14K Rose Gold 0.31 CT Natural Diamond Full Pave Disc Circle Medallion Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This pendant — a circular medallion of solid 14K Rose gold whose entire face is covered, concentric ring by concentric ring, in micro-pavé set natural round brilliant diamonds — repr...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold 26.21 Ct Natural Diamond Double Strand Multi-Drop Necklace Gift
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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14k White Gold 1.03 Ct Diamond Peace Sign Symbol Pendant Fine Jewelry Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
At a generous face diameter, this pendant has genuine visual presence: large enough to be clearly seen and recognized as a peace sign from a social distance, refined enough in its di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Marquise and Oval Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold 0.92 Carats
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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Pear and Marquise Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.38 Carats
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted in 18K white gold, the setting provides a clean and contemporary framework that emphasizes the diamonds' natural beauty.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.20 ctw Pear Diamond Curved Climber Ear Crawler Earrings in 14K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
EDWARDIAN 1910 Enameled Four-Leaves Clover Brooch In 14Kt Gold & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The diamond is secured in the setting and the white enamel is in great shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1.70 ct Pear Diamond Open Crescent Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold Anniversary Gift
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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Pear and Marquise Cut Natural Diamond Drop Earrings 0.66 Carats 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted in polished 18K white gold, the setting provides a luminous backdrop that enhances the diamonds’ visual character.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond P Letter 6 mm Pendant Unisex Jewelry Gift
Located in Jaipur, IN
It is hand-set with small, brilliant-cut natural diamonds Suspension System: Features a small, polished jump ring attached to the top of the letter, connected to a larger, seamless ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry D Letter 6 mm Letter Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Gemstone Embellishment: The front surface of the initial features a pavé stone setting. It is hand-set with small, brilliant-cut natural diamonds Suspension System: Features a small...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry A Letter 6 mm Initial Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Gemstone Embellishment: The front surface of the initial features a pavé stone setting. It is hand-set with small, brilliant-cut natural diamonds Suspension System: Features a small...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Graduated Pear and Marquise Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold 1.32 Carats
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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48.34Ct Aquamarine and 0.70Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large 48.34 carat aquamarine and 0.70cttw diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse aquamarine jewelry collections.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.85 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Cushion Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Custom design options may include larger center diamonds, a halo design, a different diamond layout, or a matching pendant or ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Natural Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Jewelry T Letter 6 mm Initial Gift Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Gemstone Embellishment: The front surface of the initial features a pavé stone setting. It is hand-set with small, brilliant-cut natural diamonds Suspension System: Features a small...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.22 Ct Natural Oval Emerald Halo Stud Earrings, 2.53 Ct Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Specifications * Item Code: SEE-112216 * Category: Fine Jewelry * Jewelry Type: Stud Earrings * Style: Oval Emerald Diamond Halo Studs * Metal: 18K White Gold * Gold Weight: 4.55 Gr...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold 0.35 Ct Diamond Mushroom Charm Pendant Whimsical Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
The mushroom charm in solid 14K yellow gold with diamond spots — because the best gifts are the ones nobody thought to buy themselves.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1900 Enameled White Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The diamond is secured in the setting and the enamel is perfect.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold 0.21 Ct Diamond Pavé Charm Push Gate Clasp Jewelry Accessories
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details:- Item Code :- FIMJ-951 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 0.21 Carat Gross Weight - 1.215 Grams Net Weight - 1.173 Grams Bold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22.36ct Zambian Emerald 13.8ct SI/H Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Malachite Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Technical Details Period: 1980s / Late 20th Century Vintage Design: Figurative Wise Owl with a Heart-Shaped Body (Animalier) Dual Functionality: Convertible Brooch / Pendant Met...
Diamond, Malachite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1900 Green Yellow Enameled Pansy Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The diamond is secured in the setting and the enamel is perfect.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique European Earrings solid 14K Gold Pearls Diamonds /13.6gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique earrings with hollow round bodies in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with half - Pearls and rose- cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1 Carat Natural Diamond Oval Pavé Halo Solitaire Stud Earrings 14K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
The micro-pavé halo amplifies these inherent advantages: the continuous border of round brilliant diamonds sharpens and defines the oval's silhouette, making the center stone appear ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Chain Bracelet 11.15 cts Rubies
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate Antique 18k (tested) gold chain bracelet features ruby and diamond. Diamonds set in silver and gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
VICTORIAN 1880 Industrialism Pendant-Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Agate & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with 16 rose old miner’s cuts diamonds, with an estimate total weight of about 0.32 carats.
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Heart and Round Cut Ear Climber Earrings 18K White Gold 1.78 Ct
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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Vintage 1990s 18k White Gold Coral Onyx Diamond Pendant, 1.12ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The outer frame is further embellished with fifty-six pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds, totalling 1.12cts. This pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18k white gold 4...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Natural Topaz Rock Crystal Onyx Diamond Statement Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Item Specifications Primary Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Style: Contemporary / Totem / Statement Architectural Primary Gemstones: 2 Oval Faceted Natural Blue Topazes Carved Elem...
