Mens Luxurious Diamond ring cocktail statement ring 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Onyx Diamond ring, luxurious mens statement ring in 14KT gold. Center stone: 0.50ct- I1 clarity
Early 20th Century Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Luxurious Diamond ring cocktail statement ring 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Onyx Diamond ring, luxurious mens statement ring in 14KT gold. Center stone: 0.50ct- I1 clarity
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ammolite & Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold Men's Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K White Gold with Ammolite and Diamond Halo Men's Statement Ring in Size 10.5 Details: Item Type
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Blue Sapphire and Diamond Men's Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.31tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Accent Men's Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a stunning natural emerald and diamond accent men's ring. The center stone carries a
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
2.57tcw Natural Round Diamond Men’s Signet Ring in 18K White Gold – Statement
Located in Jaipur, RJ
(Tapered) Ring Style: Men’s Signet Ring Statement Band Ring Size: US 8 (Resizable & Custom Made to All
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the luxurious fusion of darkness and light with this exquisite 1.00-carat men's ring
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the luxurious fusion of darkness and light with this exquisite 1.00-carat men's ring
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the luxurious fusion of darkness and light with this exquisite 1.00-carat men's ring
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the luxurious fusion of darkness and light with this exquisite 1.00-carat men's ring
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 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
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White 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
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Men's 10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Cttw Cluster Black and White Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Discover the luxurious fusion of darkness and light with this exquisite 1.00-carat men's ring
Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Men's Bezel Set Nugget Statement Ring with Diamond Accents 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 13 This bold men's statement ring is crafted with a rugged, natural aesthetic. The
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Statement Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 2.40 carats (approximate) Total Weight: 42.5 grams Ring size: 10.75
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Statement Wedding Ring for Men in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Statement Wedding Ring for Men in 18k gold featuring natural sapphire of
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
.55ct. mens natural round diamond ring 14kt gold Gothic
Located in New York, NY
Men's round diamond & Statement ring. .55ct. center round diamond. Full Cut, Brilliant Vs-2
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. This ring features a 4.45
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mens Natural Sapphire and Diamond Halo Square Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 10.75 Bold and brilliant mens diamond and sapphire statement ring. This incredibly
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$482Sale Price|30% Off
Modern 925 Sterling Silver Geometric Band Ring with Flush-Set Solitaire Diamond
Located in Peshawar, PK
Modernist 925 Sterling Silver Geometric Men's Diamond Band, Unisex Architectural Statement Ring
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Udozzo, 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Men's Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
A match made in heaven, our FEEL THE POWER diamond ring is sure to become one of your favourite
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat White Gold Men Ladies Brown Diamonds Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
An alluring 18k White Gold statement ring in perfect combination with 94 brown diamonds of high
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carlos Udozzo Ladies Men 18 Karat Gold Brown Diamonds Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
An alluring 18k White Gold statement ring in perfect combination with 94 brown diamonds of high
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Carlos Udozzo, 18 Karat Gold Mens Brown Diamonds Grey Moonstone Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
This exquisite 18k Rose Gold diamond ring gets you ready for all your social events, networking
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Udozzo, 18 Karat Rose Gold Men Ladies Brilliant Cut Diamonds Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
Details Diamond Ring 18ct Rose Gold 218 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 3,92 ct, black
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat Gold Men Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail / Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
An unusual and impressive 18k White Gold diamond ring for him, re-fined with an ocean blue sapphire
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat Gold Men Ladies Yellow and Black Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
to none. You'll be admired for this ring. And before we forget to mention, this statement ring suits
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat Rose/White Gold Brown Diamonds Men Ladies Statement Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
A stunning 18k Rose Gold / White Gold diamond ring in classic design. Showing off 172 clear
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat White Gold Ladies and Men Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
to become your go-to diamond statement or cocktail ring. And, yes, this exceptional diamond ring is
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Udozzo, 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Men Red Ruby Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
ravishing ruby ring. Details Diamond Ring Statement / Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold Gold Weight: 3.38g 8
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Udozzo, 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Men Red Ruby Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
A wonderfully designed diamond ring made of 18k White Gold. The 13 deep glow red rubies are the
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carlos Udozzo 18 Karat Gold Ladies Men Pink Sapphire Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Geisenfeld, DE
Diamond Ring 18 kt White Gold 18 baguette cut diamonds totalling 1,09 ct, G-vsi, 1 sapphire 2,14
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Rose Gold with Round Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large arc men’s diamond ring makes a statement. Shown here in rose gold with a .50 carat round
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
