Vintage Invisible setting 14k White Gold Natural Diamonds Men's Ring: Square
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mens Diamond Ring Vintage Pre-owned great condition.
1990s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Invisible setting 14k White Gold Natural Diamonds Men's Ring: Square
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mens Diamond Ring Vintage Pre-owned great condition.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square Cut Emerald and Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square Cut Emerald and Diamond Men's Ring This stunning Emerald Diamond Men's Ring is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mens princess diamond ring mens ring 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14kt yellow diamond ring with princess cut diamonds totaling 0.80 carats VS clarity and F-G colors, size 8. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, company...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
.28 Carat Diamond Green Gold Square Top Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Deeply detailed mens 18k green gold ring with a white gold top set with 16 diamonds. Circa 1950-1960 16 single cut diamonds, H SI approx. .28cts Size 10.5 and sizable 18k green gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,824Sale Price|20% Off
Genuine Diamond Men Engagement Square Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Men Engagement Ring 14k Solid Gold Men Diamond Square Ring Gift.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Men's Bespoke Signet Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
1.00 Carat Round White Diamonds Men's Signet Style ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Men's 0.08 Carat Round Diamond Squared Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Men's 0.08 Carat G/VS Single Cut Round Diamond Squared Ring 18k Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mens Square Cut Channel Set Diamond Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White and Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 6 square cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.00 carat Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI2 Ring Size:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens diamond ring 14KT gold princess cut diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14KT mens diamond ring made with 3 princess cut diamonds VS-SI clarity and G color. Size 9 and can be re-sized. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, com...
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Style Square Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K White Gold Mens Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A classic men ring set in 18k yellow gold. A total of 7 round cut diamonds in H color and SI clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Men's Ring Square Design Natural Diamonds Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mens Diamond Ring Vintage Diamonds have a very good sparkle sort to speak "life". pre-owned in great condition as new overall Unique shape and design and looks great ! 14k White Gold...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Pave' Diamond Square Ring, 1.87 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This men’s ring is 14K white gold and features 160 round cut diamonds. All stones are pave set and weigh 1.87 carats combined. The ring has a color grade of (H) and a clarity grade o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Men's Pave' Diamond Square Ring, 1.90 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This men’s ring is 14K white gold and features 160 round cut diamonds. All stones are pave set and weigh 1.90 carats combined. The ring has a color grade of (G) and a clarity grade o...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
.10ct Diamonds Square Box Mod Deco Mens Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Mens Square Box Diamond Band .10ct. Natural round cut brilliant diamond Durable Built.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Square Grid Men's Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This square grid diamond ring features a bold rectangular face set with a clust...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Square Shaped Ring with 0.35 Carats Diamonds in 14K Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold men's ring with 9 round brilliant cut diamonds 0.35 carat total weight. Finger size 9.75, can be sized up or down by up to two sizes Diamonds are H/I color, SI clar...
Diamond
Mens Diamond Ring Square Cut 14K White Gold Band .80 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning estate ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold. Four square cut diamonds total .80 carat. These gems are very clean VS2-SI1 clarity and H color.T...
Diamond, White Gold
Mens Diamond Sapphire Ring Band 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This estate ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (stamped). Three square cut natural blue Sapphires measure 3mm each (appr. .45 carat). Six diamonds total .42 carat of SI1 to I1 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Square Shape Black Onyx Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K White Gold Men's Ring with Onyx and Diamonds Totaling 0.11 Carats. Finger size is 10 and can be sized up or down by up to 2 sizes. If you need a different finger size, please l...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens 6 Diamond Center Ring with Square Diamond Halo in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 6 large center diamonds and 24 additional diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 1.30 carats total Diamond Color: G for center d...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
8.56 Carat Round Diamond Full Pave Square 18K White Gold Vintage Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A fully diamond-paved square flat-top men's statement ring in 18K white gold, featuring 8.06 carats total weight of round brilliant diamonds in G-H color, VS-SI clarity set in a bold...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Chunky Squared Band Ring with Round Diamonds in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold men's diamond ring features a striking geometric design with a strong, architectural presence on the hand.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Square Shaped Men's 14K White Gold Ring with Split Shank and Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold men's ring with 23 prong set round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.54 carats total. Finger size is 10.5 and can be sized up or down by up to two sizes. Diamonds ar...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Men's Ring Diamond Men Ring Princess Cluster Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pre-owned in great condition needs some cleaning Mens Diamond Ring 14k White Gold approx 7.20 grams Finger size: 9.5 (resizing possible) cluster area size approx 12 x 10mm t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,349Sale Price|20% Off
Men's 14k Yellow Gold 0.75ctw Channel Set Diamond Wide Grooved Square Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - H/I Color - I1/I2 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.75 (approx.) Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,358Sale Price|20% Off
Men's Mid Mentury 18k White Gold 0.24ctw Diamond Brushed Finish Square Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - H Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.24ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Total Weight: 7.4 Grams Overall Width:...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Blue Sapphire and Diamond Squared Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 10.75 Bold and brilliant mens diamond and sapphire statement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's 1.00tcw Ruby & Diamond Band Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage band ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, weighing 8.1 grams. The design showcases a central row of square-cut natural rubies, each measuring approximately 3.4mm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K White Gold 11 Carat Round And Square Cut Cluster Diamond Mens Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a high quality diamond ring for men. Crafted in 14k white gold mounted with significant size diamonds that are all clean and inclusions free. You will know what we mean when ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens Infinity Diamond Square Halo 2-Toned Ring with Fluted Shoulders in18k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 12.5 mm Total Weight: 12.6 Grams Diamond Count: 24 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
