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
$1,062Sale Price / item|40% Off
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Sapphire.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 K Gold Mens Ring with Sapphire. Gold ring for men with sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Princess Cut Mens Diamond Wedding Band Ring 10k White Gold 0.40 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Men's diamond wedding band ring crafted in 10k white gold.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 2.05 carat and diamonds of 0.45 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Baguette 2.80ctw SZ 8 3/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.80ctw Cut: Baguette Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: 2.80ctw Measurements ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring for Men in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.11 carats and diamond of 0.3 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Princess Cut Mens Diamond Wedding Band Ring 10k White Gold 0.40 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Men's diamond wedding band ring crafted in 10k white gold.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.29 Carat Natural Diamonds Men’s Ring 18 Karat Hexagon Deck
Located in New York, NY
Men's Round cut diamonds, Micro Bead Set Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Men’s 1.50 Carat Diamonds Channel Setting Wedding Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Style Men’s 1.50 Carat Diamonds Channel Setting Wedding Band Ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Solid 18k Yellow Gold 0.87ctw Brilliant Diamond Wide Band Pinky Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This men's geometric ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a wide rectangular top adorned with 28 round brilliant cut diamonds across its top & part of the shoulders.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Men's Yellow & White Gold 0.25ctw Fiery Diamond Grooved Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G Color -VS1 Clarity - 0.25ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14 Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 11...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat White and Black Treated Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
This men's diamond band ring is available in size 10.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21.00CT Star Sapphire/ Diamond Men's Ring set in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of jewelry that is as unique as your dreams with our translucent 21.00ct oval-shaped Star Sapphire. Measuring 20 X 16 mm. With a cabochon cut t...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men's 4.20 Carat Tourmaline and Single Cut Diamonds Royal Signet Ring 14k Gold.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men’s 0.50 Carat Diamonds Nugget Style 3-Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 0.50 Carat Diamonds Nugget Style 3-Stone Ring Size 12 (resizable) 14 karat solid gold Weights 5.30 grams Diamonds approx 0.50 carats in total (3-stones) Very white dia...
Diamond
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
2.28tcw 14K Men's Colombian Emerald Round Cut & Diamond Cluster Two-Toned Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A diamond and emerald men's cluster ring. A 0.30ct round cut, Colombian emerald is set in the very center of this impressive men's ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.05 Carats Cushion Cut & Old European Cut Diamond Men's Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite men's fashion ring, featuring a 1.05 carats cushion cut diamond certified by GIA as I color and SI2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
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
Three Green Emeralds and Brilliant Cut Diamond Mens Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 11.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 17.9 Grams Diamond Count: 16 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Color: G-H ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Men's Stunning Natural Green Jadeite Jade Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold GIA
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's natural green Jadeite Jade in 18k yellow gold with diamond halo.
Diamond, Jade, 18k 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
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gold Ring for Men. Double Snake Head with Diamond Ring Victorian Era
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Victorian Era, Circa 1890 Country of Origin: English Jewelry Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.10-Carats Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry ...
Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond 5 Stone Wedding Ring 1 Carat Anniversary Band Mined 1ct 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Diamond 5 Stone Wedding Ring 1 Carat Anniversary Band 14K Yellow Gold Features 5 Matching Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Totaling 1 Carat Over $450 in Gold Value Way Below W...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men’s 18K White Gold 1.90ct Micro Pave Diamond Mariner Gucci Link Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Men’s Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 9.25 Width: 4.80 mm Weight: 14.22 grams Man's rhodium plated 18K white gold diamond cluster anniversary band with a half-roun...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Signed Platinum, 18K Gold, & 1.2 Ct. Diamond Men's Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed platinum, gold, & diamond ring. In .950 platinum with 18 karat yellow gold elements. With a central bezel-set 1.20± Ct diamond flanked on either side by bulky gold ac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Men's 14k Gold Gia 1.55ctw Old Diamond Solitaire Column Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - H Color - I1 Clarity - 1.55ct (exact, certified)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Tota...
