.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
Rachel Koen Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold 2.00cttw
Located in New York, NY
At the center of this 14k white gold sparkler, a quartet of princess-cut diamonds in an invisible setting shine with a frame of smaller round accent diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen 1.00Cttw Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Size 6
Located in New York, NY
This stunning engagement ring is crafted in 14k white gold. It features 4 princess cut diamonds encrusted in a center square shaped shank in an invisible setting giving an illusion o...
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Square Shape Ring, Princess Cut and Round Diamonds 1.48 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with princess cut diamonds in the center, invisibly set, and round cut diamonds on the sides, weighing 1.48 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Princess 3.00ctw Sz8
Located in Greensboro, NC
Weight: 9.2 Grams Stamps: 14k, maker's mark Condition: Pre-Owned Condition Note: One of the engagement ring's invisible set diamonds has a chip on one corner but it is secure and d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 5.03 Carats Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a 5.03 carats princess cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and VS2 clarity, set on an eight prong basket made of 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Georgios Collections Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond White Gold 18 Karat Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Three rows of invisibly set princess cut diamonds and baguette diamonds on the edges.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's Custom Made 18 Karat White Gold Ring with 2.89ctw In Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Karat White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Contemporary DIAMOND WEIGHT: 2.89cts Total Weight COLOR: F/G CLARITY: VS SIZE: 8 3/4 This architecturall...
Diamond, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Greek Key Invisible Setting Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Additional bezel-set diamonds along the sides contribute further brilliance while emphasizing the ring's architectural character.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 1/2 Cttw Princess Square Diamond Bridal Set
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly crafted to symbolize the union of two hearts, this bridal set glimmers with the promise of forever. Encased in the warm glow of 14K yellow gold plated sterling silver, the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Sapphires and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Its table is set with 16 invisible princess-cut top quality Blue Sapphires with a total weight of 2.30 Carat and framed by brilliant-cut White Diamonds of a total weight of 0.52 Cara...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K Rose Gold 1/3 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Composite Square Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 25 Princess-Cut Diamond Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Diamond Weight: 0.36 cttw Diamond Setting Typ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This gorgeous ring is set with princess-cut Blue Sapphires with a total weight of 1.72 Carat and Diamonds total weight of 1.35 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,738Sale Price|35% Off
Art Deco Style Princess and Brilliant Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Modern white gold ring in the form of a signet ring, it is invisibly set with 12 princess- cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 18k Princess 1.50ctw SZ 7 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Design: Invisible Set Stones Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.50ctw Cut: Princess Color: F - G Clarity: SI1 - I1 Stone N...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nova 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 5.16 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Nova, this 18 karat yellow gold ring is a showstopper with 5 rows of Princess Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess, Baguette and Round Diamond Squared Cluster Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 14 karat white gold, this ring features a stunning rectangular cluster of diamonds, invisibly set to create a seamless and dazzling surface.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round & Princess Cut 14 Karat White Gold Multi Row Diamond Rings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
The ring is crafted from 14 karat gold in your choice of white, rose, or yellow, and features 116 round and 20 princess-cut diamond set in pressure, prong and invisible setting, H-I ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 2.36ct Square Ruby w/ Round & Princess Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Cut - Invisible Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.00ctw (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Channel Set - G/H Color - V...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Square Ring with Invisible Setting & Double Pavé Band in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
A striking modern diamond ring crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring a square cluster of princess-cut diamonds in an elegant invisible setting at the centre.
Diamond, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.26 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic wedding band style showcasing five princess cut diamonds, weighing 1.26 carats total. The shared prongs are set invisibly. Made with 18K white gold. Size 6.5 US, resizable ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1.56 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Invisible Cluster Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 14K white gold sapphire ring features 16 princess-cut diamonds of 1/2 CTTW set in invisible tension cluster setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Three Row Princess and Round Cut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The center row features dazzling invisible set princess-cut diamonds, each one carefully set to showcase their clean, geometric brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 2.65ctw Princess Baguette & Round Diamond Substantial Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (44) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess, Baguette & Round Brilliant Cut - Invisible, Channel & Prong Set - G-I Color - SI2-I2 Clarity - 2.65ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18kt Princess Diamonds Invisible Bracelet & Matching Ring, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Princess Cut Diamonds Invisible set Bracelet & Matching Ring, Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Ring : 27 Princess Cut Diamonds & 18 Brilliant Cut Diamonds, Total 2.25 Ct...
Diamond
Art Deco 2 Carat Princess & Round Diamond Channel Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Art Deco 1930s Channel Cut Sapphire and Princess Cut & Round Brilliant Diamonds Platinum Ring ; Diamond Princess Cut/Round Cut=~2 CTW, PT-7.1g (9x23mm ring) size 7.5 An...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k TT Gold 3.30ctw Large Oval Sapphire Solitaire & Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue - 9.2x6.4mm - 2.30ct (approx.) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Invisible Set - G/H Color...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette & Princess Cut (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K White Gold Illusion Setting
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This impressively looking Cluster Ring is centering a square panel set with 4 Princess Cut Diamonds, set within V-prong & “invisible” setting, (that seems like one impressively la...
