Graff 18K White Gold 0.55ct Diamond Pav Butterfly Ring
By Graff
Located in Southampton, PA
Sculptural wings positioned at a slight angle make this Graff Pav Butterfly ring incredibly elegant. It features pav Diamonds and a marquise-cut Diamond center stone that together po...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly and Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This whimsical fashion ring features an asymmetrical bypass design crafted in polished 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT White Gold Diamond Butterfly and Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This whimsical fashion ring features an asymmetrical bypass design crafted in polished 14K white gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,080Sale Price|28% Off
18 Karat Gold Butterfly Designer Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A Gorgeous butterfly ring made in 18K gold and diamond with M.O.P .
Diamond, Gold
Papillon Large Black Diamond Butterfly Ring in 14k Gold
By Julia Post Jewelry
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Details * Style Name: Papillon * Butterfly Statement Ring * Pavé Black Diamonds * White Diamond Accents * Solid 14k Gold * Oversized Statement Silhouette * Nature-Inspired Fine Jewelry
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
18k White Gold 1.67ct Natural Diamond Double Butterfly Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite 18k White Gold 1.67ct Natural Diamond Double Butterfly Ring features two graceful butterflies adorned with approximately 1.67 carats of mixed-shape natural diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,360Sale Price|20% Off
En Tremblant Diamond Butterfly Ring, 5.00ct, 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Expertly handcrafted in solid 18K white gold, this spectacular butterfly ring features an intricate En Tremblant design, where each wing is individually attached to the center struct...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Tanisa Nahata Butterfly Diamond 0.025ct. Ring in 18Karat Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Exquisite Butterfly Diamond Ring in 18Karat gold, available in white, yellow, and rose variations.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Butterfly Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k White & Yellow Gold Weight 4.9g Butterfly Emerald Diamond Ring Size 6 Measurements 9mm x 19.9mm
18k Gold
Mesopotamian Blue Butterfly Gold Diamond Ring by Dilara Ensari
Located in Istanbul, TR
Inspired by the rare Mesopotamian Blue Butterfly, the Mesopotamian Blue Butterfly Ring by Dilara Ensari is a celebration of transformation, freedom, and rebirth.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Diamond Butterfly 0.48ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.30ct F SI Natural Round Cut Diamond • 0.18ct Fancy Yellow Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.60ct Round Pave Diamond Butterfly 14K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Treat yourself or the ones you love with a Diamond Butterfly Fashion Ring. Perfect gift idea for Birthday, Holiday, Graduation, Anniversary, etc.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold 1.50ctw Marquise & Round Diamond Dual Butterfly Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 7.75 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 14.6mm (0.57") (top of the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18k Rose and White Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly ring in 18K White Gold & 18K Rose Gold Total Carat Weight Of Pave: 1.46ct Carat weight of marquee diamonds: 0.47ct Size: 7 ¼ (can be sized)
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.08 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Crafted of 14k yellow gold this ring features 0.08 ct of round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Damiani
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamonds mounted on rose Gold 18K. Diamonds: 7.26 carats. Total weight: 20.00 grams.
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Butterfly Heart Ring with Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The Butterfly Heart Ring is a charming blend of elegance and whimsy, crafted from radiant 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Butterfly Bow Ring
By Gucci
Located in 台東区, JP
A rare Gucci Fine Jewelry butterfly ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring an exquisitely detailed openwork filigree design accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Butterfly-Form Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Butterfly Ring, designed as a butterfly, featuring twenty one white gold pave and bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
White and Fancy Diamonds Butterfly Shape 18kt Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Delightful butterfly shape ring in 18kt white and rose gold structure mounted with white and fancy diamonds on the wings and body.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
0.40ctw Natural Diamond Butterfly Ring 14K White Gold Size 7
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This beautiful diamond butterfly ring is crafted in 14K white gold and features 0.40 carats total weight of natural round single cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Open Double Butterfly Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Butterfly Ring: Made from real 14k gold and round white diamonds approximately 0.06 cts Certified diamonds, available in yellow, white and rose gold with a color and clarity ...
Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Open Double Butterfly Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Butterfly Ring: Made from real 14k gold and round white diamonds approximately 0.06 cts Certified diamonds, available in yellow, white and rose gold with a color and clarity ...
Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.66 Cttw. Diamond Small Butterfly Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Ethereal ring is crafted from rich 18 karat white gold in a size 6.75, but can be sized to your finger!
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Crivelli Butterfly Black & White Diamond Ring 18K White Gold 2.53ctw
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the graceful beauty of a butterfly in flight, this extraordinary Crivelli ring is a celebration of transformation, freedom, and timeless elegance.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian European Diamond 14K Gold Platinum Antique Butterfly Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 0.55 carat - H color with VS2 clarity Bead set in a platinum-topped square form head with a milgrain surround Accented by a pierced pro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Pink Gold Round Cut Diamond Butterfly Motif Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Capture the beauty of nature with this enchanting 14k pink gold ring featuring a delicate butterfly motif. The wings are artfully detailed and accented with shimmering pave diamonds,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.37 Carat Diamond Gold Butterfly Earrings and Ring Set
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The set consists of a pair of Butterfly Studs And Ring. The set is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Ring – 1.65CT Total Diamonds IZJJ
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful butterfly ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features 1.65 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Rosecut Carat: 1.23 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.13 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ TH...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Flora Butterfly and Daisy White Gold Diamond Ring
By Gucci
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Crafted in 18K white gold, this charming ring from the Gucci Flora Collection showcases the house’s Horsebit motif intermingled with a gemstone daisy and butterfly.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 1.20ct Diamond Butterfly Bypass Ring MF16-050526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Butterfly motifs make a statement at each end of this simple, elegant bypass ring.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Baguette Butterfly Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
This Delightful Butterfly Ring is crafted of 14K White Gold and features approximately 0.22 cts of Round Diamonds and 0.12cts of Baguette Diamonds, Diamond Color & Clarity is GH-...
Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Butterfly Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
This Delightful Butterfly Ring is crafted of 14K White Gold and features approximately 0.22 cts of Round Diamonds and 0.12cts of Baguette Diamonds, Diamond Color & Clarity is GH-...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Open Double Butterfly Ring for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Butterfly Ring: Made from real 14k gold and round white diamonds approximately 0.06 cts Certified diamonds, available in yellow, white and rose gold with a color and clarity ...
White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ruby Butterfly Ring 14 Karat White Gold Insect Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Butterfly Ring set with spectacular Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond gems in a gorgeous Butterfly design in 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Butterfly Motif Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Capture the beauty of nature with this enchanting 14k white gold ring featuring a delicate butterfly motif. The wings are artfully detailed and accented with shimmering pave diamonds...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Butterfly Motif Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Capture the beauty of nature with this enchanting 14k yellow gold ring featuring a delicate butterfly motif. The wings are artfully detailed and accented with shimmering pave diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly MOP Ring With Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold & MOP Diamonds:1.92ct Ring size: 6.75 Weight: 13.8gr Dimension : 1.4x1.5 “ Retail: $8400
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Agate & Diamonds Butterfly Sweet 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "2 Blue Agate 7.92 CT 86 White Diamonds 0.57 CT 18KW 5.94 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Jewelry Our Animal and...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Custom Made Butterfly Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom made Ring *Material: 14K White Gold *Condition: Pre-Owned *Diamond: 0.40ctw *Clarity: VS1 *Color: F *Ring Dimension: *Size: 7 *Width: 20.1mm x 15.1mm *Thickness: 1.5mm *Wei...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Butterfly Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 60 round brilliant cut = 0.40cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Tanzanite: 1 oval cut = 22.46ct Ring Size: 6 (complimentary sizing availa...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Red Coral, White Gold Butterfly Design Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Special design fashion ring realized with butterfly shape. The body is studded with 0.09 ct of diamonds and the wings are 3.10 gr of carved red coral. Diamonds 0.09 ct Coral 3.10 gr...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Butterfly design Strong Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.25 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Ring size is US 6.5 We can make any size. Box is not in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Memento Half Diamond, Half Lapis Butterfly Ring White Gold
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Butterflies are symbols of new beginnings, resilience, endurance, rebirth, transformation, hope and life. A collection symbolizing a special life moment or a new chapter in our life,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$3,957Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fancy Blue Sapphire Butterfly Ring White Diamond White Gold
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Lot 1 White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 14-RND-0,27-F/VS1A Sapphire 22-0,71ct Weight 7.47 grams Size 17.5 Lot 2 White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 43-RND-0,13-G/VS1A Pink Sapphire 41-0,45ct ...
14k Gold
Estate 14k White Gold Round Diamond & Emerald Butterfly Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant and striking, this 14K white gold statement ring showcases a modern design. The centerpiece features 0.3 carats of round-cut emeralds, their vibrant green hue creating a capt...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brown Diamond Butterfly Ring Set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brown Diamond 0.83 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 7.59 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situate...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Butterfly Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, 1.51 Carats
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A radiant expression of elegance and transformation, this butterfly diamond ring is crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, offering a warm contrast to the shimmering brilliance of natural ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Butterfly Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold, 1.51 Carats
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in lustrous 14K white gold, the ring showcases a beautifully sculpted butterfly silhouette paved with 1.51 carats of natural round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful 1.05ct Butterfly Design Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This charming butterfly design ring features a stunning marquise-shaped diamond as the main stone, weighing 0.12ct, set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$736Sale Price / item|20% Off
Everyday Tourmaline Butterfly Promise Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Tourmaline Butterfly Promise Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural tourmaline of 0.57 carats and diamonds of 0.07 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Ring Size 7.25 #19214
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Butterfly Ring Size 7.25 This stunning ring features a sparkling butterfly decorated with 13 round single cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 0.33ctw Round Brilliant Diamonds in a Butterfly Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.33ctw Round Brilliant Diamonds in a Butterfly Ring Style: Butterfly Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 0.33 carats tot...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Agate Butterfly Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Experience the magic of the 18 Karat Gold Hand-Carved Agate Butterfly Diamond Ring, a masterpiece blending nature's elegance with artistic craftsmanship.
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold & Faceted Jet Glass Ring with Butterfly Gallery 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking Vintage Gold Black Crystal Ring. Featuring a large marquise faceted black glass stone set in a wonderful butterfly adorned gold filled gallery and shank.
Gold-filled
Butterfly Ring in White Gold with White Diamonds and Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
A red butterfly in white gold and micromosaic, sorrounded with sparkling diamonds, shines on your fingers.
White Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Gold Ring Butterfly Leaf Wrap Tri-Colored Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Delicate in its design, with a wonderful butterfly and leaf motif. The Ring is hallmark is illegible however you can still see the 14K. Size is a 5 with a bit of room because its a w...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Agate Butterfly Intaglio Flexible Ring
By VAIBHAV DHADDA JEWELLERY
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Presenting a stunning piece of jewelry, the 14K white gold agate intaglio butterfly flexible ring. This exquisite ring showcases a mesmerizing butterfly intaglio meticulously carved ...
Agate, Diamond, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.92 Carat Diamond Sculptural Half Butterfly Asymmetric Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold abstract half butterfly statement ring with diamonds weighing 1.92 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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