$556Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold 0.11 Carat Diamond Half Eternity Ring Band
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
One of our most popular rings is this stunning Diamond eternity ring. These eternity bands are ideal for engagement or anniversary rings. 13 diamonds totaling 0.11 carats are set in ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.85ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Forever Full Eternity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1459 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Full Eternity Ring Type: Ring RRP: £7,625...
Diamond, Platinum
Sterling Silver Pearl & Ruby Womens Half Eternity Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A Classic Traditional Sterling Silver Half Eternity design hand set with a beautiful selection of Cultured Freshwater Pearls and Natural Rubies, each one measuring approx 3mm round.
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Lovely 0.22ct Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite ring features eleven round brilliant natural diamonds, meticulously set in lustrous 18K white gold. With a total carat weight of 0.22 carats, these diamonds exhibit a ...
Diamond, White Gold
1.60 Ct Baguette Diamond F IF Half Eternity Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This is an high quality baguette Diamond ring finely hand fabricated of solid 18 KT gold Set with a selection of IF F color Baguette Diamonds for 1.60 CT total carat weight Highest...
Diamond, 18k Gold
3/5 Ctw Round and Baguette 3 Row Half Eternity Ring 14K Solid Gold SI GH
Located in New York, NY
Related Keywords: Baguette Diamond Ring, Round Diamond Ring, Natural Diamond Ring, Wedding Band Ring, Anniversary Ring, 14k Gold Ring, Rose Gold Ring, Statement Ring, Anniversary Gif...
Diamond, Gold
$639Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Thin Diamond Half Eternity Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely half eternity holds a strip of square cut rubies which reach around half of the 18ct white gold band.
Ruby, White Gold
Yellow gold half-eternity ring with diamonds and rubies, 18K
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Description — Elegant yellow-gold demi-alliance set with alternating diamonds and rubies, this ring combines classic refinement with a touch of color. The band is crafted in 18K yell...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$750Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style ring features vibrant oval rubies beautifully set with sparkling diamonds placed between each stone. The diamonds add shimmering contrast, enhancing the rich red t...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 0.60ct Diamonds Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Presenting our exquisite 18k white gold ring adorned with ten breathtaking round brilliant natural diamonds. Each diamond, meticulously chosen for its exceptional quality, boasts a s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Colors - Alternating Yellow Pear Shape Diamond Half Eternity Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
3 Carat Total Weight in the photos. Larger and smaller sizes are available and are made to order. Fancy Yellow Diamonds and Colorless (G color) VS-VVS Clarity Pear Shape 10 Diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total approximately 50pts and are princess cut which give such a wonderful shimmer. The stones are set within the 18carat white gold band. Ring Size: J or...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamonds in this ring total approximately 50pts and are princess cut which give such a wonderful shimmer. The stones are set within the 9carat white gold band. Ring Size: L or ...
Diamond, Platinum
$645Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Diamond Wedding Band Ring Half Eternity Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Wedding Band Ring is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Another minimalist ring from our Ring Collection. This ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$580Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Ring Thin Diamond Half Eternity Ring Stackable Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$594Sale Price|40% Off
0.25ctw Black Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Weighing 1.9 grams, the ring is lightweight yet refined. Ring size is 7 and the ring is in new condition. 14K yellow gold 0.25ctw round black diamonds Half eternity style 1.9 grams R...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Diamond Half Eternity Ring Pattern Ring Band in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Type: Round Brilliant Diamond High quality Diamond: D-F in color and VS with Heart and Arrow (Ideal cut) Number of Gemstones: 29 Total Carat Weight: 0.54ct Pr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning 0.35ct Natural Diamond Half-Eternity Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Warm glow, endless sparkle. This 18K rose gold eternity ring features 13 round brilliant natural diamonds (0.35ct total), graded G–H color and SI clarity, set in a continuous prong b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 1.35ct Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18k White Gold, France
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold half diamond set eternity ring by Cartier. The ring is comprised of 9 round brilliant cut claw set diamonds, each in an individual square surround.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant 0.28ct Natural Diamond Half-Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite Gold Heart Celestial Diamond ring features a sophisticated channel-set row of 9 natural round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.28ct. Crafted in polished 18K white gold wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Solid Gold Matching Couples Band Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Matching Couples Band Diamond Half Eternity Band Wedding Ring Set Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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
3.55CTW GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Platinum
Located in San Francisco, CA
This platinum band sets with seven princess cut diamonds weigh 3.55ct with GIA certified in D-E-F color, and VVS clarity. The sparkle of these stones creating a dazzling display of ...
