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
Unavailable|$1,495
Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond White Gold Band Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
Item: 18K Princess Sapphire Diamond Scalloped Halo Ring Size 6 White Gold Weight: 7.9g Gem Stone: 27x=2.2mm Princess Sapphire 30x=Diamond Composition: 18k Gold Marked Conditi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,000
Sasha Primak 18K White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Sasha Primak 18K White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring. The top of the ring measures 12.08 mm x 12.24 mm.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,950
Lithos 18KW Gold Invisible Set Natural Pink Sapphires & Diamond Ring
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K White Gold Ring with Invisible Set Natural Pink Sapphires and Diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,500
Invisible Setting Emerald Square Ring
Located in New York, NY
This emerald ring is comprised of 36 stones that have been invisibly set in the ring with gold-tone lobster prongs.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$29,750
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beauty 18K yellow gold custom band is invisibly set with 99 princess cut diamonds averaging, VVS clarity , D-E color weighing 4.95cts., and 66 fancy yellow princess cut diamonds...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,300 / item
Mystery Invisible set Blue sapphire & diamonds on a butterfly ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Spread your wings & fly. Its a perfect quote for this Natural blue sapphire Butterfly ring. Each stone is cut & grooved to perfection to give this exquisite look. The diamonds in ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,430
14 Karat White Gold 2 Carat Invisible Set of Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
Featuring Designer Three Row Diamonds Studded Invisible Set White Gold Ring. Made up of 14 Karat White Gold & Diamond Weight (DWT) is 2 Carats Approx.
Unavailable|$8,900
18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Invisible Set Square Sapphire Ring
By Peter Atman
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and well made in 18K White Gold Ring set with 118 Diamonds 1.48 carats and 24 Invisible set Square Sapphires 3.26 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,600
1.60 Carat Princess Diamond Invisible Set Plaque Ring in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Plaque Total Diamond Weight = 1.60 ct Average Color = G - H Average Clarity = VS - SI Size 6 Total Mass = 12.05 grams Width of Front = 8 m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,500
Princess Cut Diamond Invisibly Set 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Thirty-nine Invisible Set Princess Shaped Cut Diamonds Set The Below Listed Clarity & Color Grade Reflects An Overall Average Of The Group Clarity Approximately= VS-SI Color Approx...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$16,200
18K Art Deco Invisible-Set Ruby Dome Ring with Marquise Diamond Cluster
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
The invisible setting technique enhances the uninterrupted glow of the rubies, while the brilliant diamonds add celestial sparkle. 18K White Gold Natural Invisible-Set Rubies Marq...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,500
Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This splendid piece features consistent hue and transparency of rubies meticulously selected, cut and set without metal visible in-between. The setting is made of 18K white gold with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
10k White Gold 0.40 cts. Diamond Ring with invisible-set princess diamonds
Located in Birmingham, MI
Step into elegance with this contemporary 10k white gold signet-style diamond ring, a testament to modern sophistication. Featuring a total of 0.40 carats of exquisite diamonds, the ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$14,930
Piranesi Invisible Set Farfalla Double Ring in 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
Piranesi Invisible set Farfalla double ring in 18K white gold with diamonds approx. 12.85 carats Invisible Set Square Blue Sapphires 0.17 carats Round Diamonds Ring set in 18K White...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,813
Roberto Coin Invisible Set Amethyst and Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in DALLAS, TX
Roberto Coin Ring 18k yellow gold invisible set 24x33mm Amethyst w/ Mother of Pearl underlay.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Invisible-Set Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.65 Carat
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
One-of-a-kind Cocktail featuring an Invisible-Set Emerald Diamond Center made up of Baguettes, framed in more Baguettes and Round Diamonds, for 1.65 total carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Doves 18 Karat Gold Invisible Set Baguette Emerald Diamond Ring with White Agate
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mykonos Ring featuring an Invisible-Set Emerald Diamond Center made up of Baguettes, framed in Cabochon White Agate, set in 18K yellow gold.
