14 Karat Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring with Princess, Round and Baguette Cut
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold invisible set diamond ring w/ princess, round and baguette cut diamonds, containing 50 diamonds weighing 1.20cts. diamond color "H" and clarity VS2-SI1, ring is a size 5.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.60Ct Natural Invisible set Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Pinky Ring Size 4
Located in New York, NY
0.60Ct Natural Invisible set Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Pinky Ring Size 4 Invisible set 14 K Rose Gold: 5.7 gram Ring Size 4 3 Square cut Natural ruby Stone set in a r...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro 1940s Invisible Set Square Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning Retro ring showcasing a cluster of pigeon blood colored rubies, invisible set in a concave dome, ribbon like mounting 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
$1,998Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold 1.2ctw F VS Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Invisible Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.2ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.65 Carat Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamonds Wide Band
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with invisible set Princess cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 6.65 carats. Size 6 front 16mm back 12mm
Diamond, Platinum
Invisible Set Diamond Emerald Cut Ring ~8.22CTW in 18 Karat White Gold Size 7.5
Located in Fairfield, CT
Invisible Set Diamond Emerald Cut Ring ~8.22CTW in 18 Karat White Gold Size 7.5 This extraordinary ~5.1-carat emerald-cut diamond center ring is a statement of pure luxury.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.55 CT Yellow Sapphire invisible Set & 1 CT Diamonds 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 12.5 mm Width: 3 mm Size: 7.5 ( Contact Us for Sizing) Metal:18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Stone Type: 1.55...
Diamond, 18k 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
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
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
Three-Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Featuring a sleek modern design, the invisible set natural stones catch the light from every angle, making it shimmer and shine beautifully.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Band -18k Invisible Set Princess 2.40ctw Ring 4 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.44ctw Cut: Invisible Set Princess Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natura...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The focal point of this stunning ring are the three rows of shimmering princess-cut diamonds that are invisibly set, creating an uninterrupted canvas of brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Invisible Set Ruby Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Number: 6 Weight: 0.09 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: Invisible set Number: 24 Weight: 3.20 Carat (approx. total weight) This ring will be made to...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold diamond ring makes a striking statement with its wide, architectural silhouette and commanding presence on the hand. Rows of princess-cut diamonds are arranged in a seamles...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.16 Carat Invisible Set Ruby and 0.32 Carat Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top:10 mm Band Width: 2.7 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Size:6 to 9 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Stone Type: 1.16 Natural Ruby and 0.32 Ct VS2 G Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby
2.20 CT Invisible Set Emerald & 0.55 CT Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold Ring Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top:7.3 mm Band Width: 4.3 mm Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K Size:6 to 9 Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 9.2 Grams Stone Type: 2.20 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Ct...
14 Karat White Gold Channel Set Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 20 princess cut = 1.00cttw Color: J Clarity: SI1-2 Ring size: 5.25 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Invisible Princess Cut Diamonds Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold ladies princess cut diamond wedding ring, containing 20 princess cut diamonds; color "G", clarity VS1 and weights 1.30cts. set 2 row invisible setting. ring size 6.5
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Row Invisible Set Diamond Eternity Band 13.80 Carat
Located in Chicago, IL
Band is made of 18k white gold. It contains 88 baguette G color and VS clarity diamonds weighing 13.80 CTTW. It is a Size 7. This can not be sized.
Diamond, 18k 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 Karat White Gold and Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 22 princess cut= 0.88cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring size: 10.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Diamond Ring, Invisible Setting Square Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH INVISIBLE SET SQUARE CUT DIAMONDS & BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold, 8.9 Gram SIZE: 54 EU / 7 US ( Can be resized for free) DIAMONDS: Squa...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Channel Invisible Set Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Channel Invisible Set Diamond Wedding Band in 18K White Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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
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
French Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Channel Set Sapphires
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Three Row Diamond Ring with Invisibly Set Sapphires, made in France. 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k White Gold , the centerpiece showcases an old European cut diamond framed by 16 baguette-cut diamonds that extend across the shoulders. The ring is further enhanced b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Engagement Ring In 18 Karat White Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
An Invisible set cushion shaped diamond engagement ring is a seamless expression of elegance and modern craftsmanship.
Diamond, White 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
Diamond chunky cluster engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous cluster diamond invisible set engagement ring in 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.05 Carat Pear Shape Tanzanite 18 Karat Engagement Ring with Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Color 3.05 Ct Pear Shaped Tanzanite set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave/Invisible set engagement Ring with halo and total diamond weight of 2.45 Ct. on the side.