Mens unique modern onyx diamond ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18KT white gold ring with custom cut onyx in the middle, very modern and minimalist ring made in modern design. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, com...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Sparkle Men's 14k Yellow Gold Ring with 2.75ct Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Custom made -14k Yellow gold -Ring size: 11 -Weight: 9.4gr -Ring width: 0.2-0.6” -Diamond: 2.75ct, VS clarity, G color
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14K gold ring, featuring a bold geometric design and dazzling diamond accents. The centerpiece is a brilliant round-cut diamond, bezel-set and surrounded by a radiant h...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,908Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow White Gold Men's Diamond Engagement Ring Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Men's Diamond Engagement Ring Gift in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.91 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Starburst Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Starburst Diamond Ring Square ring set with a round brilliant cut diamond at the center.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Men's Vintage Retro 18KT Rose Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold expression of mid-century design, this vintage men's ring features rich square-cut blue sapphires framed by pavé-set diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning ruby and diamond ring is the perfect choice for the stylish and sophisticated man. The ring is made of 18K white gold and features a bold ruby cabochon surrounded by a ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Onyx Diamond Yellow Gold Men's Substantial Ring
Located in New York, NY
This classic men's substantial ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with a square black onyx stone and round H-I VS2-SI1 diamonds of an estimated 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Men Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco style men's ring features a striking square-cut blue sapphire set at the top, radiating deep, captivating color.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
0.74 Carat Blue & White Diamond White Gold Ribbed Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
0.45 carat fancy blue diamond prong set in a ribbed 14K white gold shank with 0.29 carat round white diamond halo accents. Ring size 9.5, adjustable. Details: Item Type: Statement ...
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Pave Square Ring – 5.55 Carats Total
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and impeccably crafted statement piece, this substantial men’s ring showcases an impressive 240 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.55 carats total, all set ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,232Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unisex Diamond and Emerald Wedding Band Ring in 18k White Gold for Men
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 1.15 cts Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Square Gemstone size - 6 x 6 mm Diamond weight - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Garavelli Signed Men's Italian Diamond Cage Link Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Signature and hallmarks in excellent condition. Details: Item Type: Diamond Men's Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 8.75 Weight: 16.6 grams Width: 16mm Center Stone Details: Typ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,088Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid White Gold 1 Carat Emerald and Diamond Wide Band Ring, Mens Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Emerald Gemstone Weight - 1 cts Gemstone pcs - 24 Gemstone shape - Square Gemstone size - 2.2 x 2.2 mm Diamond Weight ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magic Glo 1.56 Carat Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Bold and masculine Magic Glo men's square top diamond ring. 1 round brilliant cut center diamond set in a 14k yellow gold setting with 16 round brilliant cut accent diamonds in the f...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.23 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18K Gold Mens Ring GRS Certified
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified natural 8.23 carat emerald cut emerald in 18K white gold bezel setting with diamond halo and yellow gold claw-shaped prongs and wide band design mens ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.52 Carat Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This magnificent vintage gold ring features a cabochon Ruby at the center, surrounded by paves of Blue Sapphire and Diamonds. The vividly red oval cabochon cut Ruby weighs 2.52 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14.77 Carat GoldSheen Sapphire Diamonds Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Woodstock, GA
14.77 Carat GoldSheen Sapphire Diamonds Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Men's Ring, In Stock.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Sapphire & Diamond USA Flag 14K Gold Mens 4th of July Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ahead of America's 250th anniversary: Bold patriotic men's signet ring in 14K yellow gold featuring a full American flag design rendered in pave-set round rubies, round diamonds, and...
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1.28ct GIA Natural Diamond Retro Men’s Ring in Two-Tone Gold 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Bold and timeless, this vintage men’s ring showcases a GIA-certified 1.28 carat round brilliant-cut natural diamond set in a striking two-tone gold mounting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$6,398Sale Price|20% Off
Men's Ribbed 14k Gold 1.91ctw GIA Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire & Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This bold men's ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold featuring a ribbed & grooved design and is set with a fine quality, GIA certified fiery princess cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Vintage 18K Gold Platinum 0.50ctw Round Diamond Grooved Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding and very well made men's vintage ring is crafted in solid 18k gold and features a wide squared shaped top drenched with 16 very fine quality diamonds throughout.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$3,596Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Retro Men's 14K Gold Old Transitional Diamond Solitaire W/ Sapphire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful vintage men's ring was crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a very fine quality old transitional cut diamond solitaire neatly set at the center of a squared fr...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.75 Carat Round White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bespoke Men's Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Meticulously crafted men's signet style ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring 16 round brilliant cut white diamonds totalling 0.75 carats, giving the ring a square shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
10.50 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18k Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.50 Carats Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Total Natural Sapphire Weights: Approx. 7.40 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 8.00 x 8.00mm (1 square) ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14K Gold Unisex Princess Cut Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cluster Square Block Ring
Located in Miami, FL
. ✔ Gold Karat: 14K ✔ Diamond Weight: 9 Diamonds, 0.40 carats total ✔ Diamond Cut: Princess ✔ Diamond Color: G-H ✔ Diamond Clarity: SI1 ✔ Sapphire Weight: 0.15 carats ✔ Sapphire Cut...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men’s Custom 23.39 Grams Whiskey Topaz & Diamond Ring Size 12.5
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Men’s Custom “Whiskey” Topaz & Diamond Ring – 14K Yellow Gold – 23.39 Grams – Size 12.5 🡆 Description: Custom-made men’s ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, bezel-set with one (...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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