Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Ruby Weight: 0.30 carats Ruby Cut: French Cut Diamond Weight: 0.15 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Channel Set ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond Bezel Eternity Ring, Half Carat in 14k White Gold, Stackable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Wrap your finger in circles of diamonds that sparkle inside their protective metal collars. The bezels have smooth rounded sides that are gentle on your fingers and milgrain details ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.82 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 1.82 Carats of Natural Sapphires and 0.996 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in hardness as well...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.11 Ctw. Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum. This beautiful ring has twelve emerald cut diamonds GIA certified E color, IF-VVS1 clarity with a total weight of 6.11 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.04 Ctw. Cushion Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum. This ring has five Cushion shape diamonds GIA certified in I color, VS2 clarity with an approximately 5.04 carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
De Beers Platinum Diamond 0.20TCW Classic Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Papers
By De Beers
Located in San Diego, CA
DE BEERS DIAMONDS Style: DB Classic Half Eternity Pave Diamond Band Ring Metal: Platinum 950 Size: 5.75 - Sizable Width: 1.8 MM Total Carat Weight: 0.20 TCW Diamond Shape: 21 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed gold, diamond, and ruby half eternity band ring. By Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Half Eternity 0.20ct Round Brilliant Band. Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold 2.1mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.20 carats total Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Milgrain Jewelry Type: Wedding Band Style: Half Eternity Ban...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
From $2,795 / item
Certified Diamond Mixed Shape Half Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.09 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Half-Hoop Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k white gold half-hoop eternity band features 27 bead set diamonds that create a sparkling line along the top half of the band.
Diamond, White Gold
1970s 0.75ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold, UK Q
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive seven stone diamond half eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Platinum Band. 0.10TCW Round and Pear Shape Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.10 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Prong-Set Diamond Pattern: Alternating Round and Pe...
Diamond, Platinum
Half Eternity Brilliant Cut Diamond Band. 0.10ct Wedding Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.10 carats total Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Prong-set inside square bezels with milgrain detailing Jewel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Round Diamond Baguette Ruby Wedding Ring. Half Eternity Alternate Band 14K White
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 5.25 This elegant half eternity band features 0.40 carats of natural baguette-cut rubies paired with 0.15 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Half Eternity Band 14k Solid Gold Diamond Wedding Band Dainty Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Half Eternity Band 14k Solid Gold Diamond Wedding Band Dainty Ring Band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This bold and radiant band is a true testament to luxury and elegance. Crafted in lustrous 18-karat white gold, it showcases a mesmerizing design featuring five exquisite round-cut p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond Half-Eternity Band 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 11 Brilliant Cut Diamond Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.66 carats Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: G Ring Size: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage RBC Diamond Champagne and Black 9.3mm Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond 18K White Gold Half Eternity 9.3mm Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.40 Carat Ruby and 0.55 Carat Diamond, Platinum Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.40 carat ruby, 0.55 carat diamond and platinum half eternity engagement ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage ruby eternity rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum 1.59 TCW Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band and Engagement Ring GIA
Located in New York, NY
Center Stone Grade: Color: F, Clarity: SI2, Cut: Good Measurements: 6 x 19 x 6.5 mm Note: GIA Cert. (Engagement Ring Center Stone) Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring: Weight: 3.9 grams...
Diamond, Platinum
Halo Half Eternity Natural Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This ring showcases a row of round brilliant natural diamonds, each framed in p...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Colors - Pink and White Natural Diamond Five Row Half Eternity Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless beauty with this five-row half-eternity ring, featuring 1.23 total carats of expertly selected diamonds.
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Diamond Princess eternity band. 18k White Gold 0.5ctw half anniversary Ring.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful 18k White Gold Half infinity band 0.5ctw Total Diamonds Half Princess Diamond set eternity band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Shape SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Multi Shape SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k White Gold Ring features mixed cut diamonds set in half band of the ring making a half eternity stackable diamond band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Marquise Shape Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 14 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Round Cut SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Round Cut SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring features round cut diamonds studded on the front of the band making half eternity stackable band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones are gorgeous in this band. The rubies are square cut and measure 5pts each and in-between these trios of pink stones are bright round cut diamonds measuring 4pts each. R...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Spring Bloom Romantic Floral Clover Motifs Diamond Half Eternity 14K Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This lovely half eternity ring features round diamonds set within a floral pattern that continues halfway around the yellow gold band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 7 VS Emerald Cut Diamonds Stackable Half Eternity Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 14k White Gold 7 VS Emerald Cut Diamonds Stackable Half Eternity Ring is a stunning testament to refined elegance and timeless beauty.
Diamond, White Gold
$568Sale Price / item|20% Off
Alternate Black White Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Alternate Black White Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Twisted Half-Eternity Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant French vintage half-eternity ring exudes timeless charm with a modern twist.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior F-VVS Diamond "Half Eternity" Shaped Band Ring in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary "Half Eternity" Shaped Band Ring set in Yellow Gold with 15 F color, VVS clarity Diamonds with 0,20 ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Eternity 0.10ct Round Brilliant Band. Diamond Wedding Ring Platinum G VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.10 carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS1 Stone Setting: Half-eternity o...
