Monumental Lapis &diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oversize Lapis Ring with Diamond Accents
Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Monumental Lapis &diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oversize Lapis Ring with Diamond Accents
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Carved Lapis Lazuli Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with a carved Lapis Lazuli and Single cut Diamonds
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Lapis lazuli 3.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.15 carat approx. Ring
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,143Sale Price|50% Off
R-LAPI-33 - 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with Lapis & Cognac Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with Lapis & Cognac Diamonds Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Stone
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,824Sale Price|50% Off
RS-L-537 - Silver Oxidized Ring with Lapis & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Silver Oxidized Ring with Lapis & Diamonds Metal: Silver Stone Info: LAPIS CUSHION
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Silver
David Yurman Petite Wheaton Ring with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Lapis Lazuli , 15.8 x 11.9mm - Pave diamonds, 0.08 total carat weight - Ring size: 6.25 New without
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Large 14K Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Large 14K Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamonds Ring Mounted with a sizeable 30 (+/- approx.) Carat Lapis
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,365Sale Price|54% Off
RS-L538-GS - 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with Lapis & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold & Silver Ring with Lapis & Diamonds Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k ...
$4,987Sale Price|25% Off
McTEIGUE 1970 French Geometric Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Lapis
By McTeigue
Located in Miami, FL
one rectangular carving of natural blue lapis lazuli and four white colorless diamonds. McTeigue & Co
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$18,320Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Cabochon Aquamarine Ring with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
against the bold lapis lazuli blue while the brilliant diamonds provide the perfect background. The ring
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18KT white gold ring features a bold cabochon cut natural lapis lazuli set at the center
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,587Sale Price|25% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Lapis
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
vivid blue lapis lazuli. Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 42 calibrated round brilliant cut
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Ethiopian Opal & Lapis with Diamond Trim White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Opal: 11.13 Cts Lapis: 26.21 Cts Diamonds: 0.20 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Rose Gold Diamond Trio Ring Set with Lapis, Pearl, and Coral
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
), Clarity: VS-SIWeight 2.90 g 3. Diamond and lapis lazuli ring , 18k rose gold, with lapis lazuli inserts
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: VS to SI Style: Crossover Ring Design: Lapis Inlay with Diamond Pavé Center Condition: New
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,738Sale Price|25% Off
ITALIAN 1960 Cluster Cocktail Ring In 14Kt With Coral Lapis Turquoise & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 0.40 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity. Lapis
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gol...
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Lapis Blue Enamel Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.70 carat approx. Lapis blue enamel Other colors
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Lapis "Bathtub" Ring with 0.3cts Diamonds in Satin-Finished 18K Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This bold new 18 karat gold ring by Eytan Brandes features a custom-cut lapis in an inverted
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,937Sale Price|25% Off
RETRO MODERN 1960 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
lapis lazuli and nine white colorless diamonds. It is a very unique ring with gorgeous look and great
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage American 14K Gold Ring with 5 Carat Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Accents
Located in Miami, FL
: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli, cabochon cut, approx. 5.00 carats Accent Stones: 10 Diamonds
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Lapis Lazuli 8.82ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Pearl and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
delicate diamonds and pearls. Designer lapis lazuli ring in 18K white gold with diamonds and pearls
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$455Sale Price / item|30% Off
Oval Lapis Lazuli with Halo Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Lapis Lazuli with Halo Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural lapis lazuli of 1.15
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROGER LUCAS 1970 Cubism Geometric Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
gold for the settings of the diamonds. The ring is embellished with an oversized cube carved from blue
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
$9,738Sale Price|25% Off
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis And VS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
lapis lazuli with a weight of about 4 carats. Diamonds: Mounted at the sides in French pave settings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Signet Ring, 18k White Gold, 30 Diamonds H VS, Lapis Lazuli with Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Oval Signet Ring, 18k White Gold, 30 Diamonds H VS, Lapis Lazuli with heraldic
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carved Lapis 14K Gold Ring with Moonstone and Diamond, 24.56 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Carved Lapis Ring is special and it matches another of my listings for Earrings. This is a
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opals Lapis and Diamonds. (Size 11.00)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Australian Opals Lapis and Diamonds. (Size 11.00) New Gender: Ladies
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Multicolored Malachite & Lapis MOP Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.492g,D:0.20ct, Lapi:1.21ct,Mala:1.53ct,Mop:1.35ct,Spin:1.65ct
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wendy Brandes Year of the Dragon 18K Ring With Spinning Lapis Lazuli Globe
