14K Gold Micro Pave Wedding Diamond Ring Half Eternity 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
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co. PT950 Condition: Exce...
Diamond, Platinum
Pear Shaped Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Half Eternity Promise Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pear Shaped Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Half Eternity Promise Ring Gift A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 3ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring in 950 Platinum
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Details: Center Stone: 3.00ct Natural Cushion-Cut Diamond Color & Clarity: E Color · VS Clarity Side Stones: 0.37ct Natural Pavé Diamonds (E-F Color · VS Clarity) Meta...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
Curved 14k Gold Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Half Eternity Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Curved Wedding Band 14k Gold Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Half Eternity Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Half Eternity Band Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Unique Birthday Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Half Eternity Band Moissanite Ring 925 Sterling Silver Unique Birthday Ring Gift Main Stone Moissanite Material 925 Sterling Silver, Gemstone A P P R O X T I M E All items ar...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1.20 Carat Diamond Rubover Set Platinum Half Eternity Band Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous half eternity wedding band is the perfect accompaniment to any engagement ring or certainly significant enough to be worn alone with impact.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Half Eternity Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Half Eternity Diamond Band 18k White Gold Ring. The ring features approx 0.60 carat of diamonds and are of H/VS quality.
Diamond, White Gold
Modern 9 Carat Diamonds Half Eternity 6-Row Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Modern 9 Carats Diamonds Half Eternity 6 Row Engagement Ring. The diamonds total weight approx 9 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Two-Row Half Eternity Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Double Row Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Revival Half Eternity Gold Band Ring. Hand set with Round Rubies, weighing approx. 1.40tcw, inter-spaced with Diamonds, approx. 0...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.80ctw Cushion Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold 2.80ctw Cushion Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring Style: 18k Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Eig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Baguette Half Eternity Wedding Band, Prong Set Stackable Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Refined Radiance. Vintage Glamour. A Ring of Timeless Elegance. Delicately crafted with prong-set diamonds, this half eternity wedding band features a brilliant baguette and round d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 2 Row Half Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamonds: 17 Round Cut Diamonds = 0.25cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 25 Round Cut Diamonds = 0.25cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Eternity Diamond Stackable Half Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity Diamond Half Band In 14k Solid Gold Diamond Stackable Ring Wedding Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Eternity Gold Half Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity Gold Half Diamond Band Ring 14K Round Wedding 14k Ladies White Diamonds Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified Princess Half Eternity Wedding Band, Prong Set Stackable Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Refined Radiance. Vintage Glamour. A Ring of Timeless Elegance. Delicately crafted with thirteen prong-set diamonds, this half eternity wedding band features a 2 mm princess brillia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certified Radiant Half Eternity Wedding Band, Prong Set Stackable Ring
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Refined Radiance. Vintage Glamour. A Ring of Timeless Elegance. Delicately crafted with seven prong-set diamonds, this half eternity wedding band features a 4 mm pear brilliant diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Half Emerald Cut and Half Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HI VVS2-SI2 white diamond emerald cut and round diamond eternity band. Half of it is emerald cuts and half of it is rounds.
Diamond, White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Soleste Platinum Half Circle Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2mm Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallmark: ©TIFFANY&Co. Pt950 Condition: ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA-Certified 3ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold – Art Deco Grandeur
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Key Specifications: Center Stone: 3.00ct Natural Emerald-Cut Diamond • Clarity: VS • Color: G • Certification: GIA Certified Side Stones: 0.33ct Natural Pavé Diamonds • Clar...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.4ct Oval-Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring in 18K WhiteGold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Features & Details: Main Stones: • 1.4ct total natural oval-cut diamonds (approx. 0.70ct each) • Clarity: VS • Color: E • Certification: GIA Side Stones: • Approx. 0.60ct natura...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
5.18 ct Emerald Cut Half Bezel Set Diamond Eternity Ring
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 5.18 carat emerald-cut diamond ring showcases a seamless array of white stones, exuding brilliance and clarity. The 20 diamonds, graded G/H in color and VS1/VS2 in clarity...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Hand Harness Bracelet 925 Silver Diamond Jewelry Bracelet Ring. Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Round Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold 0.33Ctw
Located in New York, NY
Desirable and chic, half eternity wedding band ring featuring 19 bright white scintillating round cut natural diamonds encircling half of the band in prong setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby And Diamond 0.95ct Half Eternity Band Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Kurenai Collection is an exquisite jewelry line that brings together the rich allure of rubies and the timeless elegance of diamonds. Named after the Japanese word “Kurenai,” whi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold features mixed cut diamonds set in the half of the band making a half eternity band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring. Ruby and Diamond Band Ring 2.4mm
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Band can be made in any finger size This elegant half eternity band features 0.30 carats of French-cut rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gorgeous 0.44ct Blue and H-colored Half Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exceptional ring, crafted in 18K white gold, is a remarkable fusion of color and clarity, showcasing the artistry of fine jewelry design. It features two sets of main stones, to...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Half Eternity Band Ring with 2.00ct Burmese Rubies
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This one-of-a-kind Half Eternity band Art Deco style is a celebration of rare color and exceptional design.
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Retro Platinum Hammerman Brothers Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful retro platinum Hammerman Brothers diamond wedding band with 7 diamonds. #R0427 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.7 Grams Total Diamond Weight: 0.30 CTS Diamond Color: H Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Moissanite Band 925 Sterling Silver Half Eternity Moissanite Ring Unique Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Moissanite Band 925 Sterling Silver Half Eternity Moissanite Ring Unique Gift. Material 925 Sterling silver Gemstone Moissanite A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made...