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Signature 14K Gold Bezel Set Old European Cut Diamond 18” Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
We took a beautiful Old European Cut diamond and placed it in a bezel setting that offsets and highlights the stone, making it appear even larger than its .75 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Earrings Pearls Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 4.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of antique European hand - made ca 1920s - 1930s Silver on 18K Rose Gold flexible pendant earrings featuring cultured pearls Ø7.5 mm each and rose cut Diamonds .
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
This necklace is made up by a knotted strand of one hundred twenty pearls and a round security push box lock, crafted in yellow gold of 18 karats and topped with a layer of platinum ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
ELIZABETH GAGE England Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds, Topaz & Pearls
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
They are fitted at the reverse with hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be easily done. Great vintage pair of earrings Diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
Natural 6.87 Carat SI/H Pear Diamond Choker Wrap Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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9.83 ct Blue Sapphire 1.40 ct Diamond Drop Earrings 14K Gold Anniversary Gift
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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1.36 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Ear Climber Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edward Elise 0.90ct GIA Round Brilliant Diamond & Yellow Gold Solitaire Necklace
Located in Tampa, FL
The diamond is set in a solid 14 karat yellow gold 4 prong basket setting pendant and is soldered in line on a solid 14 karat yellow 1.10mm width 14 karat yellow gold chain measuring...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signature 14K Gold Bezel Set Old European Cut Diamond 16” Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
The diamond has all the attributes that Old European Cuts are known for: large hand-cut facets and an open culet.
Diamond, 14k Gold
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Edwardian Enameled Flowers Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian-era rings tend to be larger, opulent pieces, and stacked ring designs were popular.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.31 CT Natural Diamond Full Pave Disc Circle Medallion Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This pendant — a circular medallion of solid 14K yellow gold whose entire face is covered, concentric ring by concentric ring, in micro-pavé set natural round brilliant diamonds — re...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crane & Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Pendant 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The diamond is secured in the settings and the enamel is perfect.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian 1905 Enameled Flower Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Fitted at the reverse with an horizontal hinged pin bar with a hook to wear as a brooch and a retractable hinged swivel ring to be wear in a chain as a pendant. Diamond: Mounted in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,784Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Elise 1.11ct GIA Round Brilliant Diamond & White Gold Solitaire Necklace
By Edward Elise
Located in Tampa, FL
The pendant is soldered in line in a 14 karat white gold basket setting on a sturdy 1.55mm width 14 karat white gold chain measuring 18 inches in length with a jump ring at 16 inches...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
LIBERTY STYLE 1890 England Pendant-brooch In 18Kt Gold, Coral, Pearls & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 11 gemstones are secured in the settings.
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
EDWARDIAN 1908 Enameled Flower Pendant In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Diamond & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
The flower is fitted at the reverse with a horizontal hinged pin bar and mechanical lock to wear as a brooch and a hinged retractable ring to be wear in a chain as a pendant. Diamon...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel,...
Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Inlay Half Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The warm 18 karat yellow gold setting frames each earring and anchors the diamond band, adding a rich, luxurious warmth that bridges the contrast between the blue lapis and the white...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1910 Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
The settings are finished with millegrain design. Diamonds: Mounted in millegrain settings, with 10 European rose cut diamonds, 0.30 carats, white colorless F/G/H, SI-1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
10K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1/4ct Diamond Angel Wing Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
• Metal: .925 Yellow Sterling Silver with 10K Gold Plating • Average Gram Weight: 1.467 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2, Color: H-I, Count: 1, Cut: Very Good, Origin: Natural, Sett...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold
Edwardian 1910 Art Nouveau Enameled Wild-Rose Pendant In 14Kt Gold and Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond: Mount in the retractable ring in flush settings, with 3 round brilliant cut diamond, 0.02 carats, F color, VS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Gold Blue Opal 18.04 Ct Baguette Diamond 4.67 Ct Drop Earrings Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Below, a second elongated oval blue opal — larger and more dramatically deep in its coloration — is framed within its own baguette diamond radiant halo, suspended from the top elemen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1986 USSR Ukrainian Earrings Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold / 3.32gr
Located in SE
A pair of Vintage Ukrainian Diamond Earrings with folding hooks. Parts in solid 14K Rose Gold with top in White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian-era rings tend to be larger, opulent pieces, and stacked ring designs were popular.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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14kt Yellow Gold Natural Ruby 52.00cttw & 1.75cttw Diamond Necklace, 17in, 46 gr
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt Yellow Gold Natural 52.00cttw Ruby & 1.75cttw Diamond Necklace, 17 inches, 46 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Round Cluster Open Halo Stud Earrings 10k White Gold 0.55 Ct
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details :- Item Code :- STE-1052A Gross Wt. :- 2.62 gm 10k White Gold Wt. :- 2.51 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.55 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Earrings Size...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage stud Earrings natural Ruby Diamonds solid18K Gold /4.7 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.67 ct Ruby, Mother-of-Pearl & Diamond Floral Drop Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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3.67 ct Ruby, Mother-of-Pearl & Diamond Floral Drop Earrings in 14K Rose Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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Antique Pearl and 1.18 Carat Diamond, 14k Rose Gold Pendant Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique pearl and diamond pendant is suspended from a 15' chain two integrated ring loops to the upper portion of the single diamond setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Platinum
4.63 Ct Diamond Open Collar Necklace with Fringe and Pear Drop in 14K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 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.
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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.
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