Diamond Floral Flower Edwardian Style 14K White Yellow Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning diamond cluster ring celebrates nature’s beauty and the brilliance of diamonds. This ring features a unique flower design where the delicate petals are formed in round ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.53ct Oval Icy Snowflake Flower Cluster Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a captivating design that transforms the brilliance of diamonds into an enchanting floral motif. At its heart sits a mag...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold & White Ceramic flower Pave "X" Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The 21st Century ring is an elegant piece of contemporary jewelry that blends modern materials with classic design elements. Crafted from 18K gold and ceramic, it features a brillian...
18k Gold
$11,031Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.01 Carat Round Icicle Flower Cluster Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a mesmerizing round diamond at its center, boasting an impressive 1.01 we...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Boucheron Paris 18K Gold Diamonds Sapphire Flower Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Boucheron Paris 18K Gold Diamonds Sapphire Flower Ring Marked: Boucheron Paris Approximate Dimensions: 5.5 (Ring Size) Approx. 0.56 carats (Sapphire) Approx. 0.3 carats (D...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$7,516Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.4 Carat Oval Cluster Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Discover a stunning diamond ring that showcases an enchanting design featuring a central dazzling oval diamond weighing 1.4. Graded at ...
Diamond, White Gold
$9,473Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Oval Cluster Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Discover a stunning diamond ring that showcases an enchanting design featuring a central dazzling oval diamond weighing 1.7. Graded at ...
Diamond, White Gold
$6,224Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.21 Carat Oval Cluster Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Discover a stunning diamond ring that showcases an enchanting design featuring a central dazzling oval diamond weighing 1.21. Graded at...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$28,936Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.51 Carat Round Flower Bloom Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring featuring a captivating center stone of round cut at 2.51 , endowed with a delightful ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$20,280Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.83 Carat Round Flower Bloom Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, a stunning diamond ring featuring a captivating center stone of round cut at 1.83 , endowed with a delightful ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.02ct Oval Marquise Flower Halo Cluster Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this captivating diamond ring features a stunning centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing 2.02 , showcasing an ...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,244Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.06ct Round Bezel Cluster Flower Basket Set Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Crafted with unparalleled artistry, This exquisite diamond ring features a remarkable centerpiece of a GIA-certified round diamond weig...
Diamond, Platinum
$56,832Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.71 Carat Round Halo Flower Bloom Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Radiating with elegance, this stunning diamond ring features a breathtaking round diamond weighing 2.71 , graded G and VS2 , making it ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.6 Carat Oval Cluster Vintage Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover a stunning diamond ring that showcases an enchanting design featuring a central dazzling oval diamond weighing 1.6. Graded at J with SI1 , this exquisite diamond radiates br...
Diamond, White Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Engagement Ring with One Carat Natural Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower engagement or wedding ring is made of 18 karat white gold and features a crushed ice cushion diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1.63ct Round Solitaire & Side Stone Filigree Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly designed, this diamond ring embodies sophistication and luxury. At its center lies a stunning round diamond, weighing 1.63 and graded with a stunning H and SI1. The centerp...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01ct Round Solitaire & Side Stone Filigree Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly designed, this diamond ring embodies sophistication and luxury. At its center lies a stunning round diamond, weighing 2.01 and graded with a stunning I and SI2. The centerp...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.2ct Round Solitaire & Side Stone Filigree Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly designed, this diamond ring embodies sophistication and luxury. At its center lies a stunning round diamond, weighing 1.2 and graded with a stunning I and SI2. The centerpi...
