Mens Ruby Diamond Ring 2.25cttw 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Cocktail
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Ruby Diamond Ring 2.25cttw 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Cocktail Striking Men’s Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring Crafted in Solid 18K Yellow Gold and Stamped “750” Bold Statement ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Diamond Cluster Pinky Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mens diamond pinky ring in 14k yellow gold with a high polish finish.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co The Charles Tiffany Setting Men's Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Tiffany & Co Material Platinum Condition: Mint Diamond Weight:1.50ct Diamond Cut: Emerald Cut Diamond Measurements: 6.8mm X 4.8mm Diamond Clarity:VS2 Color Grade: G Diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Skull Ring Black Diamond Signet Gold Memento Mori Mens
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skull Ring Black Diamond Signet Gold Memento Mori Mens Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated silver, a sculpted skull crest from the Secret Doors col...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Mens Diamond Wedding Band Ring Platinum Size 12.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Diamond Count: 15 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.50 carats Diamond Color: D-F Diamond ...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Men’s 16.25mm Black Onyx 4.00 Carat Diamonds Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s 16.25mm Black Onyx 4.00 Carat Diamonds BIG Statement Ring.
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Men’s Diamond Gold Vintage Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Handsome Gents Diamond Gold Vintage Mid Century Modern 1960s Cluster Ring. Centering 7 Diamonds, weighing approx. .22tcw. Ring size 7.75, we offer ring resizing. Hand crafted 10K Yel...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This 14k yellow gold men's ring radiates classic elegance and timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted for the refined gentleman, this 14k yellow gold men's ring exudes timeless elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Diamond Mens Ring 14K White Gold 0.50cttw
Located in New York, NY
This diamond men's ring is crafted in 14k white gold. The ring features 7 channel set round cut diamonds weighing 0.50ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mens Large Multi Diamond Row 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.75 Ring Height: 18 mm tall Total Weight: 18.4 Grams Diamond Count: 25 brilliant cut Diamond Total Carat Weight: ~2.50 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14K White Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Your love for him will radiate in this unique and stylish diamond ring. Classy and appealing, the ring is created with 14 karats white gold and buffed high to shine brilliantly. It c...
White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
0.85cttw Tanzanite & 0.50cttw Diamond Mens Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning men's ring is crafted in 14K white gold and features a center stone: round cut Tanzanite weighing 0.85 carat with accents stones: 6 princess cut white diamonds weighing...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Scott Kay Men's/Women's Platinum Pave Diamond Band Ring
By Scott Kay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Ring Top: 6 mm Band Width: 6 mm Metal: Platinum Metal Purity: 950 Hallmarks: Scott Kay Plat Total Weight: 11.9 Gram Stone Type: Diamond Condition: Pre Owned Stock Number: U48
Diamond
GIA Certified .53 Carat Natural Diamonds Men's Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Men's Round cut diamond solitaire ring. GIA Certified .53ct. natural round cut center diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Dad Men's Ring - 10k Father
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Natural Diamonds Cut: Single Stone Note: (2) small...
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Band Wedding This gorgeous ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with three white and fiery diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
French Men’s 4.40 Carat Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French Designer Men’s 4.40 Carat Diamond Ring 18k White Gold. High end quality designer marked 750 for gold purity as well: the diamonds feature are round cut brilliant with a clarit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 0.42 Carats Round Brillant Diamonds 14K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
EXQUISITE 0.42 TCW ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS MEN'S HEAVY FASHION /WEDDING BAND RING IN 14K YELLOW GOLD.
Diamond, 14k Gold
.45ct natural diamond Mens Bright Swirl Ring 14kt Gold 21441*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
.45ct Natural Diamond Ring Mens Swirl sandblast design J-color I-1 Clarity 10mm wide 6mm depth Size 8 14kt yellow gold 6 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold
.70ct Natural round diamond mens ring 14kt brushed satin gold*
Located in New York, NY
.70ct Natural Round Cut Diamond unisex mens Ring Si-2 clarity H color. .40ct side diamonds vs-2 clarity H color 18kt yellow gold 7.7 Grams Depth: 4.5mm Current ring size: 7.25...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 Carat Natural Diamond "Cuban Band" Men's Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Cuban Band Deco Mens Ring Diamonds set cluster square screw top. .60ct. natural round cut diamond (center).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
.90 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Men's Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
.90 carat round diamond white gold men's band ring is a masterpiece of understated elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
24k Pamp Lady Fortuna Men's Gold Ingot Ring with Diamonds
Located in Austin, TX
It's a heavy ring, designed for men but I can see this on the right woman too!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold
Sterling Silver Skull Men's Ring 0.50ctw Black Diamonds 9.75
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Sterling Silver Skull Ring, a striking piece of jewelry that exudes a perfect blend of elegance and edginess. This exquisite ring features a meticulously crafted skul...
Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Mens Cluster Diamond Ring Rolex Shoulders 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 Total Weight: 18.1 Grams Center Stone: Roundish Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire Star Sapphire Measurements: 9mm x 8mm x 3....
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mens 7 Diamond Cluster Ring Satin Finish 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.5 Grams Diamond Count: 7 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.50 carats...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $100 or Down 2 sizes for $80 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.30tcw 18K Colombian Emerald & Green Diamond Enamel Men's Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A men's Colombian emerald & green diamond statement ring in 14K gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .25ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Mens Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Ring Size 11, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Mens Diamond Cluster Statement Ring Diamond Origin: Natural Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 11 (adjustable) Ring Face: 18.5...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Halo Pinky Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 17 round brilliant diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.3 Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Width: 11.56 mm Ring ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Oval 1.05ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .35ctw Cut: Round Brilliant C...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.95 Carat Faint Brown, White, and Black Diamonds Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Contact us to customize this to your liking and size. This bold men’s ring features an approximately 1.5 carat faint brown diamond at the center with pavé set black and white diamon...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.10ctw Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men’s Retro 14K Gold 0.54tcw Diamond Ring Geometric Wave Design
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and sophisticated men’s Retro-Modern ring crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, weighing an impressive 13.2 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold
.42 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Mens Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's two row diamond band ring. 14 round diamonds set in a 14k yellow and white gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring.
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.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Diamond Band Ring 14k White Gold Size 16
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 9 brilliant cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.25 carats Ring Size: 16 Ring Height: 7.3 mm tall Total Weight: 8.2 G...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
6 carat White Diamond Mens Skull Ring in Platinum
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Skull jewelry is always a hot item on runways and among celebrities in Hollywood. Take your pick of the loot with this crowned skull ring expertly handcrafted in gleaming Platinum a...
White Diamond, Platinum
Natural 1.78 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Mens Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 0.77 Carat Emerald and 1.01 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Mens Ring Mens Ring boasting an emerald-cut, vivid green emerald center stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Men's Ring - 10k .53ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Natural Diamonds Carat(s): ....
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold 2.1 CT Men's Pinky Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is a size 11.5 and will surely make a statement on any finger. Metal: 11.3 grams of Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond: Approximately 2.1 Carat Total Weight of Natural Diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond & Onyx Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 11 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .08ct Cut: Roun...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three Row Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stylish three row flat top .75 carat round brilliant cut 27 diamond ring set in 14k yellow gold, crafted for the modern gentleman. The intricate design features three rows of shimmer...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Round Brilliant .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 12 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round B...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Pyramidical Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Cabochon Sapphire Ring A yellow gold ring set with a pyramidical cabochon sapphire adorned with six round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 10k Single .50ctw Pave
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $50 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Single Co...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4 carat Round White Diamond Solitaire Mens Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A solitaire prong setting with a smooth 950 platinum mounting. A sizable 4-carat natural diamond center stone with a durable platinum setting. This ring has the structural and aesthe...
White Diamond, Platinum
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
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Men's Ring, Cabochon and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
The heart-shaped ring exudes a charm that will melt your heart at first glance. Made from solid 18k yellow gold, this ring is an exquisite example of fine jewelry craftsmanship. At t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Band Ring Matte Finish 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 5 brilliant cut Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.15 carats Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Size: 11 (resizabl...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Pavé 3.62 Carats Baguettes Round Shape Diamonds Men’s Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
ELEVATE YOUR STYLE WITH THIS STUNNING MEN'S ENGAGEMENT RING . CRAFTED WITH 14K YELLOW GOLD, THIS RING FEATURES A BEAUTIFUL COMBINATION OF ROUND AND BAGUETTE-SHAPED DIAMONDS IN A PAVÉ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Men’s 0.60 Carat Diamond Woven Design Wedding Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 0.60 Carat Diamond Woven Design Wedding Band Ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.0 Carat, 7 Diamonds Traditional Men's Ring 14 Karat White Gold Ring Estate
Located in New York, NY
1.0 Carat, 7 Diamonds Traditional Men's Ring 14 Karat White Gold Ring Estate This is a Nice traditional 7 diamond ring from our premium wedding collection for Men 7 Round diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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