Graduated Round Diamond Prong & Bezel Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This diamond half-eternity band ring featuring 0.21 carats of diamonds, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ceylon Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Information: Metal Type: 18KT White Gold Gold Weight: 3.750 grams Diamond Details: Total Diamond Weight: 0.12 carats Sapphire Details: Stone Type: Ceylon Blue Sapphire Total ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.40 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Half Eternity Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A modern masterpiece, this striking band is a true testament to contemporary elegance and design. Featuring a petite cluster of round diamonds seamlessly paired with brilliant baguet...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 0.36 carat 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Half Eternity Stackable Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A modern masterpiece, this striking band is a true testament to contemporary elegance and design. Featuring a petite cluster of round diamonds seamlessly paired with brilliant baguet...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold classic diamond half-eternity wedding band
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : This sleek and classic band ring features a channel or pave-set row of sparkling round diamonds set in polished 14K yellow gold. Designed with a smooth, low-profile finish, i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.76 carat 18KT Yellow 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 18KT Yellow gold ba...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Ring with Natural Diamond (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. NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gems...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$740Sale Price / item|20% Off
Alternating Green Sapphire & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet eye-catching, this elegant band ring features 0.67 carats of square-cut green sapphire, beautifully alternating with 0.11 carats of round brilliant diamonds. The dynamic...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$672Sale Price / item|20% Off
Delicate Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring for Her in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,536Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stackable Half Eternity Ruby Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. The round shape represents love which will continue and makes your promises stay forever. T...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Size 7 #21450
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring Size 7 This sparkling band features 15 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
8 Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Timeless sophistication meets architectural precision in this stunning half eternity band featuring eight emerald-cut diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Half Eternity Wedding Band Three Prong Stack Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Half Eternity Wedding Band Three Prong Stack Ring Thickness 2.5mm Approx Diamond Weight 0.36 cts Approx Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Main Stone Diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
SI/H Certified Diamond Half Eternity Band Stacking Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H Certified Diamond Half Eternity Band Stacking Ring 18 Karat White Gold features pear and round cut diamonds studded in the half of the band making a stackable band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Cut Diamond Unique Half Eternity Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Princess-Cut White & Black Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Add a touch of glamour to your look with this half eternity ring. The princess-cut white and enhanced black diamonds are arranged in a striking alternated pattern.
Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
All Tariffs Paid Pear Round Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
All Tariffs Paid Pear Round Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold This ring features half of the part with round cut diamonds and half by pear cut diamonds making a half ete...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$792Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Band, 18kt White Gold Double Row Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A two-row diamond wedding band is a timeless and elegant choice for a variety of occasions, from weddings and anniversaries to promise and commitment rings. This style features two r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 carat Baguette and Round Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This modern designed half eternity ring features mixed cuts of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H color and VS clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,908Sale Price / item|20% Off
Marquise & Round Cut Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Graceful elegance meets timeless sophistication in this exquisite half eternity band featuring marquise and round cut diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
0.97 Carat Natural Diamond Half Eternity Band in 18K White Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, the elegant design offers timeless beauty whether worn alone, paired with an engagement ring, or stacked with favorites. Details:- Item Code: SE...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold .32 Carat Half Round Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold .32 Carat Half Round Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 1.93 grams Diamonds: Approx. .32 CTW G-H VS round natural diamonds Size: 6....
Diamond, White Gold
Rare Colors - Fancy Yellow Radiant Half Eternity Diamond Band
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Signature half eternity band style, giving you the look of a full eternity band while using half the amount of diamonds. 3.45 Carat Total Weight 5 Radiant cut diamonds Fancy Yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds 20points worth of shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
Square Princess Cut Red Ruby & Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Fabulous square rubies and dazzling diamonds alternatively adorn this channel set half eternity band.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.02 CTW Curved Diamond Wedding Band in 14K Gold, SI1+ Half Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and beautifully understated, this 14K gold curved diamond wedding band is designed to add a soft touch of sparkle to your everyday look. Featuring five natural pavé-set diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity 18K Rose Gold Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted in precious rose gold, this shimmering look features alternation diamond in marquise shaped frames and bezel set round rubies in half eternity style.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.75 Ct Pear Marquise Diamond Half Eternity Band 18K White Gold Stack Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Effortlessly luxurious, this 18K solid white gold half eternity band features nine prong-set natural diamonds — a captivating alternating arrangement of pear-cut and marquise-cut sto...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set of 2 14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Half Eternity Thin Stack Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Eternity Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Clarity: VS-SI Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold 1.27 Carat Solitaire Oval-Cut Diamond Half Band Eternity Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.27 Carat Solitaire Oval-Cut Diamond Half Band Eternity Ring This excellent diamond solitaire band is timeless.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century White Gold Diamond Half-Eternity Band
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This striking half-eternity band embodies the confident geometry and understated luxury of mid-century design.
