GIA Certified 1.47ct Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous platinum men's ring. The ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified old European cut diamond that weighs 1.47ct.
Diamond, Platinum
8.08 ct Round Diamond GIA N VS2 Ring Mens Custom Unique Mens Ring! Big, Large.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This is our custom design, if you would like this setting and a different stone that is less expensive feel free to message me. This ring will come with a GIA Certificate Stating th...
Diamond, 22k 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
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.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
8CT Natural Black Diamond Men's Ring GIA Certified Custom Unique Design
By Eze Jewelry
Located in Bucharest, Romania
This striking 8-carat natural black diamond men's ring is a bold statement of luxury and style, featuring a stunning GIA-certified black diamond at its center.
Black Diamond
GIA Natural 51.90cts Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Men's Signet 18k Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Large Star Sapphire & Diamond Men’s Signet Ring – 18K Yellow Gold A bold and distinguished 1970s men’s gypsy-style signet ring, expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
GIA 3.33 Carat Cabochon Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Milk and Honey round mens chrysoberyl cats eye platinum ring circa 1950.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum
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
GIA Cert 2.80 Carat Orange Brown Diamond Gold Platinum Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Brown diamond Men’s ring. GIA certified brown diamond center stone with 12 round pave set diamond shoulders.
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified .93 Carat Natural Diamond Ring Mens Deco Prime 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified .93 carat men's diamond ring Report number [phone removed by eBay] to accompany.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 8.5 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond White Gold Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's GIA Certified natural star sapphire and diamone men's ring.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.08 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic men's fish ruby ring. Set with one oval 1.08ct cabochon ruby and accented with 4 round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 3.14 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Men's Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous men's ring, featuring a bezel-set 3.14 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and IF clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Round Diamond Solitaire Mens Ring 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified 1.02 carat solitaire diamond ring. Report number 6213187765 Stating I color SI2 clarity & good cut. No fluorescence. Mounted in solitaire form 14kt 7.7 g Size...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Mens Solitaire Signet Ring 5.11ct
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this exceptional GIA Certified men’s solitaire signet ring, masterfully crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and designed to make a powerful statement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Natural Star Sapphire Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s men’s violet blue star Sapphire diamond ring. Set in platinum with diamond accents.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.78ct Natural Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Mens Diamond Signet Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified: Natural Chrysoberyl Cats Eye ring. Cabochon cut, Clean Clarity 4.78ct Brilliant sparkles from all angles Green Yellow color sharp "eye" piercing line. 8.40 x ...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Natural Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Mens Diamond Signet Ring 18kt
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified: Natural Chrysoberyl Cats Eye ring. Cabochon cut, Clean Clarity (Approx. 8ct) Brilliant sparkles from all angles Brown Yellow color sharp "eye" piercing line. ...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14k White Gold GIA Graded Bezel Black Star Diopside & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Diopside - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.01 cts GIA Certified Men's Fancy Intense Yellow Cushion Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Leibish and Co. USA Inc
Located in New York, NY
A stunning men's ring with a fancy intense yellow cushion center stone, weighing 1.01cts and certified by GIA.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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
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
Vintage 1.28ct GIA Natural Diamond Retro Men’s Ring in Two-Tone Gold 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Bold and timeless, this vintage men’s ring showcases a GIA-certified 1.28 carat round brilliant-cut natural diamond set in a striking two-tone gold mounting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 3.01 Carat E/VS1 Cushion Cut Diamond Mens Solitaire Bezel Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 3.01 carat natural cushion cut diamond solitaire bezel set unisex ring in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.45ct Emerald-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Primary Stone: Approx. 0.45ct Natural Emerald-Cut Diamond Diamond Quality: E Color VS Clarity Metal: Solid 18K White Gold (Approx. 4.4 grams) Style: Signet Ring / Art Deco Inspir...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's Platinum 1.65ctw GIA Burma Round Ruby Diamond 3 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Burnish Set - Pigeon Blood Red Color - Burma - Heated - 1.20ct (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complet...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$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 7.6 Carat Color Change Star Sapphire & Diamond 14K Gold Men's Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 7.60 carat no heat color change star sapphire bezel set men's ring in 14K solid yellow gold with 1.10 carat round diamond accents.
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.00 Carats D FL Round Brilliant Diamond Men’s Ring 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined men’s ring features a GIA Certified 1.00 carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond, graded D color and Flawless (FL) clarity, representing the highest standards of purity and br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 4.65 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond Solitaire Bezel Set Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 4.65 carat natural fancy deep yellow round cut diamond solitaire bezel set unisex ring in 18K white gold.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat D/VVS1 Round Diamond Men’s Wedding Ring 14K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined men’s wedding ring features a GIA Certified Round Brilliant Cut diamond totaling 1.50 carats, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance an...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 0.50 Carat D IF Round Brilliant Diamond Men’s Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined men’s ring features a GIA Certified 0.50 carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond, graded D color and Internally Flawless (IF) clarity, selected for its exceptional purity and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat D/VVS1 Princess Diamond Men’s Half Bezel Ring 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined men’s ring features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Princess Shape diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and sharp, modern geometry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Designed for the modern gentleman who values heritage craftsmanship and subtle luxury, this piece is a distinctive choice for a wedding band, engagement ring, or milestone gift. Pro...
