Art Deco style fancy yellow brown diamond platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its center rests a round brilliant cut diamond displaying a captivating fancy yellow brown hue, offering warmth and individuality that sets it apart from traditional white diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
COCKTAIL RING 3.43 Ct. GIA Certified Fancy Deep Yellow-Brown Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Masterfully crafted in a substantial 13.0-gram blend of 18K yellow gold and platinum, this ring is centered around a GIA Certified 3.43-carat emerald-cut diamond.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
GIA Certified Fancy Brown Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ring features two brown diamonds, one round brilliant-cut fancy deep brownish orangy yellow diamond, weighing 1.54 carats and one round brilliant-cut brown diamond, we...
Brown Diamond, Platinum
1.78 Carat Natural Fancy Vivid Orange Brown Diamond Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Raised Solitaire Round. 1.28ct. Natural round diamond ring Fancy vivid orange brown color Si-1 clarity Very good Cut / Full cut Brilliant Side round white diamonds: .50ct G-c...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Olympus Art Certified, Pink Gold, Brown Diamond, Fancy Diamond, Virgoan Ring
By Olympus Art
Located in Istanbul, TR
18K Pink Gold 1.91 ct. Diamond Round Brown 3.04 ct. Diamond Round Fancy Why Virgoan...
Brown Diamond, Gold
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Brown Pink Diamond Heart Convertible Ring / Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A distinctive and romantic convertible jewel, crafted in 18K white and rose gold, designed to be worn both as a statement ring or as a pendant necklace. The centerpiece is a 1 carat...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Multiside Stone Ring 3.05ct Fancy Dark Brown Yellow Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Multiside Stone Ring 3.05ct Fancy Dark Brown Yellow Diamond In 18k Rose Gold & Platinum with Marquise & Pear Shape side stones Center Stone: 3.05ct Fancy Dark Brown Yel...
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Fancy Light Pinkish Brown Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a total of 1.16tcw of fancy light pinkish brown diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.40 Carat Natural Fancy Color Yellow Brown Diamond Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Halo Raised Solitaire .40ct Natural Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond. Vs-2 clarity. .50ct.
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1900s GIA Fancy Brown Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1900s GIA Fancy Brown Old European Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring - VEG#43b Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7...
Brown Diamond, Platinum
1.65ct Fancy Intense Orangey Brown Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning contemporary 1.65 carat natural fancy intense orangey brown diamond and 1.54 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond collections.
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Fancy Brown Diamond 2.39ct Ring in Golden Titanium IGI certificate
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
MEASUREMENTS Golden titanium ring with natural Fancy brown diamond Diamond 2.39 carats brilliant cut Ring width at top 15.46 mm Diamond 8.23 - 8.27 x 5.38 mm Ring Weight 7.8 g
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Titanium
1.67ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing fancy yellow princess cut diamond ring offers exceptional beauty and brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.38ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exotic 18k rose gold ring is captivating with its 1.03ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow-SI2 oval cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.56ct Fancy Orangy Brown Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold our striking fancy brown old mine cut diamond engagement ring, a masterpiece of elegance set in luxurious 18k rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fancy deep brown-yellow diamond cluster ring, English, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Fancy deep brown-yellow diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a round old cut natural unenhanced fancy deep brown-yellow diamond, SI1 clarity, with a weight of 2.27 carats in an o...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.66ct Fancy Dark Orange Brown Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The center diamond, GIA certified, boasts a Fancy Dark Orange Brown hue with I1 clarity, offering a rich, deep color.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.28ct Fancy Dark Brown Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance. The 18k yellow gold band showcases a mesmerizing 1.13ct round brilliant cut center diamond, EGL certified at Fancy Dark B...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.60 Carat Natural Fancy Color Yellow Brown Diamonds Halo Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Golden Yellow Browns Flash Fancy color Pear cut Diamond ring. Natural Fancy color Center diamond: 1.10ct.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Brown 1.65 Carat Diamonds "X" Deco 14 Karat Ring*
Located in New York, NY
"X" & Fancy's. Natural Yellow & brown diamonds ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.18ct Fancy Brown Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Taking centerstage is a breathtaking 1.18ct fancy brown old cut diamond, making this piece an absolute treasure for jewellery lovers.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA MARKDOWN, 1.66 ct Radiant Cut Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
