Yellow Gold Diamond Men's Ring 14k Rd .60ctw Four-Stone Channel Set Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $70 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Vintage Ruby Row Center and Diamond Side Rows Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.75 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 11.5 mm Total Weight: 12.2 Grams Gemstone Specific...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Round Bezel Set Diamond Chunky Signet Ring 10 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 11 This striking diamond ring showcases a brilliant round-cut center stone set in a bold two-tone gold design. The bezel set diamond is framed by a halo of glittering acc...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Band Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous estate ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold. The center genuine Earth mined round cut Ruby measures 4.2 mm (.36 carat). This is a very clean ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond CEO Men's Ring - 10k Single & Bag 2.00ctw Pave Bling Sz 10
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $2653 Size: 10 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Single & Baguette Color: G - H - I Clarity: ...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75 Carat Round White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Claw Set Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant H-SI White Diamond claw set ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This ring has a total Diamond weight of 0.75 Carat, Weighing 4.3 Grams, British Hallmarked by the London Ass...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Pave 2.20 Cts Round Brilliant Cut F/VS1 Diamonds Men's Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Crafted from 18k yellow gold, the ring features a round brilliant cut diamond with a total carat weight of 2.20 cts, set in a pavé style.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
NEW Mens 18K Yellow Gold 1.96ct GIA Old European Diamond 3 Stone Gypsy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This sharp men's gypsy band ring is newly crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features 3 very fine quality old diamonds neatly burnish flush set across its domed top.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Men Ring natural 10.5 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Size US8 / 13gr
Located in SE
Ring for Men, "Gypsy Style ", featuring bezel set natural untreated semitransparent Blue Sapphire, flanked with 4 diamond cut Diamonds in white Gold clusters. Not hallmarked, metal...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
9.50 Cts Round Baguette F/VS1 Diamonds Men's Iced Out Large Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
All good things are made of sparkling diamonds and gold. Claim this exclusive 9.50 carat round and baguette cut diamonds Men's Iced Out Large Ring in 14K gold for yourself!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Men's Signet Ring 14k Mine Lion SJ Initials SZ 8
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .06ct Cut: Mine Color: H Clarity: SI2 Style: Solitaire Signet Theme: Lion Featur...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.07 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Men's Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning art deco fashion ring is the perfect choice for adding a touch of sophistication and glamour to your look. The ring features a 207 carat emerald cut emerald set in a di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men’s 0.10 Carat Diamonds Band Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Men’s 0.10 Carat Diamonds Band Ring 18k Gold. The ring measures 6mm in height and features 6 round cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.10 carat. The ring is a size 9.75 and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Eagle Head Ring with Diamond Eye, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This bold men’s ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features a striking eagle head design, symbolizing strength and vision.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Light Fancy Yellow Green Diamonds Mens Ring 18 Karat Big & Tall Grande
Located in New York, NY
Men's Big & Tall Freedom Boxer Grande ring. Intricate Bead set rectangular cluster. 2.80ct Natural (3) Fancy Light Yellow Greens Rounds, Full Cut Brilliants Vs-2 clarity 1.00ct ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Diamond Belt Buckle Ring 14K Gold Band Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Belt Buckle Ring 14K Gold Band Vintage This beautiful vintage solid 14K Gold ring is made in the shape of the buckle and set with natural diamonds. The center .30 cara...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Diamond Men's Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .30ctw Nugget Channel Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 9 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: J - K ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
.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
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. The ring measures 25.8mm and is a size 12.5. The ring is very big and features approx 4.00 carat of diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring Band 14K Gold .50ct TDW Pinky
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring Band 14K Gold .50ct TDW Pinky This vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 5 Diamond Ring in 14 Karat and Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Elegant Men's Diamond Ring in 14K yellow Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
3 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Mens Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3 carat total weight round brilliant and baguette diamond cluster statement ring in 14K yellow gold, featuring a pave-set square face, channel baguette shoulders, and a fully...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring .50 Tdw 14K Gold Band Geometric
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This luxurious ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and is set with white and clean diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold Cubic Zirconia Ring, Satin Finish, Size 14
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This men's ring features a sleek and modern design, showcasing a 6mm round cubic zirconia securely set in a four-prong setting. The band has a refined satin finish, adding a subtle t...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.30 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold 3 Stone Men's Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This men's wedding band ring features 3 striking channel-set diamonds set at the center of the ring. This band shines with 0.30 carat of princess cut diamonds. The white diamonds are...