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
Product Specifications: Main Stone: 4.00ct Natural Asscher-Cut Diamond Color: F Clarity: VS Certification: GIA Certified Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Band Width: Approx. 3mm (Tapered)...
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 .35 Carat Quartz Cats Eye Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Mens Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Quartz cat's eye and diamond men's ring. GIA Certified quartz cats eye center stone with a halo of 12 single cut diamonds in a 18k yellow gold setting. 1 natural grayish green cats...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.66ct Diamond Men’s Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – GIA Quality, Art Deco
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold, refined, and unapologetically luxurious, this 1.66-carat round-cut diamond men’s ring redefines classic elegance with a commanding modern edge. Whether worn as a wedding band, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Men’s Swirl Ring with GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Diamond in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This striking vintage men’s ring centers on a GIA certified 1.03 carat round brilliant cut diamond, graded as natural and near-colorless, offering exceptional presence and brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Men's GIA Certified 14 Karat Gold 4.00 Carat Oval Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This gent's ring is made in 14 karat white gold featuring one oval cut, GIA certified, Natural Blue Ceylon Sri Lankan Sapphire weighing 4.00 ct that is prong set. The certificate num...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.50 Cts D FL Round Brilliant Diamond Men’s Ring 18K Two-Tone Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined men’s ring features a GIA Certified 0.50 carat Round Brilliant Cut diamond, graded D color and Flawless (FL) clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and purity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
0.75 Cts F/VS1 GIA Certified Round Brilliant Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This exquisite men's wedding ring features a stunning 0.75 carat round brilliant diamond set in a solitaire style.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 5.00 Cabochon Star Sapphire Diamond Men's White Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's men's star sapphire and diamond ring. The center stone of this mounting is a light grayish blue 5.00ct oval cabochon sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA 1.50 Ct D Color VVS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Men’s East-West Ring 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined men’s ring features a GIA Certified 1.50 carat Emerald Cut diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional purity and crisp step-cut facets.
Diamond, White 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
$30,800Sale Price|36% Off
80's Vintage GIA 1.69ct G VVS2 Round Cut Diamond Men's Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our vintage GIA 1.69 Carat Men's Round Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Two-Tone Gold, a timeless symbol of sophistication and masculine style from the 1980s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$22,000
2.50 Carat GIA Cert Fancy Colored Mens Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Calabasas, CA
A sleek and contemporary men's fancy colored diamond ring, set with a GIA Certified 2.50ct Modified Octagonal Step Cut, Fancy Orange-Brown diamond, mounted in Platinum with 0.64 cara...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$16,500
GIA Certified 2.45 Carat Radiant Fancy Black Men's Diamond Ring
By Raiman Rocks
Located in Calabasas, CA
Something for the GUYS!!! 2.45ct Radiant Cut Fancy Black Natural Diamond ring set in platinum This Diamond is GIA Certified.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$35,000
3.87 Carat GIA Cert Fancy Yellow Diamond Gold Custom Men's Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Custom designed gents natural, fancy yellow diamond ring. This ring was hand-crafted by an expert, master jeweler. The center diamond is GIA certified as natural, fancy yellow. The c...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Men's Wedding Diamond Signet Style Ring with 1.02 Carat GIA
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18 Karat White Gold Men's Wedding Diamond Signet Style Ring with 1.02 Total Carat Weight F Color and VS2 Clarity GIA Certified.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 4.27 Carat Emerald cut Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow Diamond Men
By Raiman Rocks
Located in Calabasas, CA
This 4.27ct Emerald cut Natural Diamond ring has a very special color! It is graded by GIA as Fancy, Deep Brownish Greenish Yellow diamond with SI1 clarity, and it changes colors a...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Men’s Gold Ring 1.64 Carat GIA Certified Natural Old Euro Diamond K SI2 Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent Men's 18k White Gold Ring. The centerstone is GIA certified as a 1.64 carat Old European Brilliant Diamond, K in color and a very pleasant SI2 in clarity, no fluoresc...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.92 Carat Diamond Sapphire White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA certified raised crown diamond men's ring in a 20k white gold setting with sapphire accents.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Men's Platinum GIA Certified Burma No Heat Star Sapphire & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and heavy men's statement ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a magnificent, GIA certified, natural star sapphire bezel set at its center.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
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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