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
7.18 ct. yellow Sapphire & 0.87 diamonds Flower Ring, 18K White Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
The invisible-set design ensures each Sapphire seems to melt seamlessly into the next, creating a vivid, continuous burst of color.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise and princess diamond engagement ring 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
2.02ct marquise and princess diamond engagement ring invisible set halo in 18ct white gold Princess and marquise diamonds cut solitaire engagement ring wedding band.
Diamond, 18k 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. The ring is square shaped shank.
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
5.40tcw 18K Natural Emerald & Diamond Cluster, Gold Ring Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
Bold and unique, this 18K gold ring says it all. The men's emerald & invisible set diamond ring features an excellent design.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation 44.29-Carat Ruby and Diamond Red Bear Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
The bear appears steady, calm and patient. The Rubies are set in Invisible Setting This ring, as with all Zorab Creation pieces, is sent with a unique serial number to validate it...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palladium
Sebastian Bernards 3.05 Ct PS Tanzanite 2.45 Ct Diamond 18K Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Color 3.05 Ct Pear Shaped Tanzanite set in a gorgeous 18k gold Pave/Invisible set engagement Ring with halo and total diamond weight of 2.45 Ct. on the side.
Tanzanite, 18k 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
14K Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond 1.62 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 12 princess cut diamonds on each side of the Tsavorite that are invisible set. The ring is made solid, and is pretty heavy weighing at 12 grams.
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Sapphires and Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer invisible set blue sapphire Ring crafted from 18 Karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer invisible set band ring crafted from 18 Karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 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
The sparkling white Diamonds are meticulously and invisibly set. This is a perfect ring for someone with a fastidious eye.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 5.31 Carat Natural Emerald Hexagon and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The center exquisite special solitaire hexagon emerald cut sets the tone for the ring design. The encompassing formidable and notable baguette-cut emeralds are invisibly set in the r...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Princess Diamonds Invisible Bracelet & Matching Ring, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
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 Materi...
Diamond
Unavailable|$3,800
18 Karat Sapphire and Diamond Invisibly Set Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Sleek and simple invisibly set three row 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring approximately 2.25 carats of beautiful french cut square sapphires and approximately 1.20 carats of brigh...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
5/8 Carat Round '1.00 ct Look' Certified Diamond Invisible Set Ring 18 Karat
By Collective Brilliant
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Make a statement with this stunning piece of jewelry. Each certified diamond is carefully set. All high quality and ethically sourced diamonds are IGI Certified. Cttw : 0.61 cttw Kt ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,850
Invisibly Set Diamond Gold Ring
Located in TRYON, NC
The center of this 18 kt white gold ring holds 9 square radiant cut invisibly set diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,950
Cartier Invisibly Set Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, ON
18 kt yellow gold diamond and invisibly set ruby ring, signed Cartier, registration mark 305029, 750. 12 round brilliant cut diamonds approximately .50 cts and 8 square cut rubies ap...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,375
Invisibly Set Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (36) full-cut diamonds, 0.50 cts., tw., SI, I-J, invisibly set in 14k yellow gold signet style 11 mm tapering 4.6 mm, mounting, 11 X 10 mm, tapering to 4.1 mm, size 9.75, G...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$56,000
An Art Deco Invisibly-Set Ruby Ring.
Located in London, GB
Of Odeonesque design, centring on a bombe demi-lune of invisibly-set calibre-cut rubies, accented to either side with baguette-cut diamond shoulders, circa 1930.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,400
Simon G Platinum Invisible Set Diamond Engagement Ring
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Simon G Platinum Invisible Set Engagement Ring. It has a 6.5mm Cubic Zirconia Center, which is equivalent to a 1.0 carat diamond size.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$6,830 / item
Invisible set butterfly Ruby ring with a diamond
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Butterfly ring made using natural hand picked rubies in mystery set making sure they are placed perfectly with no gaps in between. We have used 6 carats of rubies in total and 2.50 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York , NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Invisibly Set Sapphire Diamond Ring Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18kt yellow gold sapphires enclosing a 2.90 carat approx. marquise cut diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold
Effy 1.25ctw Diamond Invisible Set Center Channel Set Engagement Bridal Set Ring
By Effy
Located in Vienna, VA
Effy 1.25ctw Diamond Invisible Set Center Channel Set Engagement Bridal Set Ring in 14K Effy Diamond Invisible Set Center Channel Set Engagement Bridal Set Ring 14K White Gold Diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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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