Solid Gold 11.80ctw Large Oval Peridot Diamond Daisy Flower Setting Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Peridot - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Green Color - 14.92x12.88mm - 10ct (approx.) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave &...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.44 Carat Round Diamond Solitaire Platinum Bespoke 8 Claw Large Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary 4.44 carat round brilliant cut diamond solitaire ring, expertly crafted in platinum 950 and fully UK hallmarked, offering timeless elegance and exceptional presence ...
Diamond, Platinum
1.02 Carat Illusion Setting Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The combination of the illusion set diamonds and the round diamond accents creates a harmonious balance between innovative design and classic elegance. 18K White Gold Illusion Sett...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,950Sale Price|25% Off
1.05 Carat Illusion Setting Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the ring is set in 18 karat white gold, providing a luxurious and timeless setting for the diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$968Sale Price|35% Off
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Invisible Setting Cluster Engagement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Solitaire Invisible Setting Cluster Engagement Ring This spectacular diamond oval invisible setting cluster ring is sensational.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Three-Stone Princess 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The design features two smaller princess-cut diamonds elegantly secured in entwined four-prong basket settings, which perfectly complement the larger central diamond, enhancing its b...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,153Sale Price / item|20% Off
Flower Natural Diamond Ring With Illusion Setting in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone - Natural Diamonds Shape - Round Weight - 1.63ct Clarity- SI-I1 Color- GH ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Yellow/White/Rose/Yellow + White/Rose + Wh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold & Diamond Cushion Shaped Cluster Ring in Illusion Setting by Michael Hill
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Ring's size: O (re-sizable) for an Official Ring Conversion Chart refer to: Designed to emphasize the visible size of diamonds, illusion setting is a great & smart choice for clus...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Flower Natural Diamond Ring With Illusion Setting in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The illusion setting technique enhances the overall look, making the diamonds appear larger.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10ct Marquise Diamond Band East West Setting Sz 5.5 Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary diamond band crafted in 18 karat white gold. Marquise cut diamond is estimated at 1.10 carats (estimated at I-J color and VS2-SI1 clarity). 12 diamonds adorn t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2ct Black Diamond ring solitaire 14KT gold elegant large diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A unique diamond ring indeed, natural black diamond 2.02 carats in 14KT white solid gold setting, this ring looks great with any wedding band and definitely shows you are a unique pe...
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Round Diamond Eternity Ring in Prong Setting in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: DiamondMain Stone Color: HMain Stone Shape: RoundMain Stone Creation:NaturalMain Stone Size: 3.2mmMain Stone Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Gold
GIA Certified 3.50 Carat G VS2 Diamond Milgrain Gold Engagement Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Large Diamond "Made to Impress" Engagement Ring The ring is 18K White Gold The setting has 1.34 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The setting has milgrain workmanship for that Ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT Rose Gold Toi et Moi Diamond Ring with 0.52 CT Cluster Pear & Oval Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful blend of romance and refinement, this ring is sure to be cherished for years to come. PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Rose Gold Gemstone - Diamond Diamond weight...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.93 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning contemporary diamond solitaire ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.02ct Round Diamond (G SI2) Loose or Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; mounting into the pictured solitaire setting is available upon request; the diamond is primarily offered as a loose...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 5.22ct K SI2 Oval Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elongated oval silhouette (ratio 1.42) and substantial measurements of 13.82 x 9.71 x 6.07 mm provide excellent spread and a classic profile that reads larger than the carat alon...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 9.00ct F VVS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Loose or Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring available upon request. Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this GIA...
Diamond, White Gold
Baguette & Princess Cut (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold Illusion Setting
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This impressively looking Cluster Ring is centering a square panel set with 4 Princess Cut Diamonds, set within V-prong & “invisible” setting, (that seems like one impressively la...
