Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Diamond Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring, Circa 1870
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1870 This is a Victorian cluster ring crafted in 15ct gold, dating to around 1870.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Pink Sapphire Oval Cut Diamonds Cluster Daisy White Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
It is surrounded by 12 brilliant cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 1.20ct.T his is the perfect example of a daisy ring. Stone: Natural Pink sapphire Cut: Oval • Carat: 2c...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
18ct White Gold, Diamond Daisy Illusion Cluster Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1970
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct White Gold Hallmarked London 1970 Makers Mark D & Co Introducing a stunning 18ct white gold vintage diamond daisy ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
French, 1950s Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Wire Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Important antique ring, its setting is made of openwork gold wire and supports on the top a daisy-shaped pattern adorned with intermediate brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Diamond Daisy Edwardian Style Cluster Engagement 14K White Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A perfect piece for an engagement or a statement ring. 14K White Yellow Gold. Ring Information Style: Edwardian Metal: Yellow Gold (White Top Diamond Edge) Total weight: 4.30 g.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Fancy Ruby & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring Birmingham Hallmarked 1913
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1913 Makers Mark C L This stunning 18ct yellow gold daisy cluster ring exudes timeless elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Daisy Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This stunning antique ring is truly a sight to behold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Design 18ct Gold, Cornflour Blue Sapphire & Diamond Triple Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1979 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold vintage trilogy ring, a stunning piece from the 197...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Fancy Diamonds, Daisy Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Daisy ring with petals in 18k white and yellow gold, studded with Fancy diamonds, color green and yellow.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Olympus Art Certified, UniqueArt, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Blue Daisy Ring
By Olympus Art
Located in Istanbul, TR
18 Carat 750 White Gold 3.86 Carat Diamond Marquise Cut 11.65 Carat Sapphire Unique Art Design Olympus Art Certified Blue Daisy Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This delightful Edwardian cluster ring features a 0.15 carat central old cut diamond, surrounded by five 0.05 carat diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Rose Gold 2.06ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and rose gold ring, comprising seven old mine cut diamonds, set in 9 karat rose gold, to a band of 9 karat rose gold. This show-stopping ring is set to the centre...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Daisy "Rose" Cluster Diamond (0.80ct) Ring, By-Pass Shoulders.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
A sparkling diamond flower cluster blooms atop a gracefully sculpted band, its timeless floral silhouette embodying elegance, femininity and enduring romance. Total number of diam...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Altrincham, GB
The sweetest antique Ceylon sapphire and diamond daisy cluster ring dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. The ten old cut diamonds (0.70ct total) rest in platinum millegrain ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline Cocktail Daisy Ring, 5.95ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline Daisy Cocktail Ring marries nature's beautiful blue-green hues with the timelessness of gold to create a wearable work of a...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Triple Daisy Diamond Cluster 18 Carat White Gold Flexy Band Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
This flexible dress ring is designed around three floral diamond clusters arranged side by side across the finger, creating a playful, yet elegant silhouette. Each cluster is centre...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Raw Diamond Daisy Cocktail Ring, 18.75ctw, USA, Contemporary
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's one-of-a-kind 18k gold diamond daisy cocktail ring highlights the natural beauty and subtle shades of raw diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
French 1960s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Rose White Gold Openwork Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The whole is set on a floral motif in white gold, set with rose-cut diamonds. The ring is doubled and joins at the base to form a single ring, adorned on either side of the head with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
New French Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 Karats yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Sicis Jewels 18K White Gold Micromosaic Daisy Ring with Diamonds & Sapphires
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern 3, 18 Carats Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18ct Gold 1920s Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring with Australian Unicorn Head Hallmark
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Unicorn Head Hallmark- Letter A Makers Mark S E This exquisite 18ct gold antique diamond ring is a true testament to vi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1920s Step back into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning 18ct yellow gold Art Deco cocktail ring, an original piece that perfe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French, 19th Century, Diamonds Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Duo Daisies Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
15ct Gold Victorian Onyx, Diamond & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring Locket Back
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1860 This exquisite 15ct gold ring dates back to the early Victorian era and carries a deeply sentimental history as a mourning piece.
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-Century 1950s 18K White Gold Daisy Halo Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Metal: 18K white gold (750‰) Center Gem: Round emerald, ~0.50 ct Accent Gems: 10 brilliant diamonds, ~0.20 ct total Ring Size: FR 49 (US 5¼), adjustable Period: 1950s–1960s Retro...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
$960Sale Price / item|4% Off
Daisy Chain Band in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Daisy chain ring made in 18ct rose, white, yellow gold or platinum.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roberto Coin Vintage Metallic Fantasia Diamond Daisy 18k Rose Gold Band Ring
By Robert Coin
Located in New York, NY
ROBERTO COIN VINTAGE RING -Size: 8.75 -Diamonds: VS, E-F, 1.25ct. -Face Thickness: 18.5mm -Shank: 8.2mm -Weight: 16.3 Grams Retail: $8,900
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold 19.5Ct Rose Cut Sapphire Champagne Diamond Cocktail Daisy Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k gold signature daisy cocktail ring showcases a luminous arrangement of champagne diamonds centered on a rose cut sapphire slice.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Late Deco 1.76ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
Eight glistening round brilliant cut diamonds encircle a central 0.50 carat diamond in this Late Deco daisy cluster ring. The surrounding diamonds total to 1.20 carat, with an additi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 0.90ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
A slim band, of 18ct white gold completes the ring in perfect Art Deco Style Gemstone: Diamond Stone Shape: Old Cut Carat Weight: 0.90 Colour: G Clarity: VS Metal: 18ct White Gold, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18KT Gold Daisy Flower Ring with 5.65Ct White and 1.17Ct. Yellow Pave Diamonds
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
A lovely "Daisy" flower ring having 10 white diamond pave petals, set in 18kt white gold.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ambrosi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Flower Ring with Yellow and White Diamonds
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
A lovely "Daisy" flower ring having yellow diamond tipped pave petals, set in 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold & Diamond Wedding Set: Daisy Diamond Ring & U-Shaped Diamond Band
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Make your special day even more unforgettable with this stunning Handmade Retro 1960’s 18K White Gold Wedding Set... Comprising of: 1. A Daisy Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring, ce...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 1.06ct Round Daisy Leaf Flower Bloom Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Experience the allure of this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a magnificent round diamond weighing 1.06 with a delicate I and SI1. Th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,355Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.01ct Round Daisy Leaf Flower Bloom Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Experience the allure of this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a magnificent round diamond weighing 1.01 with a delicate H and SI1. Th...