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
Mens 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring 7.20 carats Color U Clarity VS2
Located in Tucker, GA
This custom-made men's ring has a rare 7.20 Carat diamond with a Round Brilliant cut, VS2 quality, and a rare color grade of U-V.
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .97 TDW Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold for the top (tested and guaranteed) and set with white and fiery round brilliant c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
10K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 0.30ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 10k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 10k and weighs 5.8 grams.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow 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
.20ct. mens natural round diamond solitaire ring 14kt gold H/Vs*
Located in New York, NY
Men's round diamond & brush finish ring. .20ct. center round diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Three-Stone Men's Ring 10k Rnd .25ctw Channel Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: I - J Clarity...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
.27 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Mens Double "T" Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This distinctive men’s ring features approximately three .27 carats of diamonds set within a bold double “T” design, crafted in contrasting two-tone gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Natural Round Diamond Cluster Channel Set 14K Gold Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural diamond men's ring, set in a stunning textured and curved pattern 14k solid yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Princess & Round Diamond 18K Gold Cluster Mens Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold men's statement ring features a diamond cluster combining 2.60 carats of princess-cut diamonds and 1.40 carats of round brilliant diamonds totaling 4 carats, in G-H c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Round Solitaire Diamond 18K Gold Fluted Bezel Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold men's statement ring features an eye-clean 4-carat round brilliant cut diamond in H-I color I1 clarity, bezel set in white gold within a bold fluted yellow gold surro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14k Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Natural Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold with White Gold accents and set wit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Old 1.38 TDW Vintage Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Old 1.38 TDW Vintage Cluster This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men’s GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Very fancy and bold Men’s GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring. The diamond in the center is Certified by GIA with report number 2225393189 and weights 1.38 carat with color: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Men’s 18K Yellow Gold 1.5 Carat Diamond Baguette Band Channel Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated men’s band combines the warmth of 18K yellow gold with the brilliance of 1.5 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Carat Diamond Cluster 14K Gold Ribbed Shank Mens Signet Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Men's signet-style ring featuring 2.00 carats of round diamonds in concentric cluster design set in 14K yellow gold with ribbed shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Band, 0.16ct, Size 11
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Men's Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7.5mm Wide Band Featuring 8 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity and G Color Totaling 0.16 Carats. Brushed Center, Rope Design, and High...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Men's 14k Solid Gold 3ctw Diamond Cluster Open Work Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 3.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 12.5...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14k Solid Gold 3ctw Diamond Cluster Open Work Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 3.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 12.5...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Two Toned 5 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 1.9 Grams Gemstone Specifications: 1 Diamond Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band, 0.5ct Round Stones, Size 9
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This distinguished men’s wedding band is crafted in 18K yellow gold, combining classic elegance with modern appeal.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Diamond in 14K Gold Solitaire Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 2 Carat O-P/SI1 Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Men's Ring in Size 8.75.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band Old Mine .93TDW Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This amazing vintage ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold for the top and set with white and fiery Old mine cut diamonds. Nine diamonds (.2...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Diagonal Diamond Channel Set 14K Gold Vintage Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This bold and sophisticated 14K yellow gold men’s ring features a vintage sculpted design, highlighted by a diagonal channel set with five sparkling round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.60 Carat Burma Ruby Oval Cut and Diamond 18K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in Miami, FL
218K yellow gold men’s statement ring, circa 1990s, featuring a 3.60-carat oval-cut ruby described as Burma origin, bezel set at center and surrounded by a radial ballerina-style hal...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring 0.33ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 14k yellow gold and diamond solitaire ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Two Toned 5 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 9.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 8.1 Grams Gemstone Specifications: 5 Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Jade Ring with Diamonds 18K Gold Vintage Green Natural Men Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New, never used. Natural Burma Jade Ring with diamonds Cabochon shape 18K Yellow Gold weight- 17.50 Grams Jade stone weight - 9.0 carat Light Green color Natural Diamonds weight 1.0...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .75ct Old Mine Solitaire Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring 14K Gold Band .75ct Old Mine Solitaire Vintage This amazing vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with a solitaire Old Mine cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signet Style Natural Round Diamond Cluster Mens Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This item is made to order. Carat weights, gold weights, and measurements are subject to a slight variance. Vintage natural diamond men's ring set in 18k solid gold. Diamonds are a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Two Stripes Black Onyx Men's Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 11, UNISEX
Located in New York, NY
Two Stripes Black Onyx Men's Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Size 11 UNISEX RING 14 K gold 7 Grams, Stamped for 14 K gold This is a Engagement band from premium wedding collection. Ri...
White Diamond, Onyx, 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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