0.35ct Fancy Pink Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our exquisite fancy pink diamond eternity band, a unique masterpiece crafted in 18k rose gold.
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,366Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy 14.5ct Purple Amethyst White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond1-Round 57-0,08-4/6A Diamond4-Round 57-0,1-4/6A Diamond 17-Round 57-0,19-4/6A Amethyst 1-14,5 2/1A Pink Sapphire 4-Round-0,33 2/3A Pink ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,366Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy 14.5ct Purple Amethyst White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond1-Round 57-0,08-4/6A Diamond4-Round 57-0,1-4/6A Diamond 17-Round 57-0,19-4/6A Amethyst 1-14,5 2/1A Pink Sapphire 4-Round-0,33 2/3A Pink ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Fancy Brown Pink SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.74 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 2.01 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Pink Tourmaline 3.46ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Tourmaline Fancy Ring in 14Karat White Gold with Diamond.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarselli One Carat Fancy Deep Pink Diamond in Platinum
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI this Natural Fancy Deep Pink Radiant diamond of 1.00 carat, mounted in an 18k yellow gold with a halo of fancy pink round diamonds. The center diamond is accompanied b...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 4.04 Carat Fancy Light Pink Heart Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Pink Diamond
Natural Diamond Oval Fancy Pink 5.03 Carat GIA Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Diamond Oval Fancy Pink 5.03 Carat GIA Halo Engagement Ring Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Fancy Color Pink Diamond Square Cluster Ring in 18K White and Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Eye-catching fancy pink diamond square cluster ring set in 18K white & rose gold, consisting of a stunning 3x3 table with rounded corners of 9 glistening round brilliant diamonds on ...
Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
Fancy Light Pink Pavé Diamond Disc Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Featuring 91 natural fancy light pink pave set diamonds in a large circular setting, this multi-tone gold ring really fills the finger with dazzling brilliance.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Fancy Colored 1.02 Carat Orange, Green, & Pink Diamond Ring
By LA REINA
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat white gold ring is set with 3 fancy colored radiant diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Gold
$11,160Sale Price|20% Off
2.58 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow and Pink Diamond Flower Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Stylish custom-made Flower Ring in 18k rose gold and Total Carat Weight: 2.58 Carats Pink Diamonds: 1.99 Carats (total 294 stones) Yellow Diamonds: 0.59 Carats (total 7 stones) Set...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.14 Carat Fancy Green & Pink Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K Gold with GIA Reports.
By Novel Collections
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite Art Nouveau-Inspired Bypass Engagement Ring featuring a captivating fusion of a 1.01 Carat Fancy Light Yellowish Heart-Shaped Diamond, GIA certified as VVS2 in clarity,...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.38 CTW Round Fancy Pink-Purple Diamond Ring with Diamond Halo
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The ring features a double diamond halo with 12 round-cut pink diamonds and 76 Round-cut White Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Light Pure Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York. Please inquire for more information.
Pink Diamond
3 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy brown pink Gold Colour-Collector’s Treasure
Located in Mumbai, IN
Chaeryeong (Lee Chaeryeong) · From rehearsal rooms to global stages, the right jewellery feels like part of the uniform; this $99000 3ct fancy pink elongated radiant diamond engageme...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy pink/blue Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Patricia Arquette · In award-season styling suites, trays filled with mixed cuts / design ring diamonds in controlled fancy yellow shades are the real decision-makers; this 4 carat f...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Kylie Jenner · Boardroom dressing often relies on one disciplined mixed cuts / design ring piece with a calm fancy yellow tone; this fancy pink-purple diamond cut cornered square mod...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy pink & blue Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Carrie Fisher · Hollywood costuming departments routinely specify mixed cuts / design ring diamonds in timeless fancy yellow grades for close-up work; this 2 carat fancy pink and fan...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat radiant Brilliant Statement Fancy pink 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Lia (Choi Jisu) · Fans often recognise an artist by a single recurring piece; this fancy pink-purple diamond and diamond ring, with its memorable mixed cuts / design ring profile and...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gia Certified Fancy Orangy Pink and White Diamond Toi Et Moi 18k White Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This "Toi et Moi" ring symbolizes the unity of a man and a woman. The 1.01 carat fancy orangy pink diamond embodies femininity and grace, while its counterpart, an exact 2x carat wei...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.01 Carat Cushion Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Paul Newman · Premiere step-and-repeat moments favour mixed cuts / design ring diamonds whose fancy yellow radiance holds up under intense flash; this fancy pink-purple diamond and d...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Oval Statement Fancy orangy pink 14K Colour-Collector’s Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Clark Gable · Wardrobe teams love oval diamonds in adaptable fancy yellow tones because they work across multiple costumes; this 4 carat oval cut important fancy intense orangy pink ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.53 Carat Fancy Pink-Brown & White Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Engagement Ring - Metal: 18K White Gold, 18K Rose Gold - Weight: 10.71 grams - Setting: Prong _______________________ Center Stone Details: - Type: Natural...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Platinum Floral Fancy Pink Yellow White Diamond Ring By élan
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: Designer: élan (modern contemporary manufacturer) Metal: 18K yellow gold and platinum Natural Pink Diamonds: Approximately .18 carat total weight, VS clarity White Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.5 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy Pink 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Nelly Korda · For those whose schedule cycles from in-season to off-season, this $75000 1.5ct pink heart diamond statement ring offers a constant—its heart precision and fancy yellow...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.03 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy Pink 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Sergio García · In sport, recovery is as important as exertion; this very light pink diamond and diamond ring balances the intensity of its heart facets with a calming, restorative f...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.37 Carat Heart Shape Statement Fancy pink 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Robert Redford · When jewellery houses lend to major productions, they favour heart diamonds in versatile fancy yellow hues that can work across scenes; this $45000 1.37ct light pink...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Fancy Light Orangy Pink Elongated Radiant Diamond ing
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking ring features a 1.59 carat elongated radiant cut Fancy Light Orangy Pink diamond, expertly graded with SI2 clarity and all around excellent cutting to enhance its v...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.06 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Ring Fancy Color pink 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1.06 carats, heart shape, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. Chosen a...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Carat Pear Statement Fancy brown pink Royal Radiance Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.5 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. The set...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Pink Opal 15.53ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink Opal Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Red Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Main stone: just over 0.50 carat Fancy Red, Cut-Cornered Square Setting: 58 round white diamonds totaling approximately 0.39 carats, 8 pear-cut white diamonds totaling approximately...