GIA 1.66 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond Solitaire Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Elegant solitaire ring featuring a 1.66 carat natural radiant-cut diamond set in a classic four...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold 1.35ctw Fancy Brown Diamond & Calibre Sapphire Antique Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Fancy Brown Color - I1 Clarity - 5.6x4mm - 0.60ct (approx.) (50) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single C...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.39 Carat Natural Fancy Brown Emerald Cut Diamond Ring VS2 Victorian Deco*
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Era Fancy Natural Brown diamond ring. 1.18ct. Natural Brown Diamond Emerald cut Vs-2 - clarity Side round diamonds: .21ct.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,366Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.93ct Fancy Pink Brown Multi Diamonds Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning pink brown multi shape diamond cocktail ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1.18 carats of Fancy Pink Brown color diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.44ct Fancy Yellow Brown VS2 Diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1.44ct stunning fancy yellow brown diamond GIA certified, accompanied by 1.50 carats of round and baguette diamonds in 18KT white gold. **All items leave our premises with a certif...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.32 Carat Fancy Light Brown Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exceptional contemporary ring is expertly crafted and showcases a remarkable GIA certified Fancy Light Brown cushion-cut diamond weighing 5.32 carats.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4.05 Carat Fancy Brown-Pink Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 4.05 Carat Fancy Brown-Pink Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring This exceptional engagement ring showcases a rare 4.05 carat natural fancy brown-pink cushion-cut diamond, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage GIA 3.03 carat fancy dark yellowish brown diamond 18k gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its GIA-certified 3.03 carat fancy dark yellowish brown diamond and classic baguette accents, this ring is a memorable vintage piece made to stand out.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.61 Carat Brilliant Cut Fancy Brown Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This classic Brilliant Cut Fancy Brown Diamond is 0.61 Carat. Brown Diamond as its center and is surrounded by 12 Round Cut Diamonds in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$116,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique France Cut Diamond Ring GIA Certified 10.02Ct Fancy Dark Orangy Brown
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
An extraordinary statement of rarity and character, this 10.02 carat Fancy Dark Orangy Brown diamond commands immediate attention with its rich, earthy hue and remarkable presence.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Natural Fancy Dark Yellowish Brown Cushion Diamond 2.05 Carat Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Total weight: 2.05cts GIA certificate available upon request Natural cushion fancy dark yellowish brown diamond Measurements: 6.24 x 5.58 x 4.16 mm Carat weight: 1.34cts Clarity...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 2.54 cts Mixed Fancy Brown Diamond 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 2.54 cts Mixed Fancy Brown Diamond 18K Ring 18K, Yellow Gold Diamond : 2.54 cts White Diamond Pavé : 1.70 cts ...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Sapphire with Brown Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fancy Sapphire 15.10 carats with Brown Diamond 2.74 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 4.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 20.04 grams "W...
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Dark Orange Brown Cushion Cut Double Halo Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding a warm and sophisticated allure, this GIA-certified engagement ring showcases a rare cushion-cut natural fancy dark orangy brown diamond that captures the essence of deep cog...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
.53 Carat Natural Fancy Light Brown Diamond ring 14 Karat Bypass Deco*
Located in New York, NY
.53cts Round Diamonds Mod Bypass ring. Natural Round full cut Brilliant Diamond Fancy Light Brown, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt.
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,980Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1.78ctt Fancy Yellowish Brown Cushion VVS2 Diamond Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
By Alexander Beverly Hills 1.78 carats total diamond weight. 1.15 carat cushion cut Fancy Yellowish Brown color and VVS2 clarity diamond, EGL graded.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
GIA Certified 0.40 Carat Fancy Brown Pink VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.281 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Oval Carat: 0.40 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.57ct Natural Fancy Orange Brown Diamond Vintage Gilt Ring 14 Karat *v
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gilt .57ct. Natural Fancy Orange brown round brilliant diamond ring.
Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.69 Carat Fancy Light Brown-Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified fancy light brown-yellow marquise cut diamond ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Fancy Brown Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k & Platinum Oval 1.29ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 1 for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .99ct Cut: Oval Color: Fancy Brown Clarity: I2 Stone Note: (s...
Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Fancy Brown-Yellow Diamond 1.87 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Total Weight: 1.87cts GIA certificate available upon request Natural Fancy Brown-Yellow Oval Cut Diamond Natural Round White Diamonds 18K Yellow/White Gold Size 6 1/2 Free sizi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
GIA Certified 1.54 Carat Fancy Yellow-Brown Cushion Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Center stone: 1.54 ct cushion cut fancy yellow-brown SI1 diamond, 6.53 x 6.20 x 4.15 mm.
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 5.69 Carat Fancy Light Brown-Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified fancy light brown-yellow marquise cut diamond ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-Century Bombé Ring with 1.91ct Fancy Yellow-Brown Diamond & Rubies
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Epitome of a True 60's Mid Century, Cocktail Ring A dazzling vintage treasure, this Antique 14K Yellow Gold Bombé Cocktail Ring showcases a rare 1.91 ct Fancy Yellow‑Brown Diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k G...
Fancy Light Brown / Champagne Diamond Solitaire 0.85ct, and Pave Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 18 ct Rose gold diamond ring consisting of a glistening round brilliant cut diamond, accompanied by 14 diamonds on the shoulders along the finite rose gold band. 1 x Round ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
3.68CT Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow Brown Sapphire Tanzanite Diamonds Ring 14KT*
Located in New York, NY
2.28ct Natural Sapphire & Tanzanite ring. Sapphire of beautiful Fancy Vivid Yellow Brown.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Natural Fancy Green Yellow Brown 1.00 Carat Diamond Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
The Shield. GIA 1.00ct. "Modified Shield step cut". Fancy Deep Brownish, Greenish, Yellow. 5.52 X 5.58 X 3.99mm Vibrant Saturation & top Hue 18kt. Yellow gold. 5.6 Grams....
Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A 1.59 ct Pear Shape Fancy Deep Brown Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
A 1.59ct Pear Shape Fancy Deep Brown Yellow Diamond ring
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.99 Carat Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring Halo Cluster 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Everlasting Beauty GIA 2.23ct Natural Fancy color diamond ring. Cushion, Brilliant Natural, Fancy Brown Yellow, Even Vs2 clarity Report Id: 2181151677 Please see attached phot...
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 4.12 Carat Radiant Fancy Brown Green Yellow Diamonds Platinum Ring*
Located in New York, NY
GIA 3.12ct. Radiant cut diamond & 1.00ct. diamonds ring. Report: 215989418 Brownish Greenish Yellow VVS-2 clarity (GIA Report attached) .50ct. marquise diamonds & .5...
Diamond, Platinum
2.49ct Fancy Brown Green Yellow Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond ring is a masterpiece of elegance. Featuring a 1.39ct round brilliant cut diamond at its center, it captivates with its Fancy Brown Green Yellow hue and I1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
5 Carat Fancy Brown & Yellow Diamond Pave 18K Gold Tilted Shield Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Bold 5 carat total weight multi-diamond 18K two-tone white and yellow gold oval shield statement ring, featuring a fancy brown oval center diamond in a yellow gold prong basket surro...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.30 Carat Fancy Yellow Brown Diamonds Ring 18 Karat Edwardian Crown Deco*
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classic Threes GIA Certified: 1.36Ct Natural Fancy Yellow Brown European cut round diamond ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gia Certified 9.02 Carat Natural Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond cocktail Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Luxurious 9.02 Carat Fancy Brown Yellow Diamond Ring - GIA Certified Round Brilliant Indulge in the unparalleled elegance of this exquisite ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.50 Carat Smokey Quartz with White & Fancy Brown Diamonds Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3.50 Carat Smokey Quartz With White & Fancy Brown Diamonds Cluster Ring. The center gemstone weights approx 3 carat and there are a total of 28 white diamonds & 28 fancy brow...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,600Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 2.93ctt Fancy Dark Yellow Brown Diamond Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning fancy dark yellowish brown diamond with diamond halo and milgrain work, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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