1.56ct Asscher Cut Diamond Men's Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This astonishing Asscher cut diamond ring is bold! The 1.56ct Asscher cut center diamond is elegantly set in a two-tone 18k white and yellow gold setting. The ring showcases an art d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.01tcw 18K Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut & Baguette Diamond Men's Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
A remarkable Colombian emerald and diamond ring. The center stone carries a full 2.71-carat Asscher cut natural Colombian emerald; displaying a stunning bluish-green color, and pellu...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Asscher and Trilliant Cut Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Ring Featuring 15 Asscher and Trillant Cut Diamonds Of VS Clarity & G Color Totaling Approximately 2.00 Carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Asscher Cut & Diamond Accent Half Moon Men's Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 10.9 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Asscher Cut Weight: 0.90-Carats Clarity: Transparent Color: Green L...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Details: Center Stone: 3.00ct Natural Asscher-Cut Diamond Color: J Clarity: VVS1 Certification: GIA Certified Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Band Width: Approx. 3mm (Tapered) R...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 4ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
A bold expression of timeless refinement, this exceptional men’s signet ring features a stunning 4.00ct natural Asscher-cut diamond—renowned for its crisp step cuts, mesmerizing symm...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.5ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Details: Main Stone: 1.50ct Natural Asscher-Cut Diamond Color: E Clarity: VVS Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Band Width: Approx. 3mm (Tapered) Ring Style: Solitaire Men’s Signet...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1.5ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Product Highlights: Center Stone: 1.50ct Natural Asscher-Cut Diamond Color: G Clarity: VVS Metal: 18K White Gold Band Width: Approx. 3mm (Tapered) Ring Style: Men’s Solitaire Si...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Men 18k Yellow Gold 0.90ct Royal Asscher Cut Diamond 0.75tct Sapphire Baguettes
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by a Royal Asscher Cut Certificate, it guarantees the authenticity and excellence of the center diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.42 Carat Mixed Cut Illusion Set Mens Natural Diamond Cluster Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Men's curved shank natural diamond cluster ring, featuring 9 assorted mixed cut Trapezoid and Asscher cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Asscher Band Refined Grandeur Heirloom Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 8 carats, asscher, band, diamond band. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
6.28 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant 18K Gold Signature Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
Simone Biles · In sports, legacy is measured in banners; in jewellery, it is measured in pieces like this gia platinum 6.28ct asscher cut diamond engagement ring, where the asscher a...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
4.52 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant Modern Nobility Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Anok Yai · Editorial stylists love the way a disciplined asscher shape and refined brilliant white sparkle read in close-up; this $135000 4.52ct elongated asscher cut diamond ring is...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Asscher Eternity Band Fancy Yellow Colour-Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
This is the level of specification that quietly signals connoisseurship to anyone who truly understands fine stones. Diamond shape & cut: Asscher cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow ...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Asscher Eternity Band Fancy Yellow Royal Radiance Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Asscher cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: Diamond eternity band Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other g...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.37 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant White Everyday Royalty Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Kai (Kim Jongin) · The most enduring pop visuals rely on repeatable elements; this $135000 4.37ct asscher cut diamond solitaire ring, with its recognisable asscher profile and signat...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$159,500 / item
5.05 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Chadwick Boseman · For black-tie premieres, nothing replaces a strong asscher centre and controlled fancy yellow sparkle; this 000 gia certified 5.05 carats asscher cut diamond three...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.13 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Kawhi Leonard · From first contract to final game, certain objects become companions; this gia 18k white gold 7.38ct asscher cut diamond engagement ring, with its enduring asscher st...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.01 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant White Radiant Elegance Diamond ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Idris Elba · Editorial shoots often spotlight a single asscher diamond with refined brilliant white brilliance as the hero; this $545000 9.01ct antique asscher-cut diamond and gold s...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.42 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Tomohisa Yamashita · Global pop icons often rely on one striking asscher piece in a vivid brilliant white palette to anchor a look; this gia 18k white gold 5.06ct triple asscher cut ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.58 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant White Modern Nobility Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Ben Stokes · Many iconic sports images show a simple band or ring type as part of the athlete’s silhouette; this $155000 4.58ct asscher cut diamond ring is crafted to become that kin...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.04 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant Gold Graceful Brilliance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Tyreek Hill · Coaches talk about controllables; in this $9999 1.04ct old asscher cut diamond solitaire ring, the controllables are the precision of asscher and the purity of brillian...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21.23 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Presence Heirloom
Located in Mumbai, IN
Joe Montana · Travel, training and pressure demand reliability; this gia platinum 21.23ct asscher cut diamond engagement ring responds with robust asscher architecture and consistent...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
4.05 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Jon Hamm · The most shared behind-the-scenes photographs often capture a single asscher diamond catching the light in a subtle brilliant white shade; this platinum 4.05ct asscher cut...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
3.02 Carat Asscher Halo Diamond Ring Brilliant 18K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Russell Crowe · Archive images of studio-era glamour often show disciplined asscher shapes lit by subtle brilliant white fire; this $75000 3.02ct antique asscher cut diamond halo rin...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
5.67 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Radiant Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Chris Evert · The jewellery that feels right on a podium should still feel right at breakfast; this platinum and 5.67ct asscher cut diamond three stone engagement ring, with its adap...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
4.02 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
James Harden · Game tape doesn’t lie, and neither does craftsmanship; the closer you look at this 4.02ct asscher cut diamond and diamond engagement ring, the more its disciplined ass...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
30.48 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Jewellery Supremacy
Located in Mumbai, IN