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Invisible-Set Baguette Emerald Diamond Bypass Ring with Black Onyx
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mondrian Ring featuring an Invisible-Set Emerald Diamond Center made up of Baguettes, framed in Black Onyx, in an 18K White Gold Bypass setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Art-Deco Invisible-Set Baguette Emerald Diamond Ring with Black Onyx
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mondrian Ring featuring an Invisible-Set Emerald Diamond Center made up of Baguettes, framed in Black Onyx, in an 18K White Gold Art-Deco setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Art-Deco Invisible-Set Baguette Emerald Diamond Ring with White Agate
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
*Please allow 4-6 weeks for production and delivery* Mykonos Ring featuring an Invisible-Set Emerald Diamond Center made up of Baguettes, framed in White Agate, in an 18K yellow gol...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.00 Carat Oval Look Invisible Set & Halo Certified Diamond Ring 14 Karat White
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 : 1.04 cttw Kt ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$13,500 / item
3 carat face Invisible set diamonds with a double halo of ruby & diamonds ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This ring is made with 0.70 carat diamonds in composite setting giving a 3 carat look. VVS clarity ,EF color diamonds are used This art deco ring is made using natural rubies recut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1.43 Carat Invisible Set Princess and Round Diamond Band Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 18k white gold ladies diamond ring band. Lovely piece of jewelry! Containing: 26 Prong Set Round Brilliant Shaped Cut Diamonds The Below Listed Clarity & Color Grade Refl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Princess Invisible Set Certified Diamond Band 14 Karat White Gold
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 : 1.00 cttw Kt ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Triple shank with 3 carat face up Invisible set Emerald illusion Piecut diamond
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This ring is made in 18kt white gold with triple split shank splitting from the top & spreading like wings & connecting precisely towards the bottom. Shank are half way studded with...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Invisible Set Ruby Pear-Shaped Diamond Floral Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This sumptuous pair of earrings portrays cherry blossoms in full bloom flaunting consistent hue and transparency of rubies meticulously selected, cut and set without metal visible in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.02 Carat 14 K Gold Step Band with Princess Cut and Baguettes All Invisible Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Approximate Total Weight Of Stones = 2.02 Carats The Below Listed Clarity & Color Grade Reflects An Overall Average Of The Group Clarity Approximately = SI-VS Color Approximately = ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,500
Diamond Hoop Earrings with Invisibly-Set Ruby Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond hoop earrings, each hoop suspending a domed ring showcasing invisibly-set calibre-cut rubies with a round-cut diamond-set profile, mounted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,500
Diamond Hoop Earrings with Invisibly-Set Sapphire Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond hoop earrings, each hoop suspending a domed ring showcasing invisibly-set calibre-cut sapphires with a round-cut diamond-set profile, mounted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$4,096
Fouche Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Eternity ring invisibly set pink princess-cut rubies in 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,823
Engagement Eternity Art Deco Band Ring
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Eternity ring invisibly-set with rare blue color tourmaline with 18k yellow gold.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,096
Engagement Eternity Emerald Gold Band Ring
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Eternity band ring of invisibly set emeralds in 18 karat yellow or rose gold.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$14,730
18ct White Gold and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This 18ct white gold and invisibly set diamond dress ring is an absolute eye catcher!
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Unavailable|$4,096
Sapphire Gold Eternity Ring, Made to Order
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Eternity band ring of invisibly set canary yellow sapphires in 18 karat yellow gold.
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,096
Engagement Eternity Ruby Gold Band Princess Ring
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Eternity ring invisibly set pink princess cut rubies in 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$27,500
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold invisibly set ruby and diamond ring, the diamonds have an approximate weight of 1.10 carats, size 6.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,779
Fouché Art Deco Tourmaline Eternity Band Ring Platinum
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
Eternity ring invisibly-set with a rare blue color tourmaline set in platinum; channel set all the way around.
