Diamond Ring with 1.7 Carat Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Ring in 18 kt white gold and Baguettes Diamonds for 1.7 carats 18 kt white gold ring set with 96 Baguette diamonds set 2 by 2 in 5 rows for approximately 1.7 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Enamel Initial Ring with Diamond Inlay
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Trendy 18k White Gold Band with Blue Waves of Enamel and Yellow Gold Detailing Total Carat Weight: 0.61 Carat White Diamonds: 0.61 Carats (total 122 stones) Metal: 15.95 grams, 18k...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Ruby Wave ring size 5.5 14KT yellow gold Surf girl surfing
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Do you love the ocean or the waves? This ring is for you if you do! Made in a dainty ocean wave style with a single beautiful ruby in the middle, 100% natural ruby untreated! Ring is...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Embrace White Gold with Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Wave 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Wave 14K Yellow Gold Open Band Ring is a radiant piece crafted in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wave Design Band - Size 6 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wave Design Band - Size 6 1/2. This beautiful vintage estate diamond band is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Rose Gold Diamond Wave Band Approx 11 CTW
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Metal - 18k Rose Gold Weight - 27 Grams Size - 7.5 (US Resizable) Stones - Approx. 11 Carats of White and Cognac Diamonds Bold and elegant, this 18K rose gold diamond band featur...
TJD 3.0 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Wave Style Fashion Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This wave engagement Ring is expertly crafted in 14 Karat white gold and features 3.00 ct of 202 round and 82 baguette cut diamond set in pave, prong & channel settings.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victor Mayer Cocktail Petrol Enamel Ring 18kYellow Gold/White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Petrol Enamel Ring 18k Yellow Gold/White Gold with Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Calima Ring 18k White Gold with 162 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Calima Ring 18k White Gold with 162 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Calima Ring 18k White Gold with 68 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Calima Ring 18k White Gold with 68 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Sculptural Ring with 0.07ct Diamond, Size 7
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Freeform Sculptural Ring — 0.07 CT Round Brilliant Diamond, "M" Silhouette, Size 7, Mother's Day Gift Some rings are quiet.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Ring in White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Turquoise Guilloche Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds (total 0.55 ct, G VS) in diamond bezel and on ring shank.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Calima Locket Ring 18k Rose Gold with 68 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Calima Locket Ring 18k Rose Gold with 68 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Kai Ocean Wave 2.70ctw Amethyst East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Set in 14K rose gold, this East-West ring features a vibrant pear-cut amethyst, embraced by flowing, wave-like lines that echo the calm rhythm of the sea.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Fashionable Diamond Two-Color Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fashionable and chic 18 karat white and yellow gold diamond ring pave set with bright white and sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds The band is designed of one central w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Embrace by Angeletti, Rose Gold Ring with Ceramic Cabochon and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Embrace by Angeletti. Rose Gold Ring With Ceramic Cabochon and Diamonds. New Model with Ceramic Cabochon and Waves of Diamonds on the Side (ct. 080 f-vvs).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Embrace Rose Gold with Diamonds and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace Rose Gold With Diamonds and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Round Opalescent Turquoise Enamel Ring in White Gold with 57 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Collection Opalescent Turquoise Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds (total 0.55 ct, G VS) in diamond bezel and on ring shank.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Round Electric Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring in White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Electric Blue Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds (total 0.55 ct, G VS) in diamond bezel and on ring shank.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
Caly Sol 14K White Gold Ring with Citrine Topaz and Diamonds, SĀMAÁ
Located in Houston, TX
About the Caly Sol Ring: A flowing wave of diamonds inspired by the rhythm of the ocean, crowned with a radiant citrine yellow topaz that captures the warmth and brilliance of the su...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 6.75ct. Fancy ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with Diamond. Amethyst: 6.75 carat, 16X11mm size, pear shape.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 9.97ct. Fancy ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with Diamond. Amethyst: 9.97 carat, 20X8mm size, baguette shape.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Amethyst 3.31ct. Fancy ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Amethyst Fancy ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with Diamond. Amethyst: 3.31 carat, 12X8mm size, pear shape.
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
TJD 3/4 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Wave Wide Wedding Band
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Designed with romance in mind, this diamond wide wedding band increases the sparkle factor. The ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and featu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victor Mayer Soirée Electric Blue Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Soirée Electric Blue Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Victor Mayer Cocktail Ceylon Garnet Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Ceylon Garnet Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 18k Gold
Embrace Rose Gold with Diamonds and Cabochon Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring 'Thin'
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace Rose Gold With Diamonds and Cabochon Smoky Quarz Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Second- hand ring in yellow gold, it is formed of 2 rings which join together on the top decorated each one with 5 modern brilliant- cut diamonds on pat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Annamaria Cammilli "Regina" Ring with Diamonds in Three Colors of 18 Karat Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
Three waves in White Ice, Natural Beige and Black Lava gold are layered together with bead set white diamonds outlining the edges at 0.36 carat total weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victor Mayer Opera Silver Coloured Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 51 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Opera Silver Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 51 Diamonds Ring, 18k white gold, vitreous enamel, 51 diamonds total 1.20 ct, G VS brilliant cut Reference: V1212/SF/00/00/...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Wide Micropave Diamond Band Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat White Gold Micropave Diamond Ring Featuring 171 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of SI Clarity & G/H Color Totaling Approx 0.85 Carats With Wave Design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Locket Ring in Blue Enamel & 18K White Gold With 22 Diamonds & Oval Aquamarine
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Locket Ring in Blue Enamel & 18K White Gold with 22 Diamonds & Oval Aquamarine Limited Edition of 100 Reference: V1673/MB/13/00/101 Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Peacock Descript...
