Roman Malakov 3.64 Carats Total Heart Shape Yellow Diamond Halo Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish wedding band style showcasing vibrant heart shape fancy yellow diamonds weighing 3.64 carats total, VS in Clarity, Mounted in 18K Yellow Gold three-prong setting. Each surr...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Ruby, Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.35 carats, Green Sapphire 4.35 carats and Diamond 0.19 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 10.83grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.75ct Blue sapphire heart solitaire engagement ring in platinum.
Located in London, GB
0.75ct Blue sapphire heart solitaire engagement ring in platinum. Natural unheated sapphires blue Ceylon heart shape engagement ring in platinum.
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Leon Mege platinum three-stone ring with round and heart-shape diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Trends change, and fashions fade, but the innate elegance of Leon Mege's three-stone rings is always in style. Paired with heart-shaped side stones, the stunning round brilliant in t...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.00 Carats VS1 Heart Shape Diamond 18K Gold Three Stones Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exquisite Heart Shape Diamond ring a contemporary design, so elegant and romantic style .
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dalben Flat Hart Shape Australian Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 2,95 carat bezel-set flat hart shape Australian opal . Ring size US 6 3/4 - EU 54 re-sizable to most finger sizes. Bezel...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/4 Ct Round and Baguette cut Diamond Heart Shape Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 10K yellow gold heart-shaped ballerina ring is the perfect way to show your love and appreciation for that special someone. The ring features a dazzling array of round ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
0.45ct Sapphire Ceylon heart shaped solitaire engagement ring in platinum
Located in London, GB
0.45ct Sapphire Ceylon Blue heart shape engagement ring in platinum. Beautiful blue Ceylon sapphires heart shape solitaire engagement ring in platinum.
Sapphire, Platinum
JAS-21-2259 - 14K WG 0.75Ct GH-SI1 DIAMONDS & 12MM HEART SHAPE LONDON BLUE TOPAZ
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
Stone Info: 12MM HEART SHAPE LONDON BLUE TOPAZ Total Stone Weight: 6.50 cwt.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Heart Cut Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K white and yellow gold natural diamond ring. Centering a GIA certified 1.39 carat Fancy Yellow heart shape diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Platinum Ring with Vivid Red 5.53 Ct Ruby & 1.5 Ct Heart Shape Diamond
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Platinum Ring With Vivid Red 5.53 Ct Ruby and 1.5 Ct Heart shaped Diamond Ruby: Vivid Red, Cushion Shape Mozambique Ruby 5.53 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Dalben 1.55 Carat Hart Shape Slice Cut Ruby Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 1,55 carat hart shape slice cut ruby ring mounted in 18 kt white gold , 4 flower shape milligrana bezel set with round shape rose cut diamonds on the two sides total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 1.99 Carat Heart Cut Diamond and 18k White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning contemporary heart shape engagement ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
$895Sale Price / item|42% Off
Heart moissanite ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart moissanite ring in 14k gold. Heart shape engagement ring. 1ct heart moissanite ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,071Sale Price / item|65% Off
Heart moissanite ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Heart shape engagement ring. 1 ct heart shaped moissanite ring.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tsavorite Citrine Emerald Diamond Heart Tourmaline Ring
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Entirely Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Shape Tourmaline Ring. The ring features beautiful green heart shape tourmaline that is a whopping 5.22 carats!
