases the timeless elegance...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Wedding Band. Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: Retro Era, Circa 1950 Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.40-Carats Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Diagonal Pattern Setting Metal:...
Platinum
Platinum Diamond Wedding Band. 0.60TCW Eternity Ring Pave Set Twist link G-H VS
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.60-Carats Jewelry Type: Eternity Ring Jewelry Style: Chain-Link Pave-Set Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Exudi...
Platinum
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Eternity Wedding Band. 0.70ct Round Diamond Band Platinum 2.45mm H VS
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1-VS2 Clarity Jewelry ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band. Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.7-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stone: Sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Band. Eternity Diamond Wedding Band 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Green Emerald Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Eternity Band Ban...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Diamond Wedding Band. 0.30ct Round Diamond Eternity Platinum H VS 4.3mm
Located in New York, NY
Color: H Color Clarity: VS Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 4.3mm This exquisite platinum wedding band features an eleg...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Full Eternity Wedding Band. 0.50TCW Diamond Platinum Band Alternate Cut 2.6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Baguette Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.56mm Band Style: Eternity Band This exquisite...
Diamond, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band. French Ruby Round Diamond Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.95 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.55 Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
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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