Crown Prince Fumihito of Japan · Court dress codes may change, but a refined asscher diamond with balanced brilliant white brilliance remains the constant; this platinum 30.48ct assc...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Asscher Eternity Band Fancy Yellow Rare Fancy-Color Splendour Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Queen Silvia of Sweden · In many houses, the ‘family ring’ is defined by a particular asscher and recognisable fancy yellow glow; this $18600 yellow asscher cut diamond eternity band...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Asscher Band Brilliant White Timeless Brilliance Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Asscher cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 8 carats Metal & finish: 14K Rose Gold (other gold...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
8.12 Carat Asscher Band Brilliant White Radiant Elegance Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Asscher cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 8.12 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Asscher Band Radiant Elegance Collector-Grade Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring From the first sketch, the aim was unity: approximately 5 carats of Brilliant White Asscher diamonds working together as one visual stateme...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Asscher Band Heirloom-Worthy Glow Heirloom Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The presence of Asscher diamonds in this Brilliant White palette gives the ring a calm, confident radiance that transcends trend and season.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.51 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant White Gold Refined Light Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Arnold Palmer · In the language of sport, rings often mean titles; this $14500 1.51ct antique asscher cut diamond in a yellow gold solitaire ring, with its strong asscher and confide...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.52 Carat Asscher Statement Fancy Yellow Rare Fancy-Color Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Henry Fonda · Styling decks for major studios often highlight asscher pieces in curated fancy yellow tones as 'hero options'; this 18k two tone 7.52ct asscher cut fancy yellow diamon...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.97 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Andy Roddick · For those whose schedule cycles from in-season to off-season, this 18k white gold 4.53ct asscher cut triple diamond engagement ring offers a constant—its asscher preci...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Refined Light
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 1.5 carats, asscher, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
11.91 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Grand Palais Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Frank Sinatra · Wardrobe teams love asscher diamonds in adaptable brilliant white tones because they work across multiple costumes; this gia platinum 11.91ct asscher cut diamond enga...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2.78 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold A Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
V (Kim Taehyung) · K-fashion often layers textures but keeps focal points clear; this gia platinum 2.78ct asscher cut diamond engagement ring, through its sculpted asscher surfaces a...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
4.09 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold A Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
Grant Hackett · In training, small adjustments change outcomes; here, micro-adjustments in asscher and brilliant white bring this platinum 4.09ct asscher cut triple diamond engagemen...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
6.01 Carat Asscher Halo Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Refined Grandeur
Located in Mumbai, IN
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands · Court dress codes may change, but a refined asscher diamond with balanced brilliant white brilliance remains the constant; this $145000 6.01ct assch...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
8 Carat Asscher Band Brilliant Gold Heirloom-Worthy Glow Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Asscher cut Colour family: Brilliant White Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 8 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gol...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring SI 18K Gold Heirloom-Worthy Glow
Located in Mumbai, IN
Sophia Loren · Hollywood styling leans into dramatic asscher silhouettes and luminous emerald green diamonds; collectors who follow red-carpet moments will recognise the same camera-...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
Prince Gabriel of Belgium · In old state rooms, light catches asscher diamonds and sends back measured brilliant white flashes; this 000 2ct asscher cut diamond engagement ring is de...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Refined Light
Located in Mumbai, IN
Dino Zoff · In training, small adjustments change outcomes; here, micro-adjustments in asscher and brilliant white bring this $12500 1.5ct asscher cut diamond engagement ring from me...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.26 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Refined Grandeur
Located in Mumbai, IN
Katie Ledecky · Some rings are purely decorative; this 14k white gold 5.37ct asscher cut triple diamond engagement ring feels declarative—its asscher stance and brilliant white energ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.82 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Rose Gold Refined Grandeur
Located in Mumbai, IN
Tobey Maguire · Hollywood’s jewellery language is evolving, but precise asscher geometry paired with nuanced brilliant white fire remains constant; this gia 18k rose gold asscher cut...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4.61 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K White Gold Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
Queen Rania of Jordan · From investitures to jubilees, a disciplined asscher ring with sober brilliant white brilliance is often the constant; this 18k white gold 4.42ct asscher cut ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.86 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K White Gold Iconic Presence
Located in Mumbai, IN
Sha'Carri Richardson · Behind highlight reels are hours of repetition; behind this gia 18k white gold 8.61ct asscher cut diamond engagement ring are the same quiet repetitions of ref...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.01 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Elegant Sparkle
Located in Mumbai, IN
Kevin Bacon · The digital age has only heightened the need for jewels whose asscher and brilliant white survive every filter and lens; this $5500 1.01ct asscher cut diamond engagemen...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.12 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
Lubna Olayan · In high-level negotiations, details matter; the disciplined asscher faceting and balanced fancy yellow light of this $50000 2.12ct fancy intense yellow asscher cut dia...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.31 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant Yellow Gold Modern Nobility Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Eliud Kipchoge · Some rings are about status; this $26500 2.31ct elongated asscher cut diamond and 18ct yellow gold ring is about standards, its asscher clarity and brilliant white d...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.12 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold A Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
Claire Danes · Premiere step-and-repeat moments favour asscher diamonds whose brilliant white radiance holds up under intense flash; this $56000 3.12ct asscher cut diamond three ston...
White Diamond, 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
$1,595,000 / item
15 Carat Assher Cut Statement Brilliant White VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 15 carats, assher cut, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,705,000 / item
20 Carat Assher Cut Statement Brilliant White VS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 20 carats, assher cut, statement ring, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,045,000 / item
10 Carat Assher Cut Statement Brilliant White VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, assher cut, statement ring, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end.
White 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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