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.99 Carat Weight Gemstone Sapphire, Heart Shape In Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fancy Yellow White Heart Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Total Diamond Weight: 2.32 Carats Diamond Shape: Heart Shape White Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VS / Larger White Heart SI Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 3.1 Grams Finger Coverage: ~...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Heart Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Promise Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A sparkling 0.11 carats of round brilliant diamonds, approximately 1 mm each and also set in prong settings, form a delicate halo that enhances the emerald's rich green color and rom...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Heart Cut Diamond Wedding Engagement Stack Ring 14K White Gold G VS Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Heart Shape Diamond Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring in 14 Karat White Gold set with a spectacular approximately G color, VS clarity fancy cut heart shape ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA 18K White Gold Natural Heart Pinkish Purple Sapphire Double Cabochon Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18K White Gold Natural Heart Shape Pinkish Purple Sapphire Cabochon Ring Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone Details: The main stone is a GIA Certified, Natural, Heart S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3 Carat F Color Heart Diamond Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring showcases a GIA Certified 3 carat Heart-Shape Diamond, graded F color, mounted in a two-tone design combining platinum and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Halo Diamond Heart Citrine Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specially Made 18K White Gold One of a Kind Mother of Pearl with a Heart Shape Citrine Inlay Surrounded by Diamonds in a Handmade Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.80 Carats F/VS1 Heart Diamonds Pavé Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This elegant ring features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Heart Shape diamond, graded F color and VS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and beautifully defined romantic si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Heart Ring 14k Solid Gold Fancy Wedding Birthday Ring Minimalist Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab UPC: Does not apply Clarity: VS-Si Cut: Excellent Type: Ring Ring Size: 7 Ring Shape: Heart Sizable: Yes Shank Width: 1.60 T...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Heart Designer Eternity Ring Band Couples Ring Anniversary Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal Yellow Gold, 14k Type Ring Gold Weight 1.31 Grams Approx Ring Shape Heart Metal Purity 14k Metal Yellow Gold A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Gold, 14k Gold
COACH Sterling Silver Heart Ring Size 7.25 #18043
By Coach
Located in Washington Depot, CT
COACH Sterling Silver Heart Ring Size 7.25 This gorgeous ring by designer COACH was crafted from sterling silver and decorated with 18 clear stones in the shape of a heart!
Sterling Silver
$1,626Sale Price|20% Off
Real 0.93 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite bangle is handset with 0.93 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pi...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,984Sale Price|20% Off
Real 0.93 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Multi Shape Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All item...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold Forever Promise Ring Valentine Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Multi-Sapphire Heart Ring in 18K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless piece — perfect for special occasions or as a unique engagement and wedding ring. sapp...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 7.18 Carat Unheated Sri Lanka Blue Sapphire Heart Diamond Halo Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking statement jewel combining an important carat weight, desirable Sri Lankan origin, unheated condition, and the timeless symbolism of the heart shape. The ring is accompanie...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.02 Carat Heart Cut E Color VVS2 Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing a stunning GIA Certified 5.02 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Ring, set in luxurious 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Diamond Heart Love Couple Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Heart Ring Love Couple Ring Gold Birthday Ring Jewelry Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Material: 14k Yellow Gold, Natural Diamond Ba...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$256Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Heart Scroll Shoulders Signet Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
This vintage-inspired piece features a delightful heart shape signet ring with engraved details on the shoulders.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.16 Carat Heart-Shape Yellow Sapphire with 0.51 Ct. Two Round Diamonds, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A 2.16 carat Heart-Shape Yellow Sapphire with 0.51 ct. Two Round Diamonds in Platinum.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Invisible Setting Ruby Heart Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Heart shape invisible setting ruby Ring with diamonds Total Ruby 1.75 carat AAA - very nice red color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yello& White Gold Mix Shapes GIA Certified Designer Diamond Ring 1.25 CT. TW
Located in San Francisco, CA
This one-of-a-kind original designed ring features three mixed-shaped diamonds. This harmonious collaboration of Heart, Round, and Marquise is set in white gold on a 4.8 MM tube yel...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heart-Shaped Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold, 1.48ct
Located in jaipur, IN
Pink sapphire heart diamond heart open ring gold Natural heart shape pink sapphire diamond ring gold pink sapphire heart ring gold GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Pink Sapphire ✦ Ge...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Heart Polki Gold Ring, Uncut Diamond, Meenakari Detail by Kahana Jewels
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart Polki Gold Ring by Kahana Jewels Dimensions: D 1.3 x H 1.3 cm Materials: Gold, diamond Though polished diamonds come in many shapes and sizes, polki (uncut, unpolished diamon...
