24.32 Carat South Sea Pearl & Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Twin Ring 18K
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with the unparalleled beauty of this 24.32-carat South Sea Pearl & Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Twin Ring. A stunning embodiment of sophistication a...
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
GIA Certified, 0.73ct Fancy Intense Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Ring in 18KT gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Surrounding the central yellow diamond is a brilliant-cut fancy yellow diamond halo, which enhances and complements the radiant beauty of the solitaire.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
HRD Certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring 0.41ct VS Natural Color Made in Germany
Located in Viena, Viena
because there are also rarities in diamonds alongside the other top investment gemstones, newly added a top fancy yellow cushion (cushion shape) diamond with 0.41 ct, VS2, cut very g...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Colored Diamond Ring Sz 7 Stacking Band 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary fancy colored diamond band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Fancy colored pear shaped yellow diamond is estimated at 0.20 carats (estimated at I2 clarity). ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$142,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Radiant Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary GIA certified 5 carat Fancy Yellow diamond of remarkable intensity and brilliance, cut in the highly sought-after radiant shape. Graded VS1 clarity, this diamond exh...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond
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
GIA Certified, 5.46ct Cushion cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond ring in 18KT Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
5.46ct Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring, a beacon of luxury and sophistication. This extraordinary piece, meticulously crafted in 18kt gold, is a testament to refined ta...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$636Sale Price|20% Off
CLEARANCE, IGI 0.44 Carat Emerald Cut Fancy Color 2 Tone Diamond Ring Yellow 14K
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
All Natural Fancy Deep Orangy Brown Color Emerald Cut Diamond Set on 2 tone 4 Prong Solitaire Ring Weighing 0.44 carats by IGI.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.62 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Fancy color Diamond ring. .52ct. Natural, Fancy Yellow Orange Brown Diamond Full cut brilliant Cushion Vivid sparkle and scintillation. 4.7 X 4.4mm Vs Clean clarity Side, Bague...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Luz Ring 0.56 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow SI2 Diamond in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Radiant and luminous, the Luz Ring is ideal for all occasions featuring a stunning eye clean pear shape yellow diamond surrounded with a pave set halo and lovely diamond accents on t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
J. Birnbach GIA 3.20 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow Oval Diamond Two Tone Halo Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This 18K yellow gold and platinum ring is a striking statement of color and craftsmanship, centered around a beautifully unique fancy-colored diamond. At its heart is a 3.20 carat ov...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3.67 Carat Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow Cushion Diamond Hal
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined engagement ring centered on a 3.67 carat natural cushion cut diamond, accompanied by a GIA report. The center stone displays a rare Fancy Light Grayish Greenish Yellow colo...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.10 Carat Natural Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Raised Halo Mod Deco Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Fancy color raised two toned halo. 1.60ct. natural color fancy yellow brown emerald cut diamond Vs-2 clarity. 5.8 X 5.1mm 1.50ct. side round diamonds. G-color vs-2 clarity. 14k...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A striking year-end highlight, this GIA-certified Fancy Yellow diamond ring features a commanding 2 ct center stone with sparkly clarity! Designed with particular attention on all de...
18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.20ct Fancy Light Brown Yellow Diamond Ring 14kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
GIA 2.20ct. Round cut diamondring. Report: 2221453010 Light Brown Yellow 8.19 x 8.26 x 5.06mm (GIA Report attached) 3ct baguette & round diamond accents. G-H color, Vs-2 cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$137,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified, 7.02ct Natural Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Ring in 18KT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
7.02ct Natural Fancy Yellow GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamond Ring, a radiant masterpiece destined to captivate hearts and illuminate any occasion. This extraordinary ring is crafted ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
J.Birnbach GIA 15.11 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum and 18K yellow gold halo ring is an extraordinary statement piece, centered around a rare and highly coveted antique diamond. At its heart is a remarkable 15.11 carat a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Gold Novo Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Gold Novo Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring From the iconic Tiffany Novo Collection, this exquisite engagement ring features a vibran...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified, 1.01 Natural Fancy Intense Yellow-Orange Oval Diamond Ring 18KT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
GIA Certified 1.01-carat Natural Fancy Intense Yellow-Orange Oval Diamond Ring set in exquisite 18KT gold. This ring is a testament to rare beauty, featuring a central oval-cut diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.10 Carat Fancy Greenish Yellow Cushion Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.90 Ct Fancy Light Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Fancy Diamond ring in a contemporary design, so elegant and refined style. Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of color and sophistication on your look. Stun...
