10 Carat pear Brilliant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Yello...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.29 Carat fancy light brownish yellow VVS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.54 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.29 ct Colour: Fancy L...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Harry Winston GIA 2.8 Carat Fancy Yellow White Diamond Cluster Ring
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional signed Harry Winston ring The center stone is framed by a refined cluster of pear-shaped white diamonds and delicate accents of round brilliant cut white and fancy y...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Yellow Pear Diamond 2.00 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Rose and White setting with a natural pear cut orangy yellow diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
$21,339Sale Price|30% Off
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Fancy Brownish Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
It is a very piece d’art and design by Italian designer, on 18k gold with a GIA certified natural fancy brownish yellow oval cut 2,01 ct VS1, and pear and round brilliant cut diamond...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry 5.50 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Greenish Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Vault in New York. Please inquire for more information
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond
GIA Certified 2.01ct Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Natural Fancy Intense Yellow 2.01 carat Cushion with Side Diamonds in Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Three-stone Ring features a Natural Fancy Int...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2.53ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Cut And Pear Cuts Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace a vision of radiant elegance with this exquisite 2.53ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Multi and Fancy Color Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Custom designed diamond engagement ring with GIA certified natural fancy yellow pear brilliant cut diamond in the center,weighing 3.50 carats VS2 clarity set in double halo mounting...
Diamond, Platinum
2.5 Carat Pear Statement Fancy pink Rare Fancy-Color Splendour Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Evander Holyfield · Team captains understand symbols; this 2.5 carat fancy pink pear cut ring operates as one—its assertive pear outline and confident fancy yellow glow reading as qu...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.73ct Pear Shape Brown/Green/Yellow Diamond and 1.14ctw White Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This engagement ring features one semi-mount set, GIA certified, 1.73ct, pear shaped, fancy deep brownish/greenish/yellow center diamond, surrounded by 1.14ctw of split prong-set rou...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Multicolor Diamond Ring with Fancy Yellow, Green, and Pink Diamond
Located in New York, NY
These are complemented by additional Fancy Yellow, Green, and Pink diamonds totaling multiple carats, including cushions, pears, and marquise cuts, creating depth, movement, and vibr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gol...
Pear Diamond Ring Fancy pink 14K White Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Balancing presence and restraint, this Legacy ring showcases approximately Carat weight on request of Fancy Yellow pear shape diamonds, arran...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Pear Statement Fancy pink Diamond Ring Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Drawing on the visual codes of important private-collection pieces, this Legacy ring frames approximately 3 carats of Fancy Yellow pear shape...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Champaigne Crown-Worthy Fancy Color Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The presence of pear shape diamonds in this Fancy Yellow palette gives the ring a calm, confident radiance that transcends trend and season.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Statement Fancy pink Diamond Ring Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story This Legacy ring channels the energy of important collection pieces, built around approximately 10 carats of carefully matched Fancy Yellow p...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh · For many, a single pear ring in a particular fancy yellow tone becomes the emblem of a title, a marriage, a reign; this $79999 5 carat pear shape d...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.24 Carat Pear Shape Platinum &18K Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Mounted with a 2.24 carat Pear cut natural fancy yellow intense color, VS1 clarity, certified GIA diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$22,200Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 3.06ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Bypass Ring 18k Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning fancy yellow diamond bypass ring open shank with halo, GIA certified.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Coloured Diamond Dress Ring
By bo·be jewellery
Located in COTTESLOE, AU
Embrace the beauty of nature with the Bloom Diamond Ring. Crafted in lustrous white gold, this ring showcases: • 2 pear brilliant cut fancy brown-yellow diamonds • 1 oval brilliant ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
4.02 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman · When archivists speak of ‘the important ring’ in a collection, they mean a piece whose pear and fancy yellow feel incontestably right; this $85000 ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.57 Carat Pear Statement Fancy pink Colour-Collector’s Treasure Diamond ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Rather than simply lining up fancy colour diamonds, this design treats the approximately 1.57 carats of Fancy Yellow pear shape diamonds as...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Carat Natural Oval Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum GIA
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this extraordinary 2.50 carat Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow oval diamond ring, meticulously handcrafted to maximize brilliance and sophisticati...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.33 CT GIA Certified Yellow Pear Shape Cut Diamond Double Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Stunning bespoke GIA Certified 0.87 Carat Natural Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond which is set in the center of the Ring with Double Halo, the inner halo features 0.08 Ca...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.51 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Yellow 14K Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
Michael Jordan · From training days to title nights, a disciplined pear stone in a confident fancy yellow palette becomes a quiet ritual; this $195000 8.51ct light yellow pear diamon...
Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
12 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Emmitt Smith · In training, small adjustments change outcomes; here, micro-adjustments in pear and fancy yellow bring this ring from merely good to competition-grade.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.10 Ct Fancy Light Brownish Yellow/White Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Turning dreams into really. This magnificent fancy diamonds are the epitome of luxury and opulence. Possessing such treasure is a blessing , as they are not only symbols of unimagin...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$14,280Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 2.58 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Diamond 18k Ring
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Center 2.58ct Fancy Light Yellow color and I1 clarity pear shape diamond, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Scarselli Mosaic Cocktail Ring Natural 1 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Ring with GIA-Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Center Stone Mosaic Style Statement Ring with Fancy Color Diamonds on 18k Yellow Gold Setting. 3.38 carats of fancy c...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set 1.18ct Fancy Deep Brownish GIA Diamond
Located in London, GB
An 18ct yellow gold diamond ring set in an "Et Toi" set with a 1.18ct fancy deep brownish orange yellow pear shape diamond and a 0.42ct marquise diamond G-H color SI clarity. This de...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.53 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful three-stone engagement ring, showcasing a 2.53 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and SI2 clarity, set on a five prong basket made of 18K ye...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Light Brownish Yellow Diamond 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite fancy Dimond ring in intricate design, so elegant and refined style. Elevate your timeless of beauty and adds a touch of class and charm on your look. Designed with part...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 10.11ct Fancy Yellow VS2 Cushion Cut Three-Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
3 stone ring in 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Center stone: 10.11ct Fancy Yellow VS2 Cushion Shape Diamond GIA#2215485866 Side stones: 0.70ct F VVS2 Pear Shape Diamond GIA#3425192725 ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.5 Carat Pear Statement Fancy pink Diamond Ring A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring Seen on the hand, the approximately 2.5 carats of Fancy Yellow pear shape diamonds read as a single ribbon of light rather than individual ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.22 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Fancy brown pink Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Drawing on the visual codes of important private-collection pieces, this Legacy ring frames approximately 2.22 carats of Fancy Yellow pear sh...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Pear Statement Fancy pink Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story From the first sketch, this design was imagined as a ring that could move seamlessly from gala evenings to private weekends, anchored by appr...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,900Sale Price|30% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 1ct Fancy Intense Yellow Pear Diamond with Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern EGL certified yellow diamond with halo ring, two-tone 18k yellow and white gold. By Alexander Beverly Hills 1.51 carats total diamond weight. 1.00 carat cushion cut F...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Cocktail Ring with 4.08ct Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow Cushion
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Cocktail Ring Mounted in 18K White Gold & Rose Gold With 4.08ct Fancy Brownish Greenish Yellow VS2 Cushion Diamond GIA#5222300140 Pink Diamonds - 29 diamonds totaling...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Pear Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Pear cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 2 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold colo...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 1.47 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A cocktail ring showcasing a fancy vivid yellow radiant cut diamond weighing a total of 1.47 carats, VVS1 clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA 18k Two-Tone Gold Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18k Two-Tone Gold Natural Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Ring Material: 18k Yellow & White Gold Main Diamond Details: GIA Report: # 2105657498 The Main Stone...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 2.20 Carat Pear Brilliant Vivid Yellow-Orange Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
This GIA certified 2.20 ct Pear Brilliant Vivid Yellow-Orange Diamond is a truly unique ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
5 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring GIA Certified FIY SI1
Located in New York, NY
Kendall 5 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
8 Carat Pear Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Ring Overview & Legacy Story Celebrating the powerful allure of Fancy Yellow diamonds, this Legacy ring showcases approximately 8 carats of pear shape diamonds in a lumin...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.01ct HeartShape Fancy Green-Yellow Color Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exquisite 18K White Gold Heart-Shaped Fancy Green-Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring – The Perfect Proposal Ring and Gift for Her Introducing an extraordinary engagement ring that embod...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Round Diamond VS2 'GIA' in Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rare SIX carat Fancy Intense Yellow Round Diamond mounted in a handmade Platinum mounting with side pear shape diamonds and smaller white diamond outline. The ROUND shape is extreme...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.59/0.56 Cts Fancy Light Yellow / G VVS1/VS1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.61 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.59 / 0.56 Colour: F...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Colors Fancy Vivid Yellow Oval with White Pear Diamonds Dome Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant ring centers on a 0.71-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow oval-cut diamond, set in 18k yellow gold for a warm, radiant look.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring, GIA Certified 18K G
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Engagement Cocktail ring Showcasing 1.02 Carat cushion-cut Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, GIA Certified as VS2 clarity.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow SI1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.69 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.26 Colour: Fancy...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.55 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Radiant Carat: 1.02 Colour: Fancy...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ladies 18k White Gold Gia Certified Fancy Vivid Green-Yellow Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Carat Weight: 0.480 ct. Color: Fancy Vivid Yellow, Green Clarity: VS2 Fluorescence (LW): Strong Green Polish: Good Symmetry: Good Girdle Thickness: Medium to Very Thick Grading Repor...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 3.58 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This captivating diamond engagement ring showcases a superb 3.08ct pear shaped center diamond, GIA certified at fancy light yellow-I1.
Fancy Vivid Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond and White Diamond Flower Ring GIA Cert.
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary expression of artistry and color, this floral-inspired ring showcases a 1.01 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow radiant-cut diamond, GIA graded SI1 in clarity, as its luminous...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 1.43 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond GIA Certified
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exceptional Diamond Toi et Moi Ring, boasting a truly unique design. Adorned with a 0.49 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond heart-shaped, GIA certified as SI1 in clarity...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50ct. Cushion Natural Fancy Yellow-Orange Diamond Engagement Ring, GIA Report.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning engagement ring showcases a 1.50 carat natural fancy yellow-orange cushion cut diamond as its centerpiece, GIA certified with SI2 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k 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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