Diamond, Platinum
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
18k Solid Gold Natural Ruby Half Eternity Ring July Birth Stone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This gorgeous Ruby eternity ring is one of our best-selling rings. This eternity band is perfect for anniversary rings or engagement rings. This dazzling ring features an endless row...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,371Sale 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
1.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A contemporary 1.00 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set, five stone ring; part of our diverse range of diamond jewelry/jewelry. This contemporary five stone emerald c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$222Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Sleek Handmade Emerald Half-Eternity Ring in Diamond Band for Women
Located in New York, NY
This delicate 925 sterling silver ring features a graceful row of natural 3 mm round emeralds accented with sparkling 1.5 mm round diamonds for a timeless, elegant look. Alternating ...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
0.73 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring 0.73 Carats Natural Emeralds and 0.61 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
0.91 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring 0.91 Carats Natural Emeralds and 0.54 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands of years. Emeralds have a...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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
1.80 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring 1.80 Carats of Natural Rubies and 0.996 Carats Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Early ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.97 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring 1.97 Carats of Natural Rubies and 0.992 Carats Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Early ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
9k Yellow Gold Natural Opal with Diamond Cluster Half Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Genuine Natural Opal & Diamond - Three 3mm (0.12" inches) Natural fiery Opals and four Brilliant Round cut 3mm (0.12") 0.10ct (Total Diamond Weight 0.40ct) real Diamonds. Each stone ...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.00 Carat Total Weight Round Diamonds Elegant Half Eternity Ring 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.00 Total Carat Weight Round Diamond Elegant Band Ring 14k Gold. The diamonds are high quality and VS clarity F/G color also known as colorless. There are 11 round diamonds ...
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
Vintage Natural Bright Blue Sapphire Diamond 14k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautiful 14ct white gold vintage ring featuring three oval faceted, natural sapphires in bright blue hue and interspersed with two brilliant cut, natural diamonds in leaf-like set...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Old Euro Engagement Ring. 1.40ct Diamond Halo Half Eternity Ring Platinum M VS1
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: 1.44 Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: M Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Jewelry Type: Diamond H...
Diamond, Platinum
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
$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.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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
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
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
Half Eternity Ring with Octagon Cut Multi Sapphire Mounted in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi sapphire half eternity band ring in 14K gold symbolises the everlasting love between a couple.
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Halo Natural Diamond Half Eternity 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. NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gems...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Angara Natural Channel Set Square Emerald Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Square cut emeralds are channel set on this half eternity band and lend a seamless lush allure.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Shared Prong Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14k white gold, this classic sapphire half eternity band is a luxurious and timeless beauty.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Shared Prong Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, this classic ruby half eternity band is a luxurious and timeless beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Angara Natural Channel Set Square Sapphire Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Square cut sapphires are channel set on this half eternity band and lend a seamless and mesmerizing allure.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Square Sapphire and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Enticing square sapphires and princess-cut dazzling diamonds alternatively adorn this channel set half eternity band. The beaming blue sapphires and white diamon...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold
Natural Square Ruby and Princess Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ravishing red rubies are combined with princess-cut diamonds in a half eternity. They are mounted in a prong setting and offer a timeless look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Very Rare 0.18 Carat Natural Hauyne & Diamond Half Eternity Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning eternity Ring featuring a 0.18 Carat Hauynite/Hauyne and 0.24 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Hauynite is an extremely rare mineral and even rarer gemstone. Its...
Diamond, Other, Platinum
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
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
1.03 Carat Round-Cut Diamond in Platinum 900 Channel Setting Half-Eternity Ring
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
Luminous 0.96ct Diamond Triple Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold with AIG
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elevate your style with this stunning 18k white gold ring, adorned with a dazzling array of 30 princess-cut diamonds, each weighing a total of 0.96 carats. The high-quality diamonds,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.