GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Princess Multi-Stone Cathedral Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The open gallery enhances visibility, allowing light to dance through the diamond's facets. On either side of the band, smaller princess-cut diamonds are elegantly set in an invisib...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Princess Channel Cathedral Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The captivating design of this diamond ring showcases a stunning centerpiece of a princess diamond weighing 1.02 with a breathtaking J and VS1.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.81 Carat Princess Channel Cathedral White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The captivating design of this diamond ring showcases a stunning centerpiece of a princess diamond weighing 1.81 with a breathtaking F and VS1.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Princess Channel Cathedral Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The captivating design of this diamond ring showcases a stunning centerpiece of a princess diamond weighing 0.81 with a breathtaking I and VS2.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 55 princess cut = 2.55cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 – I1 Ring Size: 9.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 19...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Ring 1.7 ct. Invisible Princess Fancy Yellow & White Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yellow diamonds: Invisible Set Princess cut Intense yellow diamonds together 0.45 ct.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Ring Diamonds & Sapphires Invisible Set
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 KT WHITE GOLD RING WITH BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS AND INVISIBLE SET PRINCESS CUT SAPPHIRES.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.68 Carat Round and Invisible Set Princess Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Flower Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Top: 11 mm Band Width: 2.6 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6 to 8 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4 Grams Stone Type: 0.68 CT G VS2 Diamonds C...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Piaget Enamel Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Invisible Set Sapphire Enamel Ring by Piaget.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Three-Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.25 This dazzling diamond band ring wraps elegantly around the finger and fills it with sparkle. Featuring a sleek modern design, the invisible set natural stones catch ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.01ct Round Solitaire & Princess Filigree Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone are elegantly integrated princess-cut diamonds, set in an invisible channel, delivering a sleek and modern aesthetic.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.01ct Round Decorated Gallery Princess Channel Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the gallery are elegant princess cut diamonds set in an invisible channel, adding an exquisite touch of sophistication and enhancing the ring's captivating sparkle.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.8ct Round Solitaire & Princess Filigree Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone are elegantly integrated princess-cut diamonds, set in an invisible channel, delivering a sleek and modern aesthetic.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.81ct Round Solitaire & Princess Filigree Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the center stone are elegantly integrated princess-cut diamonds, set in an invisible channel, delivering a sleek and modern aesthetic.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.2 Carat Round & Princess Channel Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance is enhanced by the tasteful array of sparkling princess cut diamonds set in an invisible channel on each side, adding a modern twist to a classic silhouette.
Diamond, Platinum
0.80 Carat Invisible/Channel Set Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It has 8 pieces of 2.1 mm Round set in two clusters around a cluster of 4 pieces of 2.5 mm Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds(Total Weight 0.80 Ct) .
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA 2.01 Carat Round & Princess Channel Solitaire Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance is enhanced by the tasteful array of sparkling princess cut diamonds set in an invisible channel on each side, adding a modern twist to a classic silhouette.
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Three Row Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 30 princess cut = 1.80cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 6.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests)...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Tanzanite and Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Dimensions: ring top measures 10.6mm Diamond: 40 princess cut = 2.40cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 8 (complimentary sizing available)...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Rectangular Top Multi-Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 64 princess cut, baguette cut, and round cut= 4.00cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the ring measures 20.55mm wide at th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 3/4 ct Invisible Set Anniversary Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Indulge in timeless elegance with our exquisite 3.76 ct Invisible Set Anniversary Ring, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring, 14k White Gold Invisible Set
Located in Great Neck, NY
A bold and modern sapphire and diamond bypass ring crafted in solid 14K white gold, featuring two sweeping rows of invisible set princess cut natural blue sapphires framed by rows of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
GIA 1.51ct Round Decorated Gallery Princess Channel White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the gallery are elegant princess cut diamonds set in an invisible channel, adding an exquisite touch of sophistication and enhancing the ring's captivating sparkle.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.03ct Round Decorated Gallery Princess Channel Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding the gallery are elegant princess cut diamonds set in an invisible channel, adding an exquisite touch of sophistication and enhancing the ring's captivating sparkle.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
"Rapper's Delight" Flexing Ring 2.00 Carats Invisibly Set Diamonds in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
"Rapper's Delight" Flexing Ring 2.00 Carats Invisibly Set Diamonds in White Gold 44 Invisibly Set Diamonds Weighing 2.00 Carats Approximately [GHI VVS-SI1] [bright with no imperfecti...