18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.16 Mozambique Unheated Ruby and Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Mozambique Unheated Certified Ruby Oval cut 2.08 carats Certificate # ICA 156828 GIA certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Oval cut 2.08 carats Certificate # FBY GIA 1122898735 Yellow Dia...
Ruby, 18k Gold
EGL Fancy Yellow Oval and White Diamond Ring in 18K 2 Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1.70 ct. fancy yellow oval with 0.38 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white and yellow gold. Ring size 6.5. EGL certificate included.
White Diamond, Gold
GIA Certified Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring 14 Karat Buckle Deco*
Located in New York, NY
Buckle Inspired GIA Certified .61ct. Fancy Color diamond ring. GIA Report: 2181114969 Cushion Brilliant cut Fancy Deep Brownish, Greenish, Yellow. 4.64 X 4.35 X 3.4mm Vibran...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.04 Carat Fancy Pink Diamond Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Pear Pink GIA Certified 1.04ct Pear cut diamond ring. Fancy Pink Brown color Si-2 clarity Report Id: 1169283945 Please see attached photo for report. 1.00ct. Round, full cut d...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 3.67 Carat Fancy Round Diamond Ring Circular Flush Deck*
Located in New York, NY
Circular Flush Deck Everlasting Beauty GIA 2.07ct Natural Fancy color diamond ring. Round, Brilliant Natural, Fancy Light Brownish Greenish Yellow, Even Si-2 clarity Report Id...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.21 Carat Natural Fancy Vivid Brown Diamond Ring 14 Karat VS*
Located in New York, NY
1.21ct. Fancy Vivid Brown Diamond Vs-2 clarity. 4.6 X 4.3mm Side diamonds: 2.00ct. G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold depth of ring: 4.3mm 6.8 grams total weight...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.59 Carat Natural Fancy Deep Brown-Yellow 'Cognac' Diamond Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
GIA Certified 1.59 Carat Natural Fancy Deep Brown-Yellow (Cognac) Diamond Halo Ring. Center Diamond is Cushion Brilliant Cut. Halo setting with pave round brilliant diamonds, total...
Platinum
GIA 15.29 Carat Fancy Yellow VS1 Oval Diamond Ring in Platinum & 18K Gold
By Premier Gem Corp
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular 15.29-carat GIA-certified Fancy Yellow oval diamond sits at the heart of this exceptional platinum and 18K yellow gold masterpiece. Radiating vivid color saturation and...
Platinum, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow and Emerald Unique Design Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A GIA certified 1.03 carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond is set along with 0.71 carats of Vivid Green Emerald and 0.41 carats of white round brilliant diamond. The details of the ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1.28 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Emerald Cut with Vivid Red Mozambique Ruby
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This ring from our Luxuria collection boasts of 1.28 carat of fancy light yellow emerald cut along with 2.02 carat of vivid red Mozambique rubies. The setting is very intricate which...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 3.01 cts Emerald cut Fancy Diamond 18K Ring
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
From Benjamin Fine Jewelry, a renowned and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Heart of Bangkok. Positioned strategically to cater both, local and international clientele. Add...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.60 Carat Men's Natural Fancy Light Brown Diamond Master Bead Set Pave Ring*
Located in New York, NY
Men's Light brown diamond & Bead set pave diamonds ring. 1.10ct. center light brown diamond. Round Cut Vs- clarity Natural color, Earth Mined. 4.50ct Side round diamonds:...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified, 1.02ct VERY LIGHT GREEN-YELLOW, Natural Fancy colour cushion cut
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond Certification: This exquisite ring boasts a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) certification, ensuring the authenticity and quality of the featured diamond. Diamond Weig...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage GIA Certified Natural Fancy Orange Brown Color Diamond Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Colors GIA Certified 1.54ct. Natural Fancy Orange brown round brilliant diamond ring. Report: 5191783056 14kt. yellow gold Top deck: 13.5 mm wide Depth: 8.8mm 10 gra...
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 18k Gold GIA 1.46ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Marquise Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The ring features a truly stunning GIA certified, radiant cut, fancy yellow diamond solitaire prong set in the solid yellow gold basket and flanked on either side with a very fine qu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 1.26 Carat Fancy Yellow Round Fancy Color Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A CGL certified 1.26 carat Fancy yellow diamond set with 1.28 carat of white diamond are set together in this classical solitaire evergreen ring.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
GIA Certified, 2.21ct Natural Radiant Cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Solitaire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Behold a masterpiece of brilliance and radiance – a GIA Certified 2.21 carat Natural Radiant Cut Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Solitaire Ring, elegantly set on a bed of 18kt gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Solitaire Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold SI2 1.01 CT
Located in New York, NY
PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 125244 Metal Type: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14K CENTER STONE INFORMATION Center Stone 1 Type: Diamond Center Stone Weight 1 (cts): 1.01 Center Stone 1 Color: F...