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,297Sale Price / item|36% Off
14 Karat White Gold Multicolored Princess Cut Sapphires Surrounded by Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold multi colored princess cut sapphires surrounded by diamonds, containing 36 princess cut invisible set multi colored sapphires weighing .75pts. and surrounded by 50 rou...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Princess, Round and Baguette Squared Cluster Diamond Ring in Polished White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 10 karat white gold, this ring features a stunning square cluster of diamonds, invisibly set to create a seamless and dazzling surface.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Princess Cut Size 5 1.71 CT
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Engagement Ring Set in 14k White Gold Features 1.71 Carat, D Color, SI2 Clarity Center Stone in Six Prong Setting Features 2.25 Cts of Princess Cut Invisible Set Accent Sto...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond 1.62 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade 14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Invisible Diamond Oval Tsavorite Garnet Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.38 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Top: 4.6 mm Band Width: 3.5 mm Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 6 to 8 ( Please message Us for your Size ) Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 6...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1 5/8 Cttw Princess and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold, its opulence is undeniable, featuring a central spectacle of naturally sourced princess-cut diamonds invisibly set to form a flawless mesh of lig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.75 CTW Round and 4 Center Princess Diamond 10KT White Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted by our in-house experts in 10KT white gold and studded with 86 round-cut and 4 princess-cut diamond set beautifully in micro-prong and invisible setting H-I Color, I2 Cl...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Princess and Baguette Diamond Geometric Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
A vintage allure mixes with a modern edge in this gorgeous bypass ring crafted of genuine 14k white gold. A centerpiece of princess-cut diamonds sits within a striking invisible sett...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary Multi-Row Baguette & Princess Cut Diamond Ring in Two-Tone 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The ring boasts three rows of meticulously invisible set princess cut diamonds, forming a tapestry of brilliance that catches and reflects light from every angle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 1 3/4 Carat Channel Set Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Be the talk of any event by showing off this dramatic cluster ring. Defining stylishness, the ring is composed of 14 karats white gold. The embellishment with shimmering princess cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Round and Princess Diamond Composite Head and Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 98 Diamonds Includes 68 Round and 30 Princess-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Di...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2.00ct Baguette and Princess Cut Diamond Men's Wedding Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sleek design features 2.00ct of princess and baguette cut diamonds, invisibly set for a seamless blend.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$2,552Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Band Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
The center is set with princess cut diamonds in an invisible-style arrangement, framed by rows of round diamonds along the top, bottom, and sides for added brilliance and contrast.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,553Sale Price|20% Off
Vibrant Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k white gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vibrant Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 14k white gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features an invisible-set arrangement of rainbow sapphires, creating a seamless, uni...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the finest 14k white gold, this ring has an overlapping band that is set with beautiful princess and baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.73Ct Fine Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
The emerald is accompanied by 20 natural white Princess Cut Diamonds that are invisibly set and that weigh 2.28Ct.
Emerald, Platinum
10K Two-Toned Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique gold and diamond cluster ring. This ring is made with 6 round, 53 baguette, and 57 princess-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 1 ct.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,389Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 1.06ct & 3.40ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Further complementing the diamond are 10 princess cut sapphires invisible set to the shoulders with an approximate total weight of 3.40ct and displaying a medium blue hue.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,023 / item
14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Bypass Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the finest 14k white gold, this ring has an overlapping band that is set with beautiful princess and baguette-cut diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
10K Two-Toned Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique gold and diamond cluster ring. This ring is made with 6 round, 53 baguette, and 57 princess-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 1 ct.
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold
Platinum, 2.96 Carat Diamond and 3.94 Carat Blue Sapphire Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum ring centers four rows of invisibly set Princess cut diamonds.The diamonds are bordered on each side by two rows of Princess cut blue sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2.65 Carat Diamond/1.15 Carat Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Pave Set Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K Gold Pave Set Diamond Ring with Oval Shaped Center comprised of 20 Invisible Set Princess Cut Blue Sapphires (Total Gem Weight 1.15 Ct) surrounded by 3 Rows of Pave Set Halo of ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Band Ring Size 4.75 Certified #24359
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 4.75 JAGi Certified- This striking band features 30 princess cut diamonds set in classic 14K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/5 Cttw Diamond Promise Ring with Beaded Halo
Located in New York, NY
Imbued with timeless elegance, this sterling silver ring stands as a testament to love's enduring promise, It features an intricately invisible-set array of 25 natural princess cut d...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Gold & Diamond Cushion Shaped Cluster Ring in Illusion Setting by Michael Hill
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This impressively looking Cluster Ring is centering a square panel set with 4 Princess Cut Diamonds, 4-claw set within invisible setting, that truly seems like one impressively la...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 7.75
By Bez Ambar
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Ambar Quadrillion Two Row Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. The Ambar Quadrillion two-row Diamond 18k yellow gold band ring is set with Bez Ambar's Princess-Cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold 1.00 Cttw Emerald Shaped Halo Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
The eye is drawn to the center of this ring, where a collection of princess-cut diamonds form a regal empire shape in an invisible setting to perfectly showcases the sparkle of the s...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamond Geometric Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The gorgeous piece features 20 stunning Princess cut natural blue Sapphires total weight 2.49 Carat set in an invisible setting, and surrounded by natural brilliant cut white Diamond...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer greek key ring crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold and decorated with invisible set princess cut natural blue sapphires of total weight 1.04 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1.00 Carat Diamond Rectangular White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond rectangular engagement ring. 1.00ct round invisible set diamonds with baguette accent diamonds on the side and round diamonds along both sides of the shank in a 14k white gol...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14K White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Composite Ring
Located in New York, NY
A gold and diamond engagement composite ring. This triangular ring is made with 96 round and 16 princess cut diamonds in a prong and invisible setting, respectively.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.25ct Diamond Ring MF25-062426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A refined band ring in 18K yellow gold, set with a continuous row of princess-cut diamonds in an invisible setting totaling approximately 2.25 carats, arranged in a distinctive scall...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 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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