Diamond, White Gold
1920s French 18K Yellow Gold Daisy “Marguerite” Ring with 0.40 ct Sapphire & Ros
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Finger Size: French 58 / US 8 (resizable upon request) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰) Center Stone: 1× Round Sapphire, ~0.40 ct Accent Stones: 8× Rose-Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Thin 14k White Gold Daisy Flower Ring with Blue and White Diamonds
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cute, thin, and dainty. Get the perfect fine jewelry gift without breaking the bank. Set with natural blue and white diamonds and 14k solid gold. Details: ✔ Metal: 14k White Gol...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Edwardian Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring. 18k Yellow Gold with old cut diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
The piece is cast with 18k Gold. Total weight is 4.6 grams. The crown is set with 25 larger diamond chips formed into a daisy arrangement.
Yellow Gold
French 1, 87 Carat Tanzanite Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog head hallmark. Charming pompadour ring, it is set with claws of an oval tanzanite surrounded by modern brilliant-c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Diamond Daisy Flower Petal Ring. Heat bluing 14k Gold Rose Petal diamonds
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 7 US Materials: Gold, Rose gold Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Silver Adjustable Style: Art deco Beautiful Diamond Ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 18kt Gold Pearl and Diamond Daisies Ring, Italy Circa 1850s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ring with 18 karat gold band, pearls and brilliant diamond daisies, Italy 1850s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA 1.06ct Round Daisy Leaf Flower Bloom Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Experience the allure of this stunning diamond ring, showcasing a magnificent round diamond weighing 1.06 with a delicate I and SI1. Th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Custom 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Pink Sapphire Daisy Knot Ring by OHLIGUER
Located in Brisbane, AU
Making a bold yet refined statement, the Smashed Daisy Knot Ring is crafted in 18ct yellow gold, its sculptural knot design set with a vibrant combination of Burmese red rubies and p...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This wonderful daisy cluster ring was hand crafted during the Art Deco period.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Ceylon Blue Moonstone Daisy Cocktail Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Take a walk on the glamorous side with this Faye Kim 18K Gold Ceylon Blue Moonstone Daisy cocktail ring.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Stunning 0.80 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Daisy Ring 14K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Indulge in the brilliance of sparkling diamonds and gold. Make this exclusive 0.80 carat F/VS1 diamond daisy ring uniquely yours!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Deco 1.05ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Trimmed with the original 1930s era enamel and millegrain edging, eight well-matched old cut diamonds are the petals to one slightly larger diamond at the centre of this daisy cluste...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 0.40 Carat Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
A lovely daisy is made up of diamonds in this Victorian ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate Italian 1.80 Ct. Diamond Daisy 18 KT Signet Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Ring's crown is 15 mm. x 15 mm. - 8.2 grams of solid gold gross weight It is in wonderful overall condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.00ct Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
Sparkling in this Art Deco cluster ring are seven central old cut diamonds, totalling to 1.00 carat. Flanked to either shoulder are a further three diamonds totalling to 0.06 carats....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.25ct Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
All the stones had been claw set into the platinum head with Milgrain detailing tracing around the edge of the daisy design. The ring is finished with a tapered band of 18 carat yell...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
Delightfully charming is this ruby and diamond daisy cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian era.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-Century 2.95 CT Diamond Daisy 18 Kt Sparkly Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning mid-century ring is 1950 ca. Italian origin Mounting artful hand made in a Daisy shape with a lovely old style caged basket work 18 KT solid white gold Rich Diamond clu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.65ct Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand crafted in the 1880s this Victorian cluster ring centralizes around a wonderful 0.65 carat Sapphire. Surrounding the sapphire are 0.50 carat of old cut diamonds, wh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian 0.15 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Twist Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This lovely Edwardian ring features a daisy held within a gently twisting band.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 0.55 Carat Old Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1910s
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian era rendition of a classic style. This beautiful rings comprises of old cut diamonds arranged in a daisy design and grain-set in platinum over 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 0.34 Carat Diamond Twin Daisy Cluster Ring, circa 1923
Located in London, GB
Two daisies adorn this lovely art deco ring. The intertwining flowers are studded with diamonds, with a 0.05 carat diamond in the centre and six diamonds as petals.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Platinum
3.11 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamonds Platinum Daisy Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Daisy Flower Ring. The Ring is Platinum 950 And 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
$701Sale Price / item|23% Off
Flower 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower 14k gold ring. Lab Amethyst 14k gold ring. Daisy flower gold ring.
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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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