Diamond, White Gold
$20,475Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.01 Carat Round Solitaire Flowers in Bloom Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A beautifully crafted diamond ring that radiates romance and timeless elegance, featuring a stunning round diamond with a weight of 2.0...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.51 Carat Radiant Lace Flower Halo Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable diamond ring that captivates with its stunning array of brilliance, this piece features a striking radiant 2.51 center stone, showcasing an exquisite F and VS2. The desi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.5 Carat Emerald Lace Flower Halo Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable diamond ring that captivates with its stunning array of brilliance, this piece features a striking emerald 2.5 center stone, showcasing an exquisite H and VS1. The desig...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.9 Carat Radiant Lace Flower Halo Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable diamond ring that captivates with its stunning array of brilliance, this piece features a striking radiant 0.9 center stone, showcasing an exquisite H and VS1. The desig...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.30 Carat Radiant Lace Flower Halo Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable diamond ring that captivates with its stunning array of brilliance, this piece features a striking radiant 1.30 center stone, showcasing an exquisite G and SI2. The desi...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.95ct Cushion Square Halo Filigree Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, a captivating diamond ring featuring a stunning centerpiece of a GIA-certified cushion diamond weighing 0.95 with a luxurious H and an impressive VS1. This e...
Diamond, White Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower-Shaped Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful engagement flower-shaped ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a round emerald in the central part surrounded by little white diamonds as petals.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Retro Flowers Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The setting of this vintage diamond ring is a sparkling design formed by gold wires that converge at the base to form the band. On ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$37,092Sale Price|45% Off
Fancy Light Purple Pink Diamond Eighteen Karat Gold Magnolia Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower Sculptural Engagement Ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a large GIA certified fancy light purplish pink diamond of excellent quality.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Engagement Ring with Light Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary engagement or cocktail ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with clear and shiny light blue sapphire, 0.65 Carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Certified 0.40 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 0.73 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The Center is Round 0.40 Carat Emerald. The Emerald is AGL certifi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.35 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Diamond & Emerald Flower Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 0.92 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The Center is Round 0.35 Carat Emerald. The Emerald is AGL certifi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$39,192Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.51ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, White Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5ct Radiant Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, White Gold
$15,532Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5ct Radiant Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$16,818Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2ct Radiant Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,269Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.31ct Emerald Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, White Gold
$21,064Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.05ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$8,744Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.29ct Emerald Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
$13,854Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5ct Princess Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, White Gold
$8,722Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.3ct Cushion Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$20,204Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01ct Round Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$12,605Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5ct Round Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
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Diamond, White Gold
$12,939Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.5ct Cushion Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
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Diamond, White Gold
$10,001Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.7ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
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Diamond, White Gold
$8,104Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2ct Princess Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,451Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,979Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 0.9ct Pear Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
I**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** ntroducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.5ct Radiant Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, White Gold
$28,010Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.01ct Cushion Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,336Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.31ct Cushion Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, White Gold
$8,486Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.32ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, White Gold
$12,872Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.71ct Emerald Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.20ct Oval Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating pron...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$9,550Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2ct Round Diamond Flower Halo Cluster Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring that features a captivating central round diamond of 1.2. The gem is be...
Diamond, White Gold
$58,996Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2.71ct Round Diamond Flower Halo Cluster Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring that features a captivating central round diamond of 2.71. The gem is b...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.71ct Pear Entwined Garden Flower Vine Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning diamond ring that beautifully merges elegance with a unique floral motif. This piece features a captivating prong set center stone, a radiant pear diamond of 1...
Diamond, White Gold
$79,891Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Four Carats GIA Certified Transperent Tsavorite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower engagement cluster ring is unheated untreated natural oval vivid minty tsavorite, GIA certified, 4,64 carats, 12,5x9,75x5,26 mm.
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...
GIA Certified 1.3 Carat Oval Double Halo Flower Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a mesmerizing oval diamond with a total weight of 1.3 , exhibiting a captivating J and exquisite VS1. Handcrafted in plat...
Diamond, Platinum
$14,386Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.52ct Oval Multi-Petal Flower Bloom Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a mesmerizing oval G SI1 1.52 center stone. The design draw...
Diamond, Platinum
French Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This feminine yellow gold flower ring features a cushion-cut ruby set in a closed-set setting at its center, surrounded by 10 moder...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA 2.01ct Oval Multi-Petal Flower Bloom Vintage Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a mesmerizing oval J SI1 2.01 center stone. The design draws inspiration from vintage aesthetics, artfully...
Diamond, 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.
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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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.