Diamond, Platinum
Alluring 2.81ct Diamonds Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Alluring 2.81ct Diamonds Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite half-eternity ring, crafted in 18k white gold and featuri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Half Eternity Band, c.1963
Located in London, GB
A row of ten old cut glittering round brilliant diamonds are on display in this wonderful vintage half eternity band. Weighing 0.05 carat a piece, the diamonds match in quality with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Baguette Diamond Art Deco Style Half Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A lovely Art Deco inspired half eternity band ring! The band is meticulously design with horizontally set baguette cut diamonds with color H and clarities SI1-SI2.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K White Gold Diamonds: 17 Round Diamond: 0.85cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 7.5 Dimensions: ring is 3.05 mm wide Weight: 4.0 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This 18 carat yellow gold band ring is beautifully inlaid in the centre with a row of eleven square cut emeralds, weighing an approximate total weight of 0.70ct. The vibrant emeralds...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,611Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire and diamond half eternity channel set ring in 18ct yellow gold
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold half eternity ring featuring four round cornflower blue sapphires alternated with 3 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.20ct, colour I/J, clarity SI/I.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dazzling 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring w/ 0.65 Carat Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful half eternity ring with a dazzling 0.65 carat round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Belgian 0.85 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An unusual 0.85 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Gold
Half Eternity Alternate Ruby and Diamond Band. Round Cut Wedding Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Rubies and Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.65 Carats Total Ruby Weight: 0.90 Carats Total Diamond Color: L-M Color Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2 Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Half Eternity Natural Diamond Wedding Stack Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This diamond band ring features a row of round natural diamonds set closely acr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant 0.27 carat Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite 14K rose gold half eternity ring is set with 9 round brilliant diamonds, totalling 0.27ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
0.49ctw Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring, 18K White Gold, size US 6
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
This natural round diamond half eternity band features seven sparkling near colorless diamonds, with size 0.07cts each.
Diamond, White Gold
2.2 Carat Oval Diamond Half Eternity Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
2.2 Carat Oval Diamond half eternity Ring set in 18K Yellow Gold This elegant Diamond ring features multiple oval Diamonds with a total weight of 2.2 carats which are of F colour a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 0.76 carat 18KT White Gold Cocktail Half Eternity Ring Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
If you're looking for a beautiful and versatile diamond band that can be worn alone or stacked with other rings, consider a baguette and round diamond channel set 18 kt White gold ba...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Ring. Half Eternity Band Round and French
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Sapphires and Diamonds Diamond Weight: 0.20 Carats Total Sapphire Weight: 0.35 Carats Total Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Sapphire Cut: French Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$3,284Sale Price / item|20% Off
Half Eternity Black & White Diamond Band Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Half Eternity Black White Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Square Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Fabulous square sapphires and dazzling diamonds alternatively adorn this channel set half eternity band.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alternating Fancy Pink and Colorless Diamond Half Eternity Band
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Alternating natural Fancy Pink and colorless princess cut diamonds, this extraordinary half eternity band showcases a combination that is rarely encountered in fine jewelry.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
$5,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.73ct Round Three-Row Diamond Half Eternity Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning round diamond three-row half eternity ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 34 round brilliant diamonds, 2.73 carats total.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond and Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Round Diamond and Alternate Emerald Half Eternity Band Ring showcases a captivating design where round diamonds are set between every four square emeralds.
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$5,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.70ct Round Three-Row Diamond Half Eternity Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning round diamond three-row half eternity ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 34 round brilliant diamonds, 2.70 carats total.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18K Rose Gold Pave Half-eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking band ring adorned with 1.49 carats of round white diamonds. The brilliance of the diamonds is enhanced by the warm glow of 18k rose gold. Crafted with precision, the ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GDP'S 0.53ct Natural Diamond Half Eternity wedding Band in 14kt White Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
💍 0.53 CT Natural Diamond Half-Eternity Band in 14K White Gold Premium Sparkle VS Clarity The Perfect Wedding or Anniversary Gift Indulge in the sophisticated beauty of this 0.53...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Ring Band 14k Solid Gold Wedding Jewelry Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Ring Band 14k Solid Gold Wedding Jewelry Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Wedding Band Minimalist Diamond Stacking Half Eternity Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Wedding Band Minimalist Diamond Stacking Half Eternity Ring Band Diamond Weight 0.10 Cts Approx Shank Thickness 1.40 tapers to 1.25 mm Approx Total Carat Weight 0.24 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,272Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Brilliant Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half eternity band ring features a 11 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.69 carats, beautifully set in rich 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,848Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.89 Carat Ruby & Diamond Half- Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This eternity band ring features 2.89 carats of natural rubies, set in 14K Yellow Gold. Each ruby measuring 5 x 3 mm and secured in a sleek channel setting, accented by 0.16 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k 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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