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Natural 5.51ct K SI1 Oval Diamond Loose or Solitaire Ring Set
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Color K gives a warm, sophisticated glow that pairs especially well in yellow or rose gold settings; clarity SI1 offers eye-clean appeal to most viewers while keeping exceptional dia...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 8.00ct Emerald L Cut VS2 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire setting is available upon request. Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, th...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.02ct G SI1 Cushion Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 5.02 carat cushion diamond is available loose and can be mounted in the solitaire settin...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 13.77ct Cushion Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting in the pictured solitaire ring available upon request. Offered loose, this GIA certified natural 13.77 car...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.43ct Round Diamond I SI1 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 3.43 carat round diamond is available loose and can be mounted in the solitaire setting ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.04ct F SI2 Oval Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose: this GIA certified natural 5.04 carat F SI2 oval diamond is available unmounted and can be mounted in the pictured s...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.02ct J SI2 Oval Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request. Remarkably rare and crafted by nature, this GI...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 6.08ct F Asscher Cut FL Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; mounting into the solitaire setting shown in the photos is available upon request. Remarkably rare and crafted by ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.02ct G SI2 Radiant Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 5.02 carat radiant cut diamond is available loose, and mounting into the pictured solita...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.01ct I VVS2 Oval Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose: this GIA certified natural 5.01 carat Oval diamond is available loose and can be mounted in the solitaire ring shown...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 7.01ct F VVS2 Round Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the shown solitaire ring is available upon request. See attached ring, the primary focus is the except...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.08ct Round H VVS2 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; mounting into the shown solitaire ring available upon request. Remarkably rare and crafted by nature, this GIA cer...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.05ct J VS2 Round Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request. Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.01ct Radiant K SI1 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 5.01 carat Radiant cut diamond is available loose and can be mounted upon request. Rema...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.00ct D IF Marquise Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request. Remarkably rare and crafted by nature, this GI...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.01ct H SI1 Round Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 5.01 carat round diamond is available loose and can be mounted into the solitaire settin...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 9.02ct J SI2 Round Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request. Unmistakably rare, this GIA certified natural ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.01ct I SI2 Oval Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose: this GIA certified natural 3.01 carat oval diamond is available loose and can be mounted into the solitaire setting ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.13ct H SI2 Round Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; mounting into the pictured solitaire setting is available upon request. Exceptionally rare and crafted by nature, ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.70ct Cushion I SI1 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire setting is available upon request. Remarkably rare and crafted by nature, this...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.01ct Cushion J I1 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring available upon request. See attached ring: the diamond can be supplied mou...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 6.02ct Emerald Cut Diamond F VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 6.02 carat emerald cut diamond is available loose and can be mounted into the solitaire ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.01ct F VS2 Cushion Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; available mounted upon request. Offered loose, this GIA certified natural 5.01 carat F color VS2 clarity cushion-c...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.25ct G SI2 Round Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; mounting into the pictured solitaire setting is available upon request. Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, t...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.00ct G SI2 Round Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request. Exceptionally rare and crafted by nature, thi...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.00ct Cushion Diamond F SI1 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting in the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request. This GIA certified, natural 5.00 carat cushion d...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.01ct H VS2 Round Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request. Exceptionally rare and crafted by nature, this...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.51ct J SI2 Round Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose: this GIA certified, natural 4.51 carat round brilliant diamond is available loose and can be mounted in the pictured...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.01ct I VS2 Oval Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request. Exceptionally rare and crafted by nature, this...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.02ct Pear I VS2 Natural Diamond Loose or Set Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose: this GIA-certified natural 3.02 carat pear diamond is available loose and can be mounted in the solitaire setting sh...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 4.01ct Round Brilliant I SI1 Natural Diamond Loose or Set Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA-certified natural 4.01 carat round brilliant diamond is available loose and can be mounted into the pictur...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 7.01ct D SI1 Cushion Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire ring is available upon request. Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this ...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.34ct Round H SI2 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; mounting into the solitaire ring shown is available upon request. Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this GI...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.01ct Cushion I VS1 Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose: this GIA certified natural 4.01 carat cushion cut diamond is available loose and can be mounted upon request. Excep...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.05ct H SI2 Oval Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; this GIA certified natural 6.05 carat H SI2 oval diamond is available loose and can be mounted in the solitaire rin...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 3.01ct H VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting in the pictured solitaire ring available upon request. Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this GIA c...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 7.07ct Round Diamond G VS2 Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose; mounting into the pictured solitaire available upon request. Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this GIA cert...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 11.13ct Cushion Diamond VVS2 FIY Loose or Set in Solitaire Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this diamond ❤️ to receive price updates** *Offered loose ; mounting into the solitaire ring shown is available upon request. Unmistakably rare and crafted by nature, this GI...
Diamond, White 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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