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, Enamel
Victor Mayer Soirée Emerald Green Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with 68 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Soirée Emerald Green Enamel Ring in White Gold with 68 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cocktail Ring Garnet and Wine Red Vitrous Enamel, 18k Gold with 4 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Ring Garnet and Wine Red Vitrous Enamel Ring 18k Gold with 4 Diamonds VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage French 18k Gold Diamond Citrine Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French 18k gold ring features a distinctive wave motif set with tapered baguette diamonds at the center and channel-set baguette citrines along the outer curves.
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Emerald 0.45 ct Green Translucent Enamel Ring 18kt Yellow Gold with 8 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Faceted Solitaire Emerald and Emerald Green Enamel Ring, 18kt Yellow Gold with 8 Diamonds total 0,06ct VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Designer Solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring Genuine White Diamond Emerald Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Emerald Stone Ring Details:- Item Code :- RIMJOS-717 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gross Weight - 4.800 Grams Net Weigh...
Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Round Medium Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with 57 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Trance Collection Medium Blue Guilloche Enamel Ring in 18k White Gold with 57 Diamonds (total 0.55 ct, G VS) in diamond bezel and on ring shank.
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold
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Bold Turquoise & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Bold Turquoise & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring features a 10 carat turquoise cabochon framed by diamonds totaling 0.50 carats total weight.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mattioli Chips Multi-Row Ring in White, Rose and Yellow Gold With White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Chips designs include waves and spirals in white and rose gold, embellishing the wearer’s look with refined white diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Ocean Wave 3.10 ctw Swiss Blue Topaz East-West Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Dive into the calming hues of our 3.10 ctw Natural Swiss Blue Topaz East-West Ring, set in 14K solid gold. Inspired by the rhythm of ocean waves, the elongated east-west setting sho...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Graduated Diamond Demi-Alliance Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details: • Period: Contemporary • Style: Demi-alliance / half-eternity • Metal: 18K yellow gold (750‰) • Diamonds: 9 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.20 ct • Setting...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tous 34.62 Carat Square Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Tous
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Its captivating hue enchants the beholder, evoking the serenity of ocean waves and the enchantment of starlit skies. The split shank of polished 18 karat white gold embraces the maje...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Curved and openworked with volutes and wave patterns, this retro gold ring holds above an antique brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy Multicolor Diamond Band Ring in 14Kt White Gold
By Effy
Located in North Miami, FL
Effy Multicolor Diamond Band Ring in 14Kt White Gold This authentic Effy band ring features an elegant wave motif set with a refined mix of white, champagne, and black diamonds — a ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Solitaire Diamond 18 karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage Solitaire Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Ring is a wonderful piece of jewelry with several distinctive features.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 0.47ct Pavé Diamond Band Ring
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
A sculptural and expressive vintage diamond band ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring natural round diamonds totaling approximately 0.47 carats in a shimmering pavé settin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Band Ring S Design #16581
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Band with an S. wave design This beautiful band is set in 14K white gold Front of band is set with 9 single cut diamonds in a S wave design Diamonds are app...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold 1960s Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the 14K Gold 1960s Diamond Ring, a classic and luxurious ring that encapsulates the beauty of the 1960s with an abstract wave engraving and a stunning 0.25 ca...
Shared Prong Diamond Engagement Ring Casting 14K White Gold 2.00Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond engagement ring is a must have for your jewelry collection. It features U shaped shared prong set dazzling round cut diamonds weighing approx. 2 carats with a m...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tanisa Nahata Diamond 0.46ct. Mirror Fancy Ring in 18Karat Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18K white, yellow, or rose gold, this stunning Ocean Wave ring features a flowing wave design adorned with shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.14 Carat Round Diamond 14k White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This wedding band features .14 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set in polished 14k white gold. The shimmering diamonds add a subtle touch of sparkle, creating an elegant and t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Layered Design Band Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Three brilliant-cut diamonds (approximately 0.20 carats, F/G color, VS clarity) are set at metal level, enhancing the ring’s sleek and contemporary appeal.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rossella Ugolini 1 Ct. White Diamonds 18kt Gold Band Solitaire Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Available in any size to order, the ring is handmade with an 18kt white gold ribbon that unfolds on the finger, forming waves embellished with white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Abstract Wavy Band, Contemporary Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: "750" Metal: 18K White Gold Weight; 6 grams Diamonds: .39 carats
Diamond, 18k 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.
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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