Diamond, 14k Gold
5 Carat Diamond Pave Vintage Styled Mens Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 5ctw of round & baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Size: 9.75 Measurements: 26.25 x 22 x 27mm Weig...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.40 Carat Round Diamond Half Pave Mens Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 5.45ct of round & baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Size: 10 Measurements: 25 x 19.5 x 30mm Weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,640Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese 14kt. gold large men's dragon ring set with diamond and pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold statement of power and heritage, this vintage Chinese men’s ring is masterfully crafted in 14kt yellow gold and features an intricately detailed dragon wrapped around the band.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 4.5 Carat Blue Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Mens Matte Finish Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
AGL Certified 4.57 Carat Blue Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Men's Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Matte Finish.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement 5.6 Carat Aquamarine Men's Ring with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement 5.6 Carat Aquamarine Men's Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural aquamarine of 5.6 carats and diamonds of 0.6 carat.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's Oval Green Water Jade and 6 Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's Oval Green Water Jadeite Jade and 6 Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.33 Carat Princess & Round Cut Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Men's Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and refined, this men's wedding band crafted in 0.33 carat Seven stone princess & brilliant Cut natural diamond in prong setting. The white diamonds are graded as H-I col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.33 Carat Princess & Round Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Men's Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and refined, this men's wedding band crafted in 0.33 carat Seven stone princess & brilliant Cut natural diamond in prong setting. The white diamonds are graded as H-I col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 18k Round .51ctw Channel Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $80 Metal Content: 18k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .51ctw Cut: Round Brilliant C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary Mens Graduated Diamond Band Ring in Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 11.25 Introducing this handsome men's two-tone gold band ring, a harmonious blend of contemporary design and timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14k Yellow Gold 0.90ctw Round Diamond Floating Style Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - G/H Color - SI2/I1 Clarity - 0.90ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 11.13 Grams Ri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's 14k Gold .30ct Belcher Old Mine Cut Diamond Grooved Pinky Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Brilliant Cut - Belcher Prong Set - F Color - SI2 Clarity - 0.30ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.8 G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.45ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A masterwork of geometric precision and refined masculinity, this 18K White Gold Men’s Signet Ring channels the architectural glamour of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.5 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Matte Finish Mens Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Blue Sapphire & Diamond Matte Finish 14K Golf Mens Pinky Ring. Vintage ring featuring an emerald-cut dark blue Sapphire center stone, secured in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,580Sale Price|20% Off
Black Opal & Diamond Halo Statement Cocktail Men's Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking Black Opal Cabochon and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold. At the center of this bold statement piece lies a rectangular cabochon-...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Geometric Round Solitaire Natural Diamond Men 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 geometric diamond ring showcases a round natural diamond bezel set at the ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Contemporary Jade Diamond Platinum Three Stone Unisex Men's Bezel Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped jade cabochon measuring 13.0 x 10.0 mm - transparent medium vibrant green Bezel set in platinum and flanked by flush set old European cut diamonds Weighing a...
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Set in 18K Solid White Gold, 0.50 carat Diamonds Men's Engagement Band Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Diamonds Band Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Diamonds is 0.50 carats. Net 18K Gold weight is 17.69 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Star Sapphire and Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Mens Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
(Actual color of sapphire may slightly vary depending on screen calibration, lighting or camera settings. Please see image of ring on hand for more accurate color.) "The presence o...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$8,250Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified 1ct Cushion-Cut Diamond Men’s Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A masterwork of bold geometry and refined masculinity, this 18K White Gold Men’s Engagement Ring channels the architectural glamour of the Art Deco era.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat E/VS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Mens Solitaire Bezel Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Gram weights and measurements are subject to a slight variance depending on ring size. Product Specifications: Item Type: Solitaire Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 8 (adjustab...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Wedding Band - 14k Round .60ctw Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $60 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Br...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Light Champagne Diamond Row Crossover Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 7.3 mm Total Weight: 6.3 Grams Diamond Count: 11 brilliant cut Diamond Car...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring - 18k Round Brilliant .60ctw Channel Set Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Total Natural Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 14.50ct Sapphire Diameter: 14 x 11 mm Sapphire Treatme...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.00 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Total Natural Blue Sapphire Weight is: Approx. 1.80ct Sapphire Diameter: 7.3 mm Sapphire Treatment: Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
GRS 9.54 Carat Colombian Emerald Insignificant Oil and Diamond Halo Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GRS certified 9.54 carat insignificant oil Colombian emerald and diamond mens ring. Featuring a round cut diamond halo and smooth polished 18k gold finish.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
2.80 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.80 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.50 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.50 Carats Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire 14K Solid White Gold Men's Ring Amazing looking piece!
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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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