Diamond, Gold
Heart Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold 3.74 Cts by Yashar Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Heart Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold 3.74 cts by Yashar Jewelry This estate ring is made in the shape of Heart.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Signet 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamonds Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Allure Heart Shape Diamond Signet Ring exudes charm and sophistication.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$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
Heart Natural Diamond Halo Love Proposal Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This heart shape diamond ring is designed with a halo of natural diamonds sur...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Heart Cut Rainbow Sapphire Ring in 14K Gold, India, 4-5 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
Rainbow sapphire heart shape bezel set eternity band ring gold Natural 5MM heart cut rainbow sapphire upside down ring Rainbow ring gold.
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unheated 2.09ct Burma Ruby No Heat & Diamond Platinum Ring + Certificate
Located in bangkok, TH
Shipping $120 dhl or Fedex NOTE: a 3ct heart shape ruby sold in a ring for $120,000 at Sotheby’s Hongkong last year!!
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.81 Carat Heart Shape Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and rare heart-shaped emerald of exceptional size, weighing 10.81 carats, takes center stage in this elegant and timeless ring. Certified by GIA, the emerald displays a ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$874Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Blue Sapphire 1.95 Carat Heart Shape Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone – Heart Cut Earth Mined Sapphire from Sri Lanka. Blue Faceted Gem for Ring, Pendant, Earrings, Custom Fine Jewelry, September Birthstone, Collect...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
10 Cts Natural Heart Shape Ametrine Loose Gemstone for Ring and Pendant Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
It is especially suited for a romantic pendant necklace, heart-shaped ring, or meaningful gift jewelry, symbolizing love and connection.
Quartz
Natural Diamond Ring 1.25 cts 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Designer Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzling round and Princess shape diamonds form a spectacular Heart Shape clusters in this stunning white gold 3 cluster ring in 3 shanks.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this ring a timeless piece — perfect for special occasions or as a unique engagement and wedding ring. 4 ...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Tricolor Ring
Located in Macau, MO
A stylish 18 karat gold heart shape tricolour ring, Italian made, composed of white gold, yellow gold and rose gold in different texture surface.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k Solid Gold and Diamond Infinity Eye Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Infinity Ring Eye Ring Minimalist Wedding Ring Band Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone: Di...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
23 Karat solid gold coiled Ring Handmade Jewelry
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Charms are in heart and leaf shape . Ring is coiled and has a bit of spring action /flexible .
Zircon, Gold
Diamond Spiral Bypass Wrap Ring, 18K White Gold, 1.66 Carats Total
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The thoughtful placement and impeccable setting of these diamonds create a subtle yet charming heart shape, making this ring a piece of jewelry with both style and sentimental appeal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Peridot Engagement Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This unique and classy heart shape peridot and diamond engagement ring is custom handmade in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
IGI certified 2.28 Carat Natural Emerald & 0.59 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to be mesmerized by the stunning IGI certified 18K white gold 2.28 Carat Emerald & 0.59ct diamond ring, a true masterpiece of jewelry design. This exquisite piece showcases t...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Hand Engraved Platinum GIA Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
I can add more wire work at no additional cost in the center gallery upon request with either a heart or an omega shape. The ring is entirely hand engraved all throughout, even the...
Diamond, Platinum
Round Diamond Wedding Band .55ct Pave 14k White Gold Stackable Anniversary Ring
Located in New York, NY
It is the perfect complement to many engagement ring styles and looks lovely when stacked (Please view pictures with our stunning 3ct Heart shape engagement ring as a wedding band an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Waterford Crystal Ribbed Ring Dish Heart Shape Starburst Base
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20th Century Waterford Crystal Ireland Heart Shaped Ring Holder, Ring Dish, Waterford Lead Crystal Wedding Gift Idea. Marked underneath, WATERFORD. In very good condition, no is...
Crystal
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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