18K White Gold 1.52ct Diamond Half-Eternity Band Ring MF06-111925
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1.52 carats make a statement at the center of this exquisite ring. Crafted from 18K White Gold, wear it alone or create a stylish stacked se...
Diamond
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This simple half diamond band is very pretty alone or wold make the perfect stacker. The diamonds are set in platinum and each stone measures 2pts. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/4 Band W...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 1.52ct Diamond Half-Eternity Band Ring MF06-111925
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A classic design ensures this ring will never go out of style. Diamonds totaling 1.52 carats cover the top of the simple 18K Yellow Gold setting, allowing this piece to come alive ev...
Diamond
Tiffany & Co Platinum Legacy Channel Half Circle Diamond Eternity .27ct Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Legacy Halfway Band Ring finely crafted in Platinum with 13 round brilliant cut bead set diamonds weighing 0.27 carats total weight. The diamonds are set inside...
Diamond, Platinum
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver CZ Half Eternity Band Ring Size 10 #22427
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver CZ Half Eternity Band Ring- This lovely half eternity band ring by Judith Ripka features 7 round CZ stones set in sterling silver with rope detail.
Sterling Silver
Round Diamonds Half Eternity Band Ring 1.43 Carats Total 18K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful Half Eternity Band Ring Set With 10 Round Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Half Eternity 1.68 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Half Eternity 1.68 Carat Diamond Wedding Engagement Ring 14k White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Sophisticated 18k White Gold .40ct. Round Brilliant Half Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Product Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Main stone: 9pcs. .40tcw round brilliant natural diamonds G-H colour VVS2-VS1 clarity Very Good Total carat weight: .40tcw Size: 46 Certificate...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pair of Sapphire Platinum Half Eternity Band Rings, circa 1945
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Tiffany & Co Platinum Sapphire Half Eternity Band Rings Pair c.1945 Fantastic & Charming Love Tested Post WWII Survivors.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage diamond platinum half eternity wedding band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined vintage platinum ring from the 1980s, adorned with 13 sparkling baguette and transitional cut diamonds, offering timeless elegance and sophistication. Center stone: 13 bag...
Diamond, Platinum
0.80 Carat Princess Cut Natural Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful half eternity band ring featuring 0.80 Carats Natural Princess Cut Sapphires and 0.35 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
0.55 Carat Natural Princess Cut Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful half eternity band ring featuring 0.55 Carats Natural Princess Cut Sapphires and 0.41 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vera Wang 14 Karat White Gold Half 0.50 Carat Diamond Eternity Ring
By Vera Wang
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Code: COM1789 Brand: Vera Wang Description: 14k White Gold Half Diamond Eternity Ring Accompanied With: Xupes Presentation Box Gender: Ladies UK Ring Size: M EU Ring Size: 53 U...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Paul Morelli 18k Yellow Gold Half Bezel 1.20ctw Sapphire Eternity Band Ring
By Paul Morelli
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (8) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Half Bezel Channel Set - Blue Color - 1.20ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.85 Grams Ring Size:...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb Art Deco ruby and diamond Half Eternity Band. A row each of fantastic rubies and diamonds run in parallel , modelled in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with purity marks. Circa 1970. The ring is a size 5 ¾ and may be resized. About this Item: This vintage half eternity band crafts a timeless, subtle ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Soleste Half Circle Eternity Band Ring Round Diamond 0.17
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Wedding/Anniversary Half-Band finely crafted in Platinum with 20 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.17 carats total weight encrusted in "V" style prongs fi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold, adorned with both purity and maker's marks, this ring exudes luxury and refinement. With its versatile half eternity design, it effortlessly tra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oscar Heyman Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Band
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in platinum with Oscar Heyman maker’s mark and purity mark. Circa 2000. The ring is a size 4 ¼ and may be resized. About this Item: Introducing the epitome of timeless elega...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Bespoke 18ct White Gold Half Eternity Band 0.11ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A delicate bespoke 18ct White Gold Half Eternity Band, set with 11 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds totaling 0.11ct.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.72 Ct Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is simple yet incredibly luxurious. An 18K Yellow Gold setting perfectly showcases this ring’s 0.72 carats of sparkling diamonds. A 2mm wide band and a 1mm top height make ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 'Soleste' 0.17ct Diamond Half Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A classic half eternity band, part of Tiffany & Co.'s 'Soleste' collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 'Soleste' 0.17ct Diamond Half Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A classic half eternity band, part of Tiffany & Co.'s 'Soleste' collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 0.65 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is simple yet incredibly luxurious. An 18K Yellow Gold setting perfectly showcases this ring’s 0.65 carats of sparkling diamonds. A 2mm wide band and a 1mm top height make ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Half Circle Eternity Band Ring .24 Carat with Receipt
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Measuring at 2.5mm wide, this exquisite ring strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and luxury. It can be worn on its own or paired with a Tiffany engagement ring for added a...
Diamond, Platinum
Princess Cut Half Eternity Diamond Ring 0.75 Carats Total 10k White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP 9 Diamonds = 0.75 Carats ( Clarity: SI-I; Color: H-I ) Cut: Princess Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized complimentary
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 0.61 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Simple, elegant, and understated, this luxury ring is ideal for everyday wear. The top of the 18K Yellow Gold setting – which features a 2mm wide band and a 1mm top height – comes to...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Half Eternity Lucida Diamond Platinum Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful half eternity band made by luxury designer, Tiffany & Co. is from their signature Lucida collection. Channel set with 9 Tiffany Lucida cut diamonds, weighing an approx...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage diamond 14k yellow gold half eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k yellow gold half eternity band showcases seven warm, fancy brownish diamonds, offering a timeless and elegant design with vintage charm. Center stone: 7 round brill...
Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$9,440 / set
1.46ct Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Ring and Wedding Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The stunning matching wedding band/half eternity ring is embellished with five channel set baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Item photo. Show listing details page. Listing Half Eternity Diamond Ring Set Wi
Located in London, GB
This diamond half eternity band is set with 0.33ct round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 0.56 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic eternity wedding band ring, showcasing a row of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.56 carat total, set in a scalloped-pavé setting in a half-eternity design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.17 Carat Total Round Diamond Half Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple wedding band showcasing 0.17 carats of round brilliant diamonds. Finished with milgrain edges for an antique look. Made with 18K rose gold. Size 6.5 US. Roman Malakov is a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Red and White Diamond Alternating Half Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14K White Gold 3 Round Brilliant Red Diamonds at approximately 0.27 Carats Total Weight 2 Round Brilliant White Diamonds at approximately 0.18 Carats Total Weight Color: H-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Marquise-shape Diamond 14k White Gold Half-Eternity Band Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This lovely band consists of 1.50 carats marquise-cut diamonds. The 11 diamonds are set in 45 degree angles and appear to be floating side to side from each other. A sweet everyday p...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Two Color Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Hand made of 18k white and yellow gold and set with three fancy yellow diamonds that weigh .75 carats in total with Vs clarity. The yellow stones are complimented by a double row of ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Alternating Channel Set Half Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14K White Gold 3 Round Rubies at approximately 0.81 Carats Total Weight 2 Round Brilliant Diamonds at approximately 0.51 Carats Total Weight Color: H-I / Clarity: SI Fine...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Brand New 1.00 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 9 Karat White Gold
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 9 Karat White Gold. A beautiful 9 Karat white gold band ring, with x84 round near colourless diamonds. 1.00 Total carat weight of diamonds wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This wedding band is a Tiffany & Co piece. It is a hald set wedding band, or eternity ring, with alternating sapphires and diamonds. The sapphires are natural and a wonderful rich bl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hancocks Half Diamond Set and Engraved Eternity Band
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
The platinum ring is set with round brilliant cut diamonds half way around the band. The exposed platinum has been ornately hand-engraved. 0.26 cts total of G VS grade round brill...
Diamond, Platinum
Fascinating 1.07ct Diamonds Half Eternity 7-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 1.07ct Diamonds Half Eternity 7-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified Illuminate your style with this exquisite 18k yellow gold ring, featuring 7 round diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophisticated 1.13ct Diamonds Half Eternity 8-Stone Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI
Located in רמת גן, IL
Sophisticated 1.13ct Diamonds Half Eternity 8-Stone Ring in 18k Rose Gold - IGI Certified Embrace the warmth and elegance of this stunning 18k rose gold 8-stone ring, adorned with 8...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Very Light Pink Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stacking Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Whether worn alone as a statement piece or stacked with other rings for a personalized look, our Very Light Pink Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stacking Ring in 18k Rose Gold is a tru...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.70 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful half eternity band ring featuring 0.70 Carats Natural Sapphires and 0.30 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Gold Half Hoop Eternity
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The flat cut Garnets in this ring are a great size and there are four of them! They are foil backed and are set in gold. Ring Size: S 1/2 or 9 1/4 Band Width At Widest: 5mm
Garnet
Vintage diamond 14k white gold half eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k white gold ring sparkles with 18 G-H color diamonds, offering graceful brilliance and timeless charm in a delicate and refined silhouette.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 5 Emeralds Cut: Oval Weight: Approximately 1 Carat Color: Green Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Era: Vintage Circa: 1980s Size: 5 1/2 and can be resized Gram weight: 5.18 This ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.46 Carat Total Weight Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Crafted of platinum and set with seven round brilliant white diamonds that weigh 1.46 carats combined. This ring is a size 6.5, however, we can order it can be ordered in any finger ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage diamond 18k white gold half eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k white gold ring from the 1990’s sparkles with 25 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling .54 carats. The diamonds, graded G-H in color and VS-SI in clarity, create a r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Starburst Half Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 10 Diamonds Cut: Single Weight: Approximately 0.15 Carats Color: F-G Clarity: SI Metal: Platinum Era: Art Deco Circa: 1920s Size: 5 1/2 and can be resized Gram weight: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 0.09 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple ring, showcasing round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.09 carat total with F color and VS clarity, set half-way on a pavé setting. Made with 18K white gold. Size 6.5 US, r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.0 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Half-Eternity Band Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
This diamond semi-eternity band features a row of brilliant cut round diamonds channel set in an 18 karat white gold band. There are 11 natural, round-cut diamonds for a total weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A beautiful vintage eternity band set half way around the band with 19 superb round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.12 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful band ring set in Platinum featuring 1.12 Carats Natural Rubies and 0.15 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Early c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.00 Carat Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful band ring set in Platinum featuring 1.00 Carats Natural Rubies and 0.45 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Early c...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Baguette Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Deco Platinum half eternity band with 3 baguette cut diamonds set horizontally and a single cut diamond on either side.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Half-Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Perfect Art Deco Platinum half eternity band with 4 clusters of 4 single cut diamonds creating the illusion of 4 larger diamonds. 10%IRID Platinum is marked inside the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
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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