Sterling Silver
Rainbow Color Sapphire & Diamond Classic Half Eternity Wide Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This lovely yellow gold dress ring is a half eternity design. Featuring fifteen square cut channel set rainbow colored sapphires with approx. 2.80 carat weight set within a double ro...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Morganite Unique Half Eternity Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise morganite create an alluring pattern across the top of this elegant and distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 14 Marquise Cut High Quality Natur...
Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette Diamond Half Eternity 1.87ct Band
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 1.47ct Natural Baguette • 0.40ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Colo...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Baguette Diamond Half Eternity 1.25ct Band
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • 3.41GR • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 1.25ct Natural Baguette Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity...
Diamond, 14k Gold
0.85ct Natural Emerald & Diamond Half Eternity Halo Engagement Ring – 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Crafted in 18K white gold with an approximate gold weight of 2.45 grams, this ring is designed with a straight 2mm band adorned in a half-eternity diamond setting, ensuring continuou...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi-Color Untreated Sapphire Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Multi-color 100% natural-untreated Sapphire Half Eternity Engagement Band 14K yellow gold ring is a beautiful piece to add to your collection.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold,...
$1,026Sale Price|20% Off
18ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Sapphire Half Eternity Anniversary Wedding Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18ct yellow and white gold half-hoop eternity ring set with alternating sapphires and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This vintage style half eternity band for her exhibits round shaped blue sapphires and small diamonds in prong setting.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald & Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted in precious yellow gold, this shimmering look features alternation diamond in marquise shaped frames and bezel set round emeralds in half eternity style. Intricate milgrain d...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Half-Eternity Diamond Ring, 0.87ct, G/SI, France
Located in Vannes, FR
The diamonds, graded G for color and SI for clarity, are set in a sleek half-eternity style that shimmers with every glance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band Stackable Diamond Ring Solid Gold Ring Band.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band Stackable Diamond Ring Solid Gold Ring Band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$737Sale Price / item|25% Off
Half eternity moissanite 14k gold wedding band
Located in Istanbul, TR
Half eternity moissanite 14k gold wedding band. Moissanite minimalist ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Half Eternity Band Wedding Stacking Fashion Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The elegant design features a row of sparkling diamonds that encircle half of the ring, which gives it a classic eternity ring appearance at the front.
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1.80ct Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Ring. Platinum Half Eternity Band HVS
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in 18k white gold, the Ruston Band combines crisp geometric lines with understated vintage character. Its refined half-eternity design makes it a sophisticated choice for...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Diamond eternity band. 18k Yellow Gold Half Anniversary Infinity Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Channel Anniversary Ring. 0.70ctw Total Diamonds Half set Anniversary channel set band. Details: 4mm wide band 9 diamonds total est. 0.7ctw SI clarity H color 2....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half-eternity band features 0.30 carats of French-cut rubies alternating with 0.15 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$765Sale Price / item|50% Off
Moissanite Half Eternity Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Fiance Gift
Located in New York, NY
Moissanite Half Eternity Band Ring in 18k solid yellow gold.
Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cushion Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Diamond Half Eternity 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Aquamarine Center Aquamarine Weight: 0.90 Carats Center Aquamarine Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.55 Cara...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Square Shape Green Tsavorite & Diamond Classic Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Here is a ring you will fall in love for an eternity. This Asscher cut yellow vibrant green color tsavorite is a unique take on a favorite. Featuring top and bottom rows of 0.40 cara...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.89 Carat Diamond Eternity Half-Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.89 Carat Diamond Eternity Half-Band Ring This enchanting diamond half-band is distinctive.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
3.15 Carat Diamond 5 Stone Half Eternity White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring size 6, adjustable. Details Item Type: Half Eternity Wedding Band Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 4.7 grams Size: 6 Certificate: CGL Certified Stones: Type: Diamond Carat: 3.15 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$488Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Ruby Half Eternity Band, Stacking Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby half eternity band in 14K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love which w...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
From $336Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Multi Colored Octagon Tourmaline Half Eternity Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Colored Octagon Tourmaline Half Eternity Band Ring for Her in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Wedding Ring. alternate Pattern Half Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Sapphire Weight: 0.80 carats total Sapphire Cut: French cut Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Cut: Round cut Secondary Stone Weight: 0.40 car...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Diamond 0.22 Carats 18KT Rose Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Celebrate your eternal bond with this sparkling Baguette Diamond Half-Eternity Band, a symbol of everlasting love.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 0.22 Carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Celebrate your eternal bond with this sparkling Baguette Diamond Half-Eternity Band, a symbol of everlasting love.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 0.22 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Celebrate your eternal bond with this sparkling Baguette Diamond Half-Eternity Band, a symbol of everlasting love.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior Sapphire "Half Eternity" Shaped Band Ring Set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior "Half Eternity" Shaped Band Ring set in Yellow Gold with 15 Round Cut Blue Sapphires with total weight of 0,20 ct.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multicolor Sapphire & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern half band ring features 20 round cut multi sapphires totaling 1.62 carats, set in 14k white gold. Each sapphire measures approximately 2.5 mm and is secured in a prong se...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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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