Vintage 14k White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring with 17 Diamonds, 1990s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring from the 1990’s is crafted in 14k white gold and set with 17 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately .17 carats. The diamonds, graded F-G color and VS-S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.70 carats 18 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Celebrate your love with a gift that shines as brightly as your connection. The 18K Gold Natural Diamond Accents Round Brilliant and Baguette Cut Channel Set Half Anniversary Band Ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
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
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
Ippolita 3 Row Round Rubies & Sapphires Half Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Ippolito 18k yellow gold ring featuring 3 rows of pave set vibrant rubies and sapphires in a half eternity band ring.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Silver Peridot Half Eternity Band Ring by Silvorra for August Birthday Gift
Located in New York, NY
With its clean lines and geometric details, this ring offers a contemporary take on the classic half eternity design and contains a shank width of 2.6 mm.
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
French Cut Blue Sapphire Channel Set Half Eternity 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
You will light up the room when you wear this vibrant band. The parage of 1.31 carats weight sapphire can be stacked with other favorites for an even more luscious look! Ring Informa...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Round Diamond Double Row Half Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold 0.61Ctw
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite diamond half eternity band ring features a double row of pave set, round cut natural diamonds, beautifully crafted into an 14k white gold band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Oval Halo Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in sumptuous yellow gold , the band features a half-eternity design adorned with shimmering round brilliant-cut diamonds, each selected for their superior quality of G-H colo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
From $2,028 / item
2.72Ct SI/H Natural Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
2.72Ct SI/H Natural Oval Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold features a half-eternity a row of oval cut diamonds is prong-set across the top half of the band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.8 Carat Oval Halo Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in sumptuous white gold , the band features a half-eternity design adorned with shimmering round brilliant-cut diamonds, each selected for their superior quality of G-H color...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Round Cut Diamond Half Eternity Single Prong Ring 14K White Gold 1.16Ct
Located in New York, NY
An infinite blaze of round brilliant cut natural diamonds is exquisitely displayed in this single prong set half eternity band ring. Crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
Natural Diamonds 0.56 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A timeless expression of refined elegance, this Triple Row Diamond Band is meticulously crafted in 18 Karat white gold, offering a brilliant balance of sophistication and sparkle. At...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
$2,910Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.49Ct Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.49 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,216Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 1.09cts Diamond Half Eternity Stacking Band Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-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, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,216Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multi Cut 1.15Ct Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.15 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.49 Carats Certified Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.49 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.15Ct Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.15 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.12 CTW Marquise Half Eternity Band in 14K Gold, VS/SI+ Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and feminine, this 14K gold half eternity band features a marquise-inspired silhouette accented with natural diamonds for a look that feels both timeless and distinctive.
Diamond, 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
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
$2,021Sale Price|25% Off
2 Carat Emerald Half Eternity Band 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Spruce up your wardrobe with this 20 pts Emerald half eternity band. The natural diamonds are cast in luscious 14kt white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Pear-Cut Bezel 14K (18K Custom) Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pink Sapphire Pear-Cut Bezel Half Eternity Band Ring features a graceful row of pear-shaped pink sapphires, each securely set in smooth bezels of solid 14K gold for a refined an...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
14k white gold Half Eternity Moissanite Wedding Ring 925 Wedding Gift For Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Half Eternity Moissanite Wedding Ring Wedding Gift For Her Purity :-14k white gold A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
14k Gold, White Gold
$1,916Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carat Emerald Half Eternity Band 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Spruce up your wardrobe with this delicate half eternity band. The natural diamonds are cast in luscious 14K white gold so that your OOTDs look glamorous effortlessly.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k 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
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
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
0.84 carat Seven Stone Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This classic and elegant ring features seven round brilliant cut diamonds set in delicately sculpted shared prongs. The total weight of diamonds is approximately 0.84 carats, G-H col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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. The red rubies and white diamonds exude a stunning contrast. 14K White Gold Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.97 Carat Natural Diamond Half Eternity Band in 18K White Gold Anniversary Ring
By Jewel Palate
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 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
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
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
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
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
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. Intricate milgrain detai...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.21 Carat SI/G Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Details Item Code :- SER-210162D Gross Wt. :- 1.75 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 1.71 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.21 Ct. ( SI Clarity & GH Color ) Ring Size :- 3 to 13 US ✨ Customization...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
$250Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Round Cut Emerald Half Eternity Style Stackable Band Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
A refined emerald band ring crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, featuring eight round cut natural emeralds, each measuring 3 mm and totaling 0.85 carat. The emeralds are channel set in a...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
GIA 6 Carat Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This piece is in brand-new condition and exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship, highlighted by its GIA certification, signifying top-tier quality and authenticity. The vintage-inspir...
Diamond, White Gold
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
$105Sale Price / item|50% Off
Dainty Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver for Women Gift
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these eternity band to make a statement with your look.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
$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
$2,525 / item
18K Yellow Gold Modern Diamond Half Eternity Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Diamond Half Eternity Band in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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
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
$890Sale Price / item|50% Off
Moissanite Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring for Mom in 14k Solid White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 14k solid white gold.
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,045Sale Price / item|50% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Handmade Moissanite Half Eternity Band Ring for Wife Gift
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Moissanite Half Eternity Band Ring in 18k solid yellow gold.
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$367Sale Price / item|50% Off
Dainty Moissanite Half Eternity Stacking Band Ring for Mom 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Moissanite Half Eternity Stacking Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold.
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$642Sale Price / item|50% Off
Everyday Moissanite Half Eternity Band Ring for Mom in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Moissanite Half Eternity Band Ring in 18k solid yellow gold.
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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. Diamonds are a universal symbol of eternity, strength, and elegance a perfect gift to commemorate milest...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold 2.03 Ct Multi Sapphire Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi sapphire half eternity band in 14K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represents love ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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
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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