Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring set in 18K White/Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.14 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.48 carat, Ruby 0.28 carat and Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K White/Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Heart-Shaped Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring A platinum You & Me ring with a heart-shaped diamond and ruby set with two tapered baguette diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
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
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Heart Shape Diamond Ruby Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Secondary Stone Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Antwerp Bypass Heart Shape Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing bypass moi & toi platinum ring set with a 2 carat heart shape diamond certified by GIA and a 3 carat IGI Antwerp pear cut ruby platinum ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Heart and Arrow Ring With Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Platinum and white gold ring with a heart of diamonds (app. o.3 carats) pavé set and in the middle an old cut round ruby (app. 0.75 carats) the heart is pierced by an arrow with a su...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully crafted Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a duo of perfectly matched oval faceted rubies possessing a vivd red colour tone have been individually ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby Diamond Platinum Heart Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A true gem of a ruby. It is accented by 1.73 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds which are set inside the heart shaped ring design.
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.44 Carat Heart Cut Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring features a 0.44-carat heart-cut ruby, paired with a 0.43-carat heart-cut diamond for a romantic, eye-catching look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 carat white gold ring, 4 ruby hearts and diamond paving
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Luminous 18 carat white gold ring Set with four rubies of very pretty sustained color, for about 2 carats, surrounded by a paving of sparkling diamonds for 0.50 carat for all.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum 1.20ct Diamond and Ruby Heart Ring MF05-012726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring will be cherished for a lifetime. A heart-shaped 7.80 carat Burma ruby at the center makes this the perfect gift for anyone who has captured your heart.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18kt White Gold Ring with Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamonds , CGL Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Ring With Heart shaped Ruby and Diamonds Ruby: Intense red Heart shaped Siam ruby 1.79ct Diamonds: 2 heart shaped diamonds together 0.92ct and 42 brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
No-Heat 2.43 Carat Heart Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The gemstone’s natural, untreated character enhances its rarity, offering a level of authenticity highly valued among fine ruby collectors. The ruby is presented in an elegant heart...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Heart Shape Eternity Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.25 Carat Ruby & Diamond Connected Heart Ring 14k Gold. Beautiful design throughout very high quality details showing hearts connecting with diamonds and ruby gemstones in t...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CERTIFIED 3.18 Carat HEART shape Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases a CERTIFIED heart shape ruby unheated weighing 5.14 carats, surrounded by a single row of 22 round brilliant diamonds on the side. Set in a platinum band accented with diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Diamond Ruby Romantic Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian Romanticism A beautiful example of Victorian period heart ring, romantic expression of the era to symbolize love and eternal love Beautifully designed , glorious Victorian ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
Heart-Shaped Ruby and Diamond 4.00 Carat Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Heart-Shaped Ruby and Diamond 4.00 Carat Ring in 18K Yellow Gold A captivating jewel of timeless elegance, this ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a vibrant heart-shape...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Entwined Hearts Ring of Platinum
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A romantic and finely executed Art Deco ring, circa 1920, featuring two entwined hearts set with sparkling transitional cut diamonds and channel-set natural rubies, all mounted in pl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sacchi Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s Universe Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hasbani Diamonds 6 Carat Bespoke Heart GIA Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Hasbani Bespoke Heart 6.17 GIA Carat Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Ring This bespoke diamond full eternity ring is the ultimate stunning symbol of everlasting love and exceptional c...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 4 ct Heart Ruby Ballerina Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating vintage ruby and diamond ballerina ring crafted in 14 karat gold, showcasing a romantic and dramatic heart-shaped design.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Heart Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating from the Victorian era comes this stunning heart ring. At its centre sits a pear cut, natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Ruby 0.40ct. and Diamond Heart Ring in 14Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The pieces in this collection are exclusively curated by Sunita to present unique items that incorporate fancy and exclusive gemstones cuts and color combinations. Ruby Heart Ring i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beautiful 18kt Yellow and White Gold Ring with 4 Diamonds and Heart Shaped Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18kt yellow and white gold ring with 4 diamonds and heart shaped ruby Diamonds: 4 brilliant cut diamonds, together 0.60 cts Ruby : Heart Shape ca. 2,5 ct Material: 18kt ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Leto Lama Ruby Heart, Rubies, Diamonds 18 Ct Gol
Located in London, GB
An easy to wear glamorous everyday ring or a special cocktail ring featuring a captivating natural, untreated red with pink hues Natural 1.47 Cts Ruby Heart from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$969Sale Price / item|44% Off
Heart in hands 14k gold ring with ruby and diamoinds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold heart in hands design ring with natural ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
12.63 ctw Diamond & Heart-Shaped Ruby Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Tysons, VA
With its substantial scale and untreated purity, this Mid-Century jewel is both expressive and highly collectible. Type: Cocktail Ring Era / Style: Mid-Century Metal: Yellow Gold Me...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.60 Carat Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Halo Double-Row Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique and chic engagement ring style showcasing a vibrant heart shape ruby, set in a micro-pave halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eostre Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a heart shape ruby cluster ring. The ruby is currounded by circles of diamonds, with the inner circle consists of smalle dianonds and the outer layer with significantly larg...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,300Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.06ct Heart Pigeon's Blood Ruby & 0.58ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
The glorious ruby is surrounded by tapered baguette and brilliant diamonds split on either side making 2 sides of heart.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.00 Carat Natural No-Heat, Heart Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a 2.00 Carat Natural No Heat Ruby and 0.98 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Earl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Amwaj Jewellery 18 Karat White Gold Ring with Ruby and Heart Cut Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A Classic Beauty, this 18 karat white gold ring by Amwaj jewellery presents the lovers’ promise of a future together featuring heart shape diamond that sit ever so beautifully and is...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Heart Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold White Diamond Emerald Eyes Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin White Diamond Emerald Heart Ruby Snake Ring - 14k Solid Gold - Cocktail Ring A 14k solid gold open ring featuring an intricately detailed serpent wrapping around the finge...