Diamond, White Gold
Illusion Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Illusion Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Illusion Set Diamond Ring feature nine Princess Cut Diamonds set in Invisible Setting and Bezel set in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.20 Carat Round & Princess Channel Solitaire 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance is enhanced by the tasteful array of sparkling princess cut diamonds set in an invisible channel on each side, adding a modern twist to a classic silhouette.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.3 Carat Round & Princess Channel Solitaire 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance is enhanced by the tasteful array of sparkling princess cut diamonds set in an invisible channel on each side, adding a modern twist to a classic silhouette.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Invisible Set Diamond Double Halo Milgrain Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Discover the epitome of elegance with this breathtaking double halo engagement ring, featuring an innovative invisible set cluster of diamonds in lustrous 14-karat whi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold, Ruby and Invisible Set Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very finely constructed 18k yellow and white gold Late-20th Century fashion ring is topped with a dome of eighteen invisible set Princess Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 40 princess cut = 4.00cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 10 baguette cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 8.25 (please allow up ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Invisible Set Diamond Composite Square Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
At its heart lies a composite square of natural princess cut diamonds, totaling 1/3 carat. These precious stones, notable for their H-I color and I1-I2 clarity, are invisibly set to ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Blue and White Invisible Set 1.01 TCW Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking Geometric Diamond Ring, featuring a central square of 0.13ct White Diamonds, encircled by 0.24ct Blue Diamonds, all invisibly set in 18k White Gold. Hidden beneath the set...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Invisible Set Engagement Ring - 18k Radiant 2.25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 Design: Invisible Set Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.35ct Cut: Radiant C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Invisibly Set Diamond 2.00 Carat and Ruby 4.19 Carat Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring is set with 2.00 carats of invisibly set princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 CT Sapphire & 0.52 CT Diamonds Invisible Set 18K White Gold Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 8.2 mm Width: 3.5 mm Size: 6.5 ( Contact Us for Sizing) Metal:18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Stone Type: 1.7...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Men's 2.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite piece features a stunning array of princess cut diamonds, totaling 2.0 carats, invisibly set to create a seamless display of brilliance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K White Gold Invisible-Set Diamond Crossover Ring, 3.74 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
The composition pairs two sweeping ribbons of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds with a central row of invisible-set princess-cut diamonds, creating remarkable depth and a continuous ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Invisible Set Double Row Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 36 princess cut = 0.90cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Size: 7.5 sizing available Dimensions: rings measures 4mm in width Weight: 3.3...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14.00 carat Invisible Setting Diamond 18k White Gold Men's Plaque Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Large 18k White Gold Diamond Plaque Ring Features Beveled Plaque of Invisible-Set Princess Cut Diamonds Dimensions of Plaque = 18 mm Long Center Section = 15 mm Wide, Wing Sections =...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$863Sale Price|20% Off
Illusion-Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold, 0.50ct Solitaire Look
Located in London, GB
Four expertly matched princess cut diamonds are invisibly set, creating the look of a single large square diamond while offering exceptional sparkle and precision craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.65 Carat Round and Princess Cut Diamond 14KT Rose Gold Bridal Ring Set
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14 Karat rose gold. This wedding ring features a sparkling 162 brilliant cut, single cut round diamonds and princess cut diamonds beautifully set in prong, pave and Prince...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold 1.22 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Set" and Tsavorite Cluster Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The invisible set ring with a yellow gold bezel setting is brilliantly surrounded by identical color and perfect princess cut tsavorite in a yellow gold bezel setting and slightly an...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold 1 1/4 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Channel Set Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with this bold 14k white gold ring. A sparkling 3/4 cttw princess-cut diamond sits at the center of this ring in a trendy invisible setting. The central stone is flank...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Princess Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This .925 Sterling Silver Rhombus and Beaded Halo Ring effortlessly captures attention with its invisible set Princess-Cut Diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
New 18k White Gold GIA 3.38ctw Round Emerald w/ Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Green Color - 2.26ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (16) Natural ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Two-Tone Gold Invisible Diamond Mens Ring, .75cttw, 19.1 grams
By Siera
Located in San Diego, CA
Men's 18kt two-tone gold ring with four invisible set princess cut diamonds accented with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70ct Natural Princess & Round Cut Diamonds Ring 14kt. Solitaire Illusion*
Located in New York, NY
Raised Princess Cut / Invisible Set Cluster Ring 1.70ct Natural Princess & Round Cut Diamonds Vs-2 clarity H color. 14kt White gold 6.3 Grams Overall ring: 7.4 mm Depth: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.51 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It has 14 pieces of perfectly matched 3.4 mm princess cut diamonds (Total Weight 3.51 Ct) invisible set on the top.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.03 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At its center, It has a cluster of 4 pieces of perfectly matched 3.4 mm princess cut diamonds (Total Weight 1.03 Ct) invisible set to make the look of a 2 Ct Center.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Ring & Matching Necklace/Pendant, Princess cut Invisible Set Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Ring & matching Necklace/Pendant, Princess cut Invisible Set Diamonds Necklace: 18 kt.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval 4.45 Carat Blue Sapphire 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Yellow Gold Oval 4.45ct Blue Sapphire Ring with 24 Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage-Style Baguette With Invisible Princess Cut Seting Band in 14K W/G Si 6.5
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Buggetes With Invisible Princess Cut Setting Ring Material:14K White Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Diamond: 3.00ctw Clarity: VS1 Color Grade: F Ring Dimension: Size: 6.5 Width: 9.8mm ...
14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Wedding Engagement Princess Cut
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A SUPERB RING WITH THE MOST STUNNING 1.2CT OF SPECTACULAR INVISIBLE SET PRINCESS CUT BLUE DIAMONDS.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Princess Composite Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this 14K yellow gold engagement ring, where artistry meets brilliance. Four princess cut natural diamonds, precisely set in an invisible ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.12 Carat Princess Cut / Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It has 16 pieces of perfectly matched 2.4 mm princess cut and 7 pieces of straight Baguette Diamonds(Total Weight 2.12 Ct) invisible set on the top.
Diamond, 18k Gold
2.27 Carat Princess Cut / Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It has 14 pieces of perfectly matched 2.5 mm princess cut and 6 pieces of straight Baguette Diamonds(Total Weight 2.12 Ct) invisible set on the top.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,752Sale Price|48% Off
18K 3.95ct Sri Lanka Purple Sapphire Invisible Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Twenty princess-cut diamonds invisibly placed into a channel bar have a total weight of 1.00 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The fashion ring features a square-on-point composite diamond made up of 36 invisible set square, princess cut diamonds that give the illusion of one massive gem.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 2/5 Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The fashion ring features a square-on-point composite diamond made up of 36 invisible set square, princess cut diamonds that give the illusion of one massive gem.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
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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