Diamond, White Gold
$3,048Sale Price|20% Off
1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring, a stunning piece crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Timeless 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Half-Eternity Ring, 1.40ct G/VS1 , Circa 1990
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This elegant half-eternity band in rich 18K yellow gold is set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing approximately 0.10 carat, for a total of about 1.40 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75 Carat Round Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Ring 18 karat Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
This Channel set 18 Karat Rose Gold half Eternity Ring is an exquisite addition to our collection.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band has a slight wave which is lovely worn alone or works well stacked with a solitaire ring.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,848Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.03 Carat Rainbow Sapphire & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This half eternity band ring showcases a 2.03 carats of emerald-cut multicolored sapphires set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Carat Round Diamond Channel Set 18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
This Channel set Half Eternity Ring is an exquisite addition to our Two Hundred & Forty collection.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Diamond Channel Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This Channel set Half Eternity Ring is an exquisite addition to our Two Hundred & Forty collection.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band also has ornate shoulders that mimic the look of two diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Gold Half Eternity Solid Band Diamond Ring 14K Wedding 14k Yellow Round Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Half Eternity Solid Band Diamond Ring 14K Wedding 14k Yellow Round Band Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold Band Width 1.20 Metal Purity 14k Main Stone ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier 1 Carat Round Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Half Eternity Platinum G VVS1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: G Center Diamond Clarity: VVS1 Certification: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 1 Carat Round Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Half Eternity Platinum F VS1
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Center Diamond Color: F Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: G...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,136Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern 2.91ct Pear Cut Emerald & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Half Eternity Band ring features a 2.91 carat pear-cut emeralds set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.25 Carat Total Round Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple and classic wedding band style showcasing round brilliant diamonds set in a french pave setting, Diamonds weigh 0.25 carats total. Made with 18K Rose Gold Size 6.5 US. Styl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,216Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pear Cut 1.37Ct Natural Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Pear Cut 1.37Ct Natural Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.2ct Emerald-Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This hald eternity band ring is showcases 2.20 carats of emerald-cut aquamarines arranged in a 18K white gold. The aquamarines, measuring approximately 5 x 3 mm, are secured in sleek...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CGL Certified 4.56 Carat F-G Color Diamond Half Eternity White Gold Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 6, adjustable. Details Item Type: Half Eternity Wedding Band Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 5.7 grams Size: 6 Certificate: CGL Certified Stones: Type: Diamond Carat: 4.56 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half eternity band ring features four vibrant natural round rubies weighing approximately 0.63 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.58 Cts F/VS1 Round & Baguette Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
With an approximate 6.10 mm width, this ring delivers confident presence and timeless versatility. --- Details: Model Number: R-463-Y Total Diamond Weight: 2.58 carats Diamond Shap...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.15ct Natural Oval-cut Diamond Half Eternity Stacking Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Elevate your elegance with our stunning Natural Oval-cut Diamond Half Eternity Stacking Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,008Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.86 ct Marquise Cut Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond half eternity band in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 0.25 Ctw Unique Marquise Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Discover timeless elegance with our 14K Unique Marquise Diamond Eternity Ring. This exquisite piece features a continuous band of shimmering marquise-cut natural diamonds, set in 14K...
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.32Ct Natural SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.32Ct Natural SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring 18k White Gold This exquisite diamond ring features a masterful blend of marquise and round-cut diamonds arranged in a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Gold Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A bright and beautiful choice for any occasion, This beautiful band ring features shimmering single cut diamonds and brilliant cut round diamonds in prong and channel setting. Crafte...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,624Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.25 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond half eternity band in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love whic...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.03 Carat Round-Cut Diamond in Platinum 900 Channel Setting Half-Eternity Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1.03 Carat Round-Cut Natural Diamond in Platinum 900 Channel Set Band Ring. Details: Item Type: Women's Ring Metal: Platinum 900 Size: 7.25 Weight: 5.52 Grams Width: 5.2 MM Ston...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond Multi-Shape Half Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold 0.52 Carat
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This utterly captivating multi-shape diamond band is one of the most uniquely designed fine jewelry pieces you will ever find, blending three different natural diamond cuts into one ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stack Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 1.61 ct Color: Red Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.25 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,848Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo Half Eternity Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This half band ring features a 1.63 carat of oval blue sapphires set in 14K yellow gold. Each measuring approximately 5.17 x 3.34 mm and secured in a classic prong setting. The rich ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Striking round rubies are alternately prong set with dazzling round diamonds on a lustrous 14k yellow gold band. The overall look of this ruby and diamond half e...
Ruby, Diamond, 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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