Tourmaline, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,800
1.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Band Ring with Milgrain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique 18k Gold Diamond Band Ring Features Invisible-Set Princess Diamond Center Piece w/ Round Diamond Accents Intricate Filigree/Milgrain Detailing Total Diamond Weight =...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$8,876
Ruby Brilliant Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Bombé Cocktail Ring
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Invisibly set ruby and diamond bombé ring with a central row of channel set brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.35ct and 6 rows of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,145
Engagement Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring Gold Baguette Art Deco
By Fouche
Located in London, GB
This custom made full diamond eternity ring is invisibly-set with the finest quality baguette cut diamonds of G VS quality; set in 18k white gold channel setting all the way around.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary 3.37 Carat Princess Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Ring, VS - F Color
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Circa 2015, Contemporary Wide Band, 3.37 Carat Princess and Straight Baguette, Invisibly-Set Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. 12 straight baguettes and 26 princess cut diamond...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$13,400
1.65 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
Vivid red rubies have a very slight purple/magenta hue found in the finest rubies which are expertly invisibly set, giving the ring a modern and sleek appearance.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 0.61 Carat Round-cut Natural Diamond Flower Ring (Size 6.25)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 Karat White Gold Round Cut Natural Diamond Invisible Set Flower Ring with 7 natural Natural Round cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.61 Carats in a flower formation 2 Prong sha...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sold|$4,995
Invisibly Set Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K Yellow Gold 6mm Wide Invisibly Set Ring with 32 Princess-Cut Diamonds 1.80 carats total weight
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$7,100
Sapphire Diamond Platinum Invisible Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Sapphire Diamond Platinum Invisible Set Ring. Featuring 56 French cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 5.05 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Sold|$4,500
Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Diamond 18k White Gold Invisible Set Ring. Featuring 21 mixed cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.10 carats, graded colorless, VVS-VS clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$34,000
Platinum Diamond Invisible Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: Platinum Diamonds: 1 round brilliant cut = 3.60cttw Color: H Clarity: I1 Diamonds: 20 princess cut= 1.05cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 20 round bril...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 18 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond and Sapphire Invisible Set Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous invisible set ring with princess cut diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Invisible Set Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 36 princess cuts = 3.60 carat total weight Dimensions: ring top is 9.29mm long and 20.70mm wide Ring Size: 6 ½ Weight: 9....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Carriere 18 Karat Gold Princess Cut Diamonds 4 Row 2 Carat Invisible Set Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Carriere 18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring Size 9 8 Grams Princess Cut Diamonds 2 Carats Total Weight Color: F-G Clarity: Vs2-Si1 this is a beautiful princess cut dia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Invisible-Set Sapphire Ring Yellow Gold ~5.11ctw
Located in Fairfield, CT
Estate 18K Invisible-Set Sapphire Ring Yellow Gold ~5.11ctw This bold invisible set ring features a mosaic of square-cut blue sapphires, totaling 5.11 carats, arranged in a domed d...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Sapphire Invisible Set Bombe Ring in White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary sapphire invisible set ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is composed of six rows of graduated-sized French-cut sapphires that perfectly match in colour a...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,498
14 Karat 2-Tone Princess Cut Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold with yellow gold accents with 14 princess cut diamonds; color "G", clarity VS1 and weight .50pts. invisible set. ring size is 6.75
Diamond, 14k Gold
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.00 Ct Diamond Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Get maximum visual impact from this LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 1.00 ct Diamond Invisible-Set Ring. The diamonds mounted on the center surface of the 4mm-wide white gold band offer u...
Diamond, White Gold
Sold|$1,295
Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold estate diamond ring invisible set with ninety-eight diamonds, approximately 1.00 carat total weight with matching H/I color and SI clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$4,200
Invisible Set Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gold ring featuring 2.17 carat of the finest quality diamonds, princess cut and rounds. This fine ring is set in 18K white gold made in Italy. Size 7
Diamond
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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