$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 7.06 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and emotionally powerful three-stone ring centered by a magnificent GIA-certified heart-shaped diamond weighing 7.06 carats. Graded I color and VS1 clarity, the center st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning ring come in 18k gold with a GIA Certified Diamond of 1,00 Carat , in perfect heart cut , I color VS2 clarity , very sparkly, and mixed shape of 1, 00 carat, F/VS.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Fancy Green Diamond Heart Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault, We are proudly Showcasing a Gia certified Natural Fancy yellow green heart shaped diamond in the center. The diamond is exceptional and clean. W...
Diamond, Pink Diamond
Cartier 4.19ct D Color VS2 Heart Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Cartier 4.19ct D-VS2 Heart Brilliant Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum Cartier Diamond Solitaire Ring features a GIA certified Heart Brilliant Diamond weighing 4.19 ...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 1.00ct Center Diamond 0.81ct Ruby Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum heart ring. The ring is centered with sparkling heart shape diamond that weighs approximately 1.00ct. The color of the diamond is H with SI2 clarity. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Heart Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The set features two rings, each showcasing a heart-cut green chrysoprase as the centerpiece. Accentuating the vibrant green stones are round white diamonds, totaling 0.36 carats, ad...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Intense Purple Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry a dealer and wholesaler Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Main stone: 1.00 carat + Fancy Intense Pinkish Purple mounting: 3 fancy-turned marquise white d...
Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond
Oscar Heyman, 3.15 Carats Heart Diamond and Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Oscar Heyman boasts one heart brilliant cut diamond weighing 3.15 carats with J color and SI2 clarity, surrounded by 20 calibre cut yellow d...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 2.85 Carat Heart-Shaped Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Heart-Shaped Sapphire weighing 2.85 carats, and Tapered Baguette Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carat. Circa 1950s Size 6, resizable
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Gold, Fancy Light Pink, Fancy Yellow Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in New York, US
Featuring a Fancy Yellow heart shaped diamond and a fancy light pink heart shaped diamond, accented by 22 round brilliant cut diamonds. - Fancy yellow heart shaped diamond weighs 0...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold
18K Two Tone Heart Shaped White and Brown Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in this exquisite 18k Heart Shaped White and Brown Diamond Ring, weighing a total of 6.3 grams and size 6.25 ring. The stunning 0.69 carat center diamond is surrounded by 3.0...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Heart-Shaped Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Celebrate love with this Heart-Shaped Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring! Featuring two charming heart-shaped white diamonds, totaling 0.24 carats, this ring is a symbol of affec...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Diamond Ring with Floral Design and Side Heart Shaped Diamonds.
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision and expertise, our 18k Diamond Ring features a beautiful floral design in the center and heart-shaped diamonds. Made with 18k white gold, this ring showcases s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Diamond Center Diamond Halo Ring Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum 900 Diamond Count: 1 heart shaped and 14 brilliant cut, 15 total Total Diamond Carat Weight: 0.43(center) + 0.29 (addition...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Three Stone Ruby and Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Three Stone Ruby and Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring Description: This classic three-stone ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and centers on a vibrant 1.10-carat oval ruby with a r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
IGI Certified 6.00 Carats Natural Heart Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Possessing such treasures is a blessing , as they are not only symbol of love and beauty, but also precious heritage to be cherished and passed down from one generation to the next. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA White Diamond Heart Bridal Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1.28 ct. GIA diamond heart shape, D SI 1. The ring has 0.60 ct. good quality white diamond baguettes and is handmade in platinum. Ring size is 7. GIA certificate is inclu...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified .61ct Heart Diamond Ring 14kt Classic G/I1*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified .61ct. Heart cut diamond ring. Report: 6217193355 G-color, I1 Clarity Side Diamonds: .20ct G-color Vs-2 clarity (GIA Report attached) 14Kt yellow gold 9.2 gram...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Intense Heart Shape Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York. Main stone: Gia certified natural 1.00 carats Fancy Intense Yellow heart. Setting: 72 white diamonds totaling approximately 0.72 car...
Yellow Diamond
IGI Certified 3.00 Carats Natural Diamond D color 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A sophisticated design for this beautiful solitaire, in 18K gold with a central Natural Diamond, in perfect heart cut, so adorable shape, of 3,00 carats, D color VVS1, very sparkly.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Heart Shaped Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A cute combination of two Heart Shaped White Diamonds weighing 0.22 carat, showcasing a unique "toi et moi" concept. It is simple enough for everyday wear, while also proving to be a...
Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault, Showcasing a stunning Gia certified 1.00 Natural Fancy vivid purplish pink heart shape diamond in the center. This is an extremely rare pink d...
Pink Diamond
Bvlgari Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: ring size 7, it can be sized WEIGHT: 7.1 grams STONES: 1.40 carat heart-cut sapphire and 1.0 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.02ct Fancy Yellow Heart Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, VS2 Clarity
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 2.02 ct Fancy Yellow Heart Diamond in Platinum Diamond Ring Diamond Ring features a GIA certified Natural Fancy Yellow Heart-shaped Diamond, weighing 2.02 carats, with VS2 clari...
Diamond, Platinum
1.00 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
This exquisite engagement ring features a wonderful 1.00ct heart shaped diamond graded I in colour and VVS1 in clarity, mounted in a three claw, open back setting. The beautiful ston...
Diamond, Platinum
2.00 Carat Heart-Shaped Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a GIA certified, Ceylon origin, heat treated, Heart-Shaped Sapphire weighing approximately 2.00 carats and two Heart-Shaped side Diamonds weighi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats FLAWLESS clarity D color Heart Shape Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Diamond ring in contemporary design, so elegant and refined style . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of class and sophistication on yourself. Stunning rin...