Pink Diamond
Fancy 0.90 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.84 Carat Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 14 mm Band Width: 3.5 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6-8 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 9 Gra...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Fancy Colored and White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K White and yellow gold ring with natural fancy colored (aprox 2.25 carats) and white (aprox 1.01 carats) diamonds. Size 6 ring (modifiable)
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Wh...
0.50 Carat Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Double Halo Ring in 18K Gold GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Fancy Intense Pink diamond ring captures timeless femininity and sophistication.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Pink I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.734 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 1.51 ct Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.67 cts of Diamonds and fancy color diamonds ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning cocktail ring that radiates elegance and bold sophistication. At its heart lies a delicate 0.1-carat pink marquise-cut diamond, exuding a soft, romantic charm....
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gia Certified, 0.36 Carat Fancy Light Pink Radiant, Natural Color Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
0.36ct fancy light pink radiant mounted on 18kt gold. GIA Certified diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal & Pink Tourmaline 3.34ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Opal & Pink Tourmaline Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal & Pink Tourmaline 4.05ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Opal & Pink Tourmaline Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Diamond.
White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 2.01 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.35 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 2.01 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.42 Carat Fancy Light Purplish Pink SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.03 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Cushion Carat: 0.42 Colour: Fancy...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified Fancy Light Brownish Pink Princess Cut Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This one-of-a-kind ring combines modern elegance with a truly rare center diamond that radiates a delicate ballet pink hue.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Light Pink, Fancy Brownish-Orange & White Diamond 3-Stone Halo Ring 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 109 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.00 carats Diamond Color: G - H, Light Pink, Fancy Brownish-Orange D...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
GIA Fancy Color Diamond Gold Flower Bypass Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The 18k white gold flower bypass ring features a GIA 1.93-carat fancy dark greenish-gray round brilliant-cut diamond and a GIA 1.70-carat fancy brown-pink round brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Fancy Purplish Pink Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 oval cut = 1.05ct Color: Purplish - pink Clarity: I1 GIA: 14323561 Dimensions: ring top measures 6.80mm wide Ring Size: 6.5 (comp...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Shape Peach Pink Morganite Diamond Scroll Accents 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A striking and elegant ring featuring a large, faceted peach-colored pink morganite. The ring is adorned with intricate diamond accents, enhancing the central stone with a touch of b...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
A 18 Karat White Gold 1.03 CT Fancy Deep Pink Diamond accompanied with Diamonds
Located in New York, US
A 18 Karat White Gold 1.03 CT Fancy Deep Pink Diamond accompanied with Diamonds
Pink Diamond, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Fancy light pink 14K Gold Sunlit Royal Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring This ring is built around the idea of harmony: approximately 5 carats of Fancy Yellow pear shape diamonds are set so they appear to breathe...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Green Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Fancy Vivid Yellow Green 0.47 carat Square Emerald cut. Treated color. GIA certificate 15830722. Centering white diamond on white 18K gold ring. Fancy Vivid Yellow Green Dimension...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.04 Carat Fancy Brownish Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.35 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.04 ct Colour: Fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Assher Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Designed as a statement of quiet power, this Legacy ring gathers approximately 5 carats of Fancy Pink diamonds into a single, commanding silh...
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat total weight Pear Statement Fancy Pink, A Crown-Worthy Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 8 carats, pear, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable. Colour family: Fancy Yellow. The...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 3.00 Carat Fancy Orange Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a very special certified 3 carat clean natural fancy orange pink diamond in the center, certified by GIA.
Pink Diamond
Fancy Intense Purplish Pink Marquise Diamond Halo Ring in Plat/18K Rose Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Command attention with this sophisticated masterpiece, featuring an intense purplish pink diamond framed by a dramatic double halo of diamonds for maximum fire and brilliance. The c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Fancy Intense Purplish Pink Radiant Diamond Halo Ring in Plat/18K Rose Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This contemporary showstopper pairs the rarity of a purplish pink diamond with a bold, double-halo silhouette, offering a luxurious twist on a classic bridal design. The center radi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
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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