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 Pink Sapphires with total weight of 0,21 ct.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior Emerald "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 Emeralds with total weight of 0,27 ct.
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band 1.75 Carat 14K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band 1.75 Carat in 14K White Gold.
Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Cartier 0.27ct Diamond ‘1895’ Half Eternity Band
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
From Cartier’s ‘1895’ collection comes this beautiful half eternity band. A total of 0.27 carat in round brilliant diamond has been grain set along the front of the band with each st...
Diamond, Platinum
Half Eternity Marquise Shape Diamond 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, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 1.5ctw Half Round Princess Diamond Reversible Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Half Round Brilliants and Half Princess - Reversible Diamond Eternity Band/Ring --Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine Diamonds - 14 Round Brilliant & 16 Princess Cut - Prong Set - Nice Bril...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Diamond eternity band. PT900 1ctw Half Anniversary Infinty channel Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Beautiful Platinum band 1ctw Total Diamonds Half set Anniversary channel set band. Details: 5mm wide band 5 diamonds total est. 1ctw SI clarity H color 7grams total 8 Ring Size
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Wedding Band 14 Karat White Gold Half Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Half eternity diamond ring in 14KT white gold, such a classical beauty!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Radiant Cut Diamonds Half Way Eternity Band
Located in Wailea, HI
11 Radiant Cut Diamonds set in platinum half way eternity band. 2.10 carat total weights Ring size 6.5 Approximate Color F + Clarity VVS-VS *Can be resized by your trusted jewel...
Diamond, Platinum
$656Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pink Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire 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 whi...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Soleste Half Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Collection/Series: Soleste Half Eternity Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 5 Pre-Owned Jewelry Condition: Excellent SIDE STONE INFORMATION Side Stone 1 Gem Type: Dia...
1/2 Carat Round Colombian Emerald 14K Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Size 7, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Half Eternity Band Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (stamped 14K 585) Size: 7 (adjustable) Band Width: 2.3mm Total Weight: 2.0...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Soleste Half Eternity Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
In excellent condition and recently polished. Ring size is 5. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Series: Soleste Half Eternity Metal Type: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Ring Size: 5 Pr...
$1,032Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Half Eternity Band Stacking Ruby Ring
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, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Rose Gold Baguette Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring Size 6.5
Located in Addison, TX
Details Metal: 18K Rose Gold Purity: 18K Style: Half Eternity Band Ring Size: 6.5 Total Weight: 3 grams Band Width: 3.25mm Total Diamond Count: 13 Diamond Shape: Baguette Cut Total D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Half Eternity Round Cut Diamond Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Band Round Cut Diamond Band Yellow Gold Bridal Half Eternity 14k Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Black Diamond White Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Ring, Half Eternity Band, Black
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous half eternity, white and black diamond band is the perfect cross between classic and unique.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Emerald and Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring In 18 Karat Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
crafted for both comfort and elegance, the half eternity setting allows the gemstones to grace the top of the band while maintaining a smooth, practical fit. whether worn alone, stac...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Half Eternity 0.20ct Round Brilliant Band. Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Gold 2.1mm
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.25 This half eternity band can be resized slightly or made in any finger size.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Round Diamond Baguette Ruby Wedding Ring. Half Eternity Alternate Band 14K White
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 14k White Gold Ring Size: 5.25 This elegant half eternity band features 0.40 carats of natural baguette-cut rubies paired with 0.15 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ladies 18K Yellow Gold 3.05ctw Bezel Set Half Eternity Diamond Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Width: 5.85 mm Weight: 5.78 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold six-across, diamond semi-eternity, wedding, anniversary, match...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Bezel Eternity Ring, Half Carat in 14k White Gold, Stackable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Wrap your finger in circles of diamonds that sparkle inside their protective metal collars. The bezels have smooth rounded sides that are gentle on your fingers and milgrain details ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Half Eternity Brilliant Cut Diamond Band. 0.10ct Wedding Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.25 This half eternity band can be resized slightly or made in any finger size.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Round Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold 0.53Ctw
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling half eternity wedding band ring, featuring a total of 15 round cut natural diamonds studded half way in prong setting weighing 0.53 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Pear-Cut 14K Gold (18K Custom) Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pink Sapphire Pear-Cut Half Eternity Band Ring features a graceful row of pear-shaped pink sapphires, expertly prong-set in solid 14K gold to create a refined and feminine spark...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.51ct 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
GIA 3ct Cushion 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
GIA 3.01ct Cushion 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
GIA 3.01ct 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
GIA 1.81ct Radiant Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
GIA 3.01ct Cushion 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
GIA 3.01ct Pear 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
GIA 2.01ct Radiant 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
GIA 2.5ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
GIA 2ct Radiant 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
GIA 3.5ct Radiant 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
GIA 2.01ct Round Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.51ct Round 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
GIA 5.00ct Princess 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
GIA 5.03ct Radiant 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
GIA 3.05ct Round 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
GIA 3.5ct Round 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
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold, Diamond, and Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed gold, diamond, and ruby half eternity band ring. By Tiffany & Co. In 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,792Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.8ct Emerald Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
$21,276Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.01ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
$12,972Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Emerald 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
$7,580Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Pear 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
$14,664Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.71ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
$10,056Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Pear Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
$18,028Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.7ct Emerald 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
$9,356Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct 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
$7,860Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct 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
$7,860Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
$8,278Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Princess 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
$14,584Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2ct Princess Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.03ct Cushion 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
GIA 1.05ct Pear Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.01ct Cushion 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
$11,015Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold
GIA 0.95ct Cushion Solitaire with Half Eternity 18K Yellow 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, Yellow 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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