Rose Gold with Round Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large arc men’s diamond ring makes a statement. Shown here in rose gold with a .50 carat round
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
White Gold with Round Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large arc men’s diamond ring makes a statement. Shown here in white gold with a .50 carat
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
White Gold with Round Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Claudia Endler
Located in los angeles, CA
This large arc men’s diamond ring makes a statement. Shown here in white gold with a .50 carat
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Men’s 18.00 Carat Diamonds Big Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Huge diamond men’s ring featuring 18 carats in white diamonds. Very shiny and sparkling diamond
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold One Carat Natural Colorless Diamond Amethyst Mens Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This retro 14K yellow gold men’s/unisex statement ring features a bold oval checkerboard-cut
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
2.30 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Men’s Ring 14Kt Classic Cigar Statement
Located in New York, NY
Men's Green- Yellow -brown diamonds & Bead set pave diamonds ring. 1.30ct. Natural Fancy Color
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Mens Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This striking estate ring, crafted in 18K yellow gold, features a cabochon cat’s eye chrysoberyl at
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Uskudar Ring 24K Gold & Silver Unisex Cocktail Statement Ring by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Men's Uskudar Ring 24K Gold & Silver Unisex Cocktail Statement Ring by Kurtulan. Please contact the
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Contemporary Cabochon Jadeite Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Men's Statement Ring
Located in Towson, MD
This bold contemporary men’s statement ring is expertly crafted in solid platinum with an 18K
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mens Mixed Cut Diamond Rectangular 18 Karat Yellow Gold Statement Ring Size 10
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 10 Bold and brilliant mens diamond statement ring. This incredibly handsome piece
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.30 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamonds Men's Ring 14Kt Classic Cigar Statement
Located in New York, NY
Men's Green- Yellow -brown diamonds & Bead set pave diamonds ring. 1.30ct. Natural Fancy Color
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Seljuk Lion Ring 24K Gold & Silver Unisex Statement Ring by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Men's Seljuk Lion Ring 24K Gold & Silver Unisex Cocktail Statement Ring by Kurtulan Jewellery of
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Art Deco Hexagon 1.22ct Citrine Diamond Men's Ring in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
diamonds. This Vintage Art Deco Hexagon Citrine Diamond Men's Ring is a statement piece that captures the
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Gent's Contemporary Invisible Set Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Men’s invisible set diamond statement ring in high polished 18K white gold. There are two round
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,650
14k White Gold Ethiopian Opal Men's Ring with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
Behold the epitome of modern elegance with this stunning Ethiopian Opal Men’s Ring, a masterpiece crafted in luxurious 14-karat white gold. The centerpiece is a mesmerizing Ethiopian...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA-Certified 4.00ct Asscher-Cut Diamond Unisex Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold yet refined, architectural yet timeless—this GIA-certified 4.00ct Asscher-cut diamond signet ring redefines the essence of modern luxury with vintage soul. Sculpted in solid 18K...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Plated Onyx Stone Mens Ring Circa 1960
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing our remarkable 18K Gold Plated Onyx Stone Men's Ring, a vintage masterpiece reminiscent of the timeless elegance of the 1960s. Crafted with precision and attention to det...
Natural 1.78 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Mens Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 0.77 Carat Emerald and 1.01 Carat Diamond 18K Gold Mens Ring Mens Ring boasting an emerald-cut, vivid green emerald center stone. The emerald weighs 0.77 carats and is secur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gents Cuban Link Bracelet 61.3 Grams 14 Karat Yellow Gold 8.13 Inches
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Gents 14 karat yellow gold bracelet featuring a Cuban link design weighing 61.3 grams. More Cuban chains & necklaces in stock. Length 8.13" Width 0.38"
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 6.55cts Bezel Set Men's Colombian Emerald Solitaire Gypsy Signet Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, Colombian emerald signet bezel ring in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous statement-size solitaire ring carries a 6.55-carat ethically mined emerald in a secure ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow 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
4.44 Carat Round Cut Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Halo Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified 3.37 carat fancy deep brownish greenish yellow natural diamond men's ring, set in 18K white gold with 1.07 carat total pavé white and yellow side diamonds. Ring size 9...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k 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. A noticeably valuable ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 3 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald Bezel Mens Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Men's Ring, weighing 15.4 grams, the ring showcases a ~3.0 carat Emerald-Cut Emerald (10.65 x 7.6 x 6.1mm) in a bezel setting. A simple and classy r...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$73,897Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Reversible Sapphire Signet Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A retro reversible sapphire signet ring 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1940. This unusual and ingeniously crafted ring comprises of a deep blue cabochon sapphire, engraved with a seal ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels by Andre Vassort Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow gold. The necklace weighs 139.17 grams. The dimensions of the brooch is 2.25"" x 1.75"" and t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Rossella Ugolini Handcrafted 18K Yellow Gold Man Unique Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini's men's band ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold, is a striking piece from the Castle of Italy Collection. Weight: 20 gr Height : 1.5 cm This design draws inspiration...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 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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