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
. 25 grams 18K yellow gold, satin finish. Custom-cut lapis lazuli (globe). Diamond accents. Black
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Syna Yellow Gold Lapis Blue Enamel Band with Diamond
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamond 0.06 carat approx. Lapis blue enamel Ring size US 6.5, Can
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring. Thin version. New
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Embrace White Gold with Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Embrace White Gold With Diamonds Cabochon Lapislazzuli Cocktail Ring. New Wave Version
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
variation inspired by Queen Victoria was the "spark" ring set with a single tiny diamond -- a metaphor for
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
24.81 Carat Cushion Cab Lapis With Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of 18.0 mm Cushion-Cab (1 pcs) 24.81 carat Lapis and Round-cut White Diamond (2
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$850
Oval Lapis Ring with Diamonds
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate oval lapis ring with diamonds. This estate lapis ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$725
Pear Lapis Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate pear lapis ring with diamond accents. This estate lapis ring is crafted in 14 karat gold
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,695
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Lapis Ring with Black Diamond Halo
By DRU.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k ring features a beautiful lapis set in the center and surrounded by a halo of 34 black
Black Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,991
18 Karat Gold Ring with White and Black Diamonds, Lapis and Iolites
By Nikos Koulis
Located in Athens, Attic
rhodium, 0,46 carats of black diamonds, 0,31 cts baguettes diamonds, 0,97 cts iolites & 0,45 cts lapis
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Rhodium
Unavailable|$3,300
Tetra Zenith Ring with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
diamonds, features a distinctive rhombus motif that gleams with panels of celestial Lapis Lazuli, framed by
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$3,100
Tetra Apex Ring with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
diamonds, features a distinctive pyramid motif that gleams with panels of Celestial Lapis Lazuli and
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$4,260 / item
Sim and Roz 14K Gold Crescent Moon Lapis Lazuli Ring with Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, 34
ethereal charm of the ring. Surrounded by sparkling diamond accents, this design celebrates the cosmic
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Cocktail Ring with White Topaz, Turquoise Lapis Lazuli & Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
St. Barths Blue Cocktail Ring featuring an Oval, checker-cut, White Topaz layered with Lapis Lazuli
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Unavailable|$3,052 / item
18kt White Gold Les Fleurs Ring with Blue Lapis Lazuli Drops and Diamonds
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
tired of. Ring, 18 kt white gold. With lapis lazuli with rock crystal, 9.80 ct and diamonds, 0.43 ct
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Ring or Necklace Component with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds
By Puck Eigenmann
Located in Den Haag, Zuid Holland
-usable component of the most precious stone-component as ring and eg. necklace or clasp part to match a
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$5,800
Cartier Yellow Gold Emerald, Diamond and Lapis Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Dome Ring with Lapis and Diamonds, By Cartier. Made in
White Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Cushion Cocktail Ring with Lapis Lazuli, White Topaz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Ivory Sky collection Cocktail Ring featuring a Cushion shaped "triplet" of stones: Lapis Lazuli
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
18K Gold Pear Shape Cocktail Ring with Lapis Lazuli, White Topaz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Ivory Sky collection Cocktail Ring featuring a Pear shaped "triplet" of stones: Lapis Lazuli Base
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Lapis Lazuli Rock Crystal Quartz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Royal Lapis collection Cocktail Ring featuring a round "doublet" of stones: Lapis Lazuli Base
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gol...
Giorgio viccinity 18kt Yellow gold ring with mountain shape Lapis and natural Di
Located in Great Neck, NY
It’s one of a kind piece made for princess of Monaco. And the three dimensional stone shape is unmatchable.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Flower Ring with Intense Blue Lapis Cabochon and Diamonds in Gold 18 Karats
Located in Milano, IT
Flower Ring in Gold 18 karats with and intense Blue Lapis lazuli cabochon and Diamonds. It's a
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Certified Ring Pink Gold with Diamonds and a Set of Three Interchangeable Gems
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
golden ring with diamonds: 4760€ Lapis Lazuli 11,5 mm: 180€ Tahiti Pearl 11,5 mm: 420€ Tiger's Eye 11,5
Lapis Lazuli, South Sea Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$5,282
Ring with monogram diamond lapis 18 k
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
ring is meticulously crafted. Surrounding the monogram are sparkling diamonds totaling 0.89 carats
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Cartier Nouvelle Vogue Ring with Lapis Onyx and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
An Art Deco lapis ring with a central diamond.
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco lapis ring set with a central diamond in a stepped diamond setting, in platinum
Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
Scandinavian 1970 Brutalism Ring In 14Kt Gold With Lapis And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
earth mined colorless diamonds. Lapis Lazuli: Mount in channel settings, with 3 rectangular cabochon
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Diamond Gold Dome Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
Classic 1960s 18 karat gold dome ring set with lapis and diamonds. The lapis is a deep celestial
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
SCANDINAVIAN 1970 Geometric Ring 14Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds & Lapis Lazuli
Located in Miami, FL
embellished with white colorless diamonds and carvings of lapis lazuli Diamonds: Mounted in bezel settings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, 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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