Yellow Gold
$26,800Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Gold 15.31 Solitaire Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 15.31 Cushion-Cut Solitaire Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Statement Tennis Bracelet This glorious canary and white diamond solitaire tennis bracelet is masterful.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1.01 cts GIA Certified Men's Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A stunning men's ring with a fancy intense yellow cushion center stone, weighing 1.01cts and certified by GIA. The diamond is set in a bezel setting, with decorative motifs accenting...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 3.05 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Solitaire Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 3.05 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Solitaire Earrings Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement with our Yellow and White Diamond Stud Solitaire Earring...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 5.73 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Hand Crafted 6.30 TCW Fancy Intense Yellow diamond ring that is designed to endure glamour anywhere you go. The timeless ring features a stunning Cushion cut 5.73 Carat GIA certifie...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kwiat 18k White Gold .40ct Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Kwiat
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - Fancy Light Yellow Color - VS1 Clarity - 4.9x3.5mm - 0.40ct (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.40 (approx.) Materi...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 5.69 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 5.69 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings Discover the epitome of elegance and charm in our exquisite Yellow and White Diamond Stud Ear...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 5.69 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 5.69 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Solitaire Stud Earrings Discover the epitome of elegance and charm in our exquisite Yellow and White Diamond Stud Ear...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.01 ct GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Solitaire Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified Natural 3.01 ct Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow SI1 18K White Gold band embellished with white melee diamonds. 18k gold and platinum band featuring a 3.01 ct GIA certified cus...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
$15,000Sale Price|25% Off
2.02 Carat Fancy Solitaire Diamond Earring Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Solitaire Diamond - 2.02 Carat (2pcs) 18Kt White Gold
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire Natural Diamond Fancy Trillion Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This ring features a round natural diamond secured in a raised prong setting th...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy yellow diamond double halo engagement ring 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
Fancy yellow diamond double halo engagement ring in platinum Composed of of one solitaire fancy yellow diamond cushion cut total weighing 0.50ct accented by round brilliant diamond t...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Natural Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Halo Ring, 1.60 Carat, 18 Karat 2.34 Carat
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning natural fancy yellow oval diamond set in 18k white gold and diamond double halo ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Beauvince Sundance Ring 7.02 Carat Princess Cut Light Yellow ST VS2 GIA Diamond
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Creatively crafted to enhance the color of the center diamond and offer our clients a bargain for a large fancy yellow solitaire diamond ring, the Sundance Ring is dazzling and capti...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
8.47 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond GIA Platinum Ring Solitaire
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent and classy yellow diamond solitaire ring! Features a 8.47-carat natural fancy yellow oval brilliant cut diamond flanked by two half-moon cut white diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
Even as jewelry trends have come and gone, antique and vintage diamond solitaire rings are a classic fashion piece. Although enduringly popular as an engagement ring style, a solitaire ring — whether it's an emerald solitaire ring, a sapphire solitaire ring or another iteration — makes a fantastic addition to any outfit with a variety of shapes and settings to explore.
Solitaire rings have a single stone setting and a minimalistic band in which pressure, bezel or prongs hold the stone in place. They have a long history in jewelry, such as an example discovered in Israel with a single amethyst that could be as old as the third century A.D.
Simple gold rings with single diamonds were prized possessions in Ancient Rome. However, it was not until the 1940s that engagement rings with a solitaire diamond setting became widely popular.
After the turmoil of the Great Depression and World War II led to a decline in diamond prices, De Beers saw an opportunity. The diamond magnate teamed up with the ad agency N.W. Ayer for the “A Diamond Is Forever” campaign. It was a sensation and cemented the solitaire diamond as the leading engagement ring. Statistics show that diamonds are the most common gemstones for engagement rings, preferred by 87 percent of people. (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.)
Today, the design of solitaire rings takes many forms, and those created by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and other internationally celebrated jewelry houses are particularly sought-after accessories. Though the single-stone setting remains the same, bands have become more detailed, with some containing other stones or even multiple diamonds. Art Deco, Art Nouveau and other art movements have influenced the design of solitaire rings over the years. However, the simplicity of this accessory remains timeless.
Browse 1stDibs for a unique selection of antique and vintage solitaire rings to accent any fashion choice.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.