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$4,788Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 1.30 Carat Heart Ruby & Diamond Ring with GIA Report- GIA 5231459752.
Located in Bloomington, MN
Platinum 1.30 Carat Heart Ruby & Diamond Ring with GIA Report- GIA 5231459752.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Angara Natural Solitaire Heart Ruby and Diamond Chevron Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For a luxurious effect, the V stripe is lined with shimmering diamonds. This stunning solitaire heart ring exudes sheer brilliance in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Heart Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An evocative antique ring with two gold hearts, accented by a natural ruby and rose cut diamond bound together with a delicately rendered silver-topped diamond bow.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Ruby Heart Ring Snake Silver Diamond Emerald Eyes Serpent J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Ring Snake Silver Diamond Emerald Eyes Serpent J DAUPHIN The Toujours snake ring is a dual-headed cocktail piece handcrafted in solid .925 sterling silver.
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.95 carat with Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.45 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
EGL Certified 1.09 Carat Heart-Shaped Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Romantic in form and vivid in color, this EGL Certified 1.09 Carat Heart-Shaped Natural Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring by Bhavya Gems & Jewels is a striking expression of contemp...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s 1.00 Carat Ruby & 0.90 Carat Emerald Hearts Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Heart-Shaped Ruby weighing approximately 1.00 carat and a Heart-Shaped Emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,497Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Heart Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.2 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.18 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-vs clarity. Totally is ruby about 0.18 carat. Ring size is...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Luxury 18Kt Yellow Gold Heart Cut Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Heart Cut Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold featuring 0.56 Ct heart-cut ruby at the center, accentuated by 0.10 Ct sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Heart-Motif Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and stylish ring featuring a gold heart motif studded with diamonds and gems.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Heart Ring with Pavé Diamonds, Gübelin & GRS
Located in Roma, IT
Striking and exquisitely rare, this bold dome ring features a 2.52 carat heart-shaped ruby of exceptional pedigree and color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$780Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Shaped 18k Solid White Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.18 carats and diamonds of 0.13 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Mid Victorian Heart Locket Lover's Ring with Rubies, Emeralds, and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Mid Victorian 18ct gold Rubies, emeralds and rose-cut diamonds Heart-shaped glazed locket compartment Weight: 2.8 grams Ring size: J
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Heart Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Heart Ring Suggested Replacement Value $2,500.00 Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 0.70 Carats Natural Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Unique in its design, this stunning ring features a double heart cluster design. At the centre of each heart a pear cut ruby is set.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Heart Shaped Ring with Diamond, Sapphires and Rubies, circa 1902
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked in 1902, thia Victorian ring features a diamond, sapphire and ruby all set to centre.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,200 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in .40 carats Ruby & .32 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.66 Carat No Heat Mozambique Vivid Red Heart Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking ruby and diamond ring centered with a 4.66 carat natural heart-shaped ruby certified by GRS GemResearch Swisslab.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$744Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Ring 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Cut Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.48 carats and diamonds of 0.48 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,200 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Heart Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in .80 carats Ruby & .59 carats of sparkling diamonds. Also available in yellow gold. The ring is a size 7...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona 18k White Gold Ruby Heart & White Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold ring centering a 0.60 carat heart cut natural ruby, accented with 0.32 carats of white diamonds, F-G color, VS...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
The Crimson Heart Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Your Complete Luxury Experience Includes: The stunning Vivid Crimson Ruby & Diamond Solitaire Ring. A brilliant F Color, VS Clarity accent diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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