Diamond, Gold
$128,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 4 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite three stone diamond ring composed by a main 4 carat heart cut diamond ring vs1 clarity e color
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Emerald and Ruby Heart Ring with Diamonds made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The weights are appx: Emerald 1.09 carats, Ruby 1.21 cts, Diamond 0.25 cts. The ring size is 6.75 US. The to...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
GIA 1 Carat Each Heart Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 12.22 ct. EFG SI1-SI2 white diamond hearts. Total of 12 stones, each one is 1 carat. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 7. GIA certificates included.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.61 Carat Faint Pink VS2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.535 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 0.61 ct Colour: Fai...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Total weight show in listing. Showcasing a very special and rare Gia certified natural fancy yello...
Yellow Diamond
Victorian Spinel and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous spinel and diamond ring originally dating back to the Victorian era. This ring has been crafted in the shape of a single heart with a heart shaped spinel in t...
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
No-Heat 2.43 Carat Heart Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Details Center Stone: Certified Natural Ruby (No Heat), Heart Cut, 2.43 Carats Accent Stones: Diamonds, approx. 3.08 Carats total (marquise and brilliant-cut) Metal: Platinum (Pt900)...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.27 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Cluster Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Diamond Heart Cut Halo cluster ring. 1.27ct. Natural Heart Shape diamond G color I-1 clarity Please see report copy attached: #6217187770 Natural Side diamonds: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 4 Carat Yellow Heart Diamond Bezel Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 4.01 ct. W-X VS1 diamond heart shape. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.25. Comes with GIA certificate.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry 10.00 Carat Gia Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Heart Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a very special Gia certified 10 Carat natural fancy intense yellow diamond in the center. Hand made in the Emilio Jewelry New York Atelier, whom specializes in rare collec...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 3.50 Carat Fancy Yellowish Green Diamond Heart
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault, Showcasing a magnificent investment grade 3.50 carat Gia certified natural fancy yellowish green diamond heart. The only heart of its kind! Gree...
Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond
Antique English 9K Rose Gold 1.21ct Diamond Ring MF37-05178265
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A 1.21 carat heart-shaped Diamond shines brightly at the center of this antique English ring. Simple and elegant, the 9K Rose Gold setting is filled with exquisite details that set t...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Vivid Green Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Vault at dealer pricing, Center emerald 4.00 carats and 2.00 carats of diamonds. Please inquire for more information.
Diamond, Emerald
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 1.00 Carat Fancy Blue Heart Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Center Stone: Gia certified natural 1.00ct + Fancy Gray-Blue Matching: 6 white diamonds totaling about 2.48 carats, 77 white diamonds totaling about 0.50 carats, 18K The Smithsonian...
Blue Diamond
IGI Certified 1.46ct Diamonds Heart Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
At its center shines a 1.01ct heart-cut diamond, offering exceptional brilliance and eye-catching sparkle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 1 Carat Each White Heart Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 12.16 ct. HI SI white diamond hearts. Total of 12 stones that are 1 carat each. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 6.5. Each stone comes with a GIA certificate.
Diamond, White Gold
14K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire total approx. 4.0ct. Ring size: 6.5
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Heart-Shaped Diamond 14k Gold Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Love is in the air! With this 14k gold engagement ring, express your love with a heart-shaped diamond weighing approximately .58-ct., and graded G-H color and VS-SI. Set in a polishe...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$712,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.11 Carat Heart Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 10.11 Carat Heart Brilliant Diamond Ring A breathtaking statement of love and rarity, this exceptional ring showcases a 10.11 carat Heart Brilliant diamond, certified ...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.00 Carat Heart Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Double Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A timeless piece forever... Less is more. Simply diamonds, no other stone , no other elements. But it speaks louder. Magnificent double ring come in 18k gold with 2 lustrous pieces...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified D, IF Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.01 carats with Diamond 3.32 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 19.94 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Platinum
$744Sale Price|20% Off
Romantic Heart Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Romantic Heart Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this refined ring centers on a 0.25 carat heart-shaped diamond accented by round diamonds along the shoulder...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Floral Motif Diamond Ring with Ideal Cut Heart Shaped Diamonds
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
This EGL Certified Floral Ring 0.84 Carat Total Diamond Weight is inspired by the Romantic Era. The petals are made of handcrafted Heart Shaped Diamonds that were ideal cut and manu...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 4.50 Carat Internally Flawless Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From The Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry New York, Featuring a center natural Gia certified fancy light pink diamond internally flawless heart shape center. Filled with tremendous fir...
Pink Diamond
GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Light Green Yellow SI2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 6.87 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Heart Carat: 3.02 ct Colour: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring Size 6.75- This romantic engagement ring features one sparkling heart-shaped diamond set in classic 14K white gold. Shank: ...
Diamond, White Gold
$552,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.11 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Ring, F Color VS2
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary statement of rarity and romance, this exceptional ring is centered by a breathtaking 10.11 carat heart-shaped diamond, certified by GIA. Cut in the iconic Heart Bri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Set With 0.93ct H/VS2 Heart Shape Natural Diamond
Located in London, GB
Indulge in timeless elegance with this stunning 18ct yellow gold ring, featuring a heart shape 0.93ct natural diamond. With its exceptional H colour and VS2 clarity, this diamond s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 9.00 Carats Rubies 2.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with 2 pieces of Natural Rubies , in perfect heart cut of 9,00 carats, spectacular vibrant color, common heated, and 66 pieces of Natural Diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.50 Carats D/VVS1 Heart Shape Diamonds 18K Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Diamond solitaire ring in a contemporary design, so elegant and refined style . Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of sophistication and light on your look....
Diamond, 18k 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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