$2,228Sale Price|20% Off
Multi-Sapphire Disc Ring With Pave Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.3g,D:1.95ct,SI:15.31g SAPP:11.31ct, US-6.75
Yellow Gold
Natural Diamonds 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Multi Cluster Statement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dazzling multi shape diamonds form a spectacular clusters in this stunning white gold duo cluster ring in double shank.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,364Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multi Shape SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k White Gold Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Shape SI/H Diamond Half Eternity Band 18k White Gold Ring features mixed cut diamonds set in half band of the ring making a half eternity stackable diamond band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone and Sapphire Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Designer S.Georgios presents a distinctive and artistic 18 Karat Yellow Gold multi-band ring, featuring a vibrant combination of multi-colored gemstones totaling 0.23 carats, includi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
Bochic “Orient” Diamond & Multi Color Tourmaline Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Diamond & Multi Color Tourmaline Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Tourmalines 6.00 Carat Natural Cognac Diamonds 2.00 Carats This Ring is from th...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow & White Gold Multi Row Woven Natural Diamond Ring 0.24 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K two tone yellow and white gold woven ring with 22 round natural diamonds weighing 0.24 carat total. Finger size is 6.5 and can be sized up or down.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Color Rainbow Channel Set Baguette Diamond Cocktail Fan Gold Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Channel set baguette multi-color rainbow diamond cocktail fan gold ring.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Rho...
1.18ct SI/H Real Diamond Multi Shape Bypass Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.18ct SI/H Real Diamond Multi Shape Bypass Ring 14K White Gold features bypass ring with one band has oval cut diamonds and other two band have pear cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.18ct SI/H Real Diamond Multi Shape Bypass Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.18ct SI/H Real Diamond Multi Shape Bypass Ring 18K White Gold features bypass ring with one band has oval cut diamonds and other two band have pear cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.75 Carat Multi Sapphire, Garnet and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new multi sapphire, garnet and diamond ring in 18 karat gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gol...
3.92 Carat Multi-Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring Made in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Specifications: Center Stone: Multi-Sapphire, 3.92 carats Accent Stones: Natural diamonds, 0.95 carats total (F Color VS Clarity) Metal: 14K white gold Gold Weight: 7.14 grams R...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amina Sorel 18kt Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Rainbow 'Aura' Ring
By Amina Sorel Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in New York City featuring 2.78cttw Columbian Emerald White Diamond, London Blue Sapphire, Colombian Emerald & Tourmaline. Showcasing G-H/SI diamonds, round brilliant, tr...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Y...
Multi Shape Natural SI/H Diamond Open Wrap Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Shape Natural SI/H Diamond Open Wrap Ring 14K White Gold features a bypass ring with oval cut diamonds set on the one end with pear cut diamonds set on the other end.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Shape Natural SI/H Diamond Open Wrap Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Shape Natural SI/H Diamond Open Wrap Ring 18K White Gold features a bypass ring with oval cut diamonds set on the one end with pear cut diamonds set on the other end.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Multi-Band Ring, 0.40ct, Modern Design, USA
Located in Jupiter, FL
This a fine, five-row diamond lady's fashion band in solid 14K white gold. Five layers of diamonds and gold make this ring one of a kind. The diamonds are bezel set to perfection and...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Multi-Stone Stackable Rings
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold gemstone, stackable rings. The gold tests 56.5% with an XRF metal analyzer. There are about .50 total carats of diamonds and .50 total carats of natural emeralds, rubi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Natural 1.52 Carat Diamond & Multi-Color Pear Shape Sapphire Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Natural 1.52 Carat Diamond & Multi-Color Pear Shape Sapphire Ring Product: Natural Diamond & Multi-Color Sapphire Ring Ring Material: 18K White Gold Diamond/Gemston...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Black Rhodium Multi-Color Sapphires and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Also the ring features 155 round cut diamonds prong set weighing 1.30 ct color grade (I) clarity grade (I1)
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k G...
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ethiopian Opal & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Band Ring with Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold ring made of 5 bands with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and small diamonds / Made in Italy 1960s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold 1 1/4 cttw Diamond Multi-Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A diamond fashion band ring that is designed with three rows of baguette diamonds. The wide band is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The total diamond weight is 1 1/4 carats. This is...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Unique Diamond and Multi Sapphire Spinner Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire and Diamond Spinner Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural multi sapphire of 0.43 carats and diamonds of 0.63 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 4.00 Carat Round Diamond Multi-Row Domed Wide Statement Band Ring
Located in Tampa, FL
Platinum 4.00 Carat VS2/G Round Brilliant Diamond Multi-Row Dome Band – Wide Platinum Statement Ring An extraordinary statement of elegance and brilliance, this wide platinum diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
2.22ct Multi-Shape Natural Diamond Marquise Pear Cluster Dome Ring 14k Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Opulent, sculptural, and impossibly brilliant — this multi-shape natural diamond cluster dome ring is a genuine showstopper.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dainty 14K Gold Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring, 0.44ct
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute and Dainty Sapphire and Diamond band that is sure to elevate your jewelry collection! There are 13 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.19 carats and 13 Round Cut Pink and Yellow Sa...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
Multi-Color Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Multi-Color Sapphire 3.04 carats with Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.81 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Multi-Color Round Shape Sapphire Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K White Gold Natural Diamond & Multi-Color Round Shape Sapphire Ring Product: Natural Diamond & Multi-Color Sapphire Ring Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone/Diamond Details:...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mixed Cut Multi-Colored Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 9.75 Experience the allure of modern luxury with our stunningly sparkly mixed cut multi-colored diamond cocktail ring, masterfully crafted in polished 18 karat rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gol...
18KT Rose Gold Ring with Multi-Color Princess-Cut Sapphires and Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18KT rose gold, this elegant ring features 0.35 carats of natural brilliant-cut diamonds paired with 0.92 carats of princess-cut multi-colored sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 7.50 carats Ceylon Multi Sapphires & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and gorgeous, Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Colombian Emerald, Multi Sapphires & Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Multi Sapphires Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,797Sale Price|29% Off
Multi Fancy Shape 2.10 Carats Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 KT Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Of cocktail parties and fine dressing, our Trenita Diamond ring is bejeweled with 13 sparkling marquise, pear, emerald, and oval cut diamonds in 14KT white gold, ideal for a star stu...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.31cttw Prong Set Round Diamond Multi Row Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and elegant diamond wide band ring. This ring features prong set tiny round brilliant cut diamonds in alternating multi rows.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Radiant Cut Garnet and Multi Row Diamond Cocktail Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This striking platinum ring showcases a bold radiant step-cut deep red garnet at its center, framed in a sleek half bezel setting that emphasizes its rich saturation an...
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Multi-Segment Band Ring, ~1.35 CTW, Italy
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Multi-Segment Band Ring, ~1.35 CTW Metal: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 90 round brilliant cut diamonds, ~1.35 CTW total, approximately 0.015 CT each, F col...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Cut 2.57Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Cut 2.57Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry This exquisite ring showcases a round brilliant center diamond, beautifully surrounded by layers of ro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Cut 2.57Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Cut 2.57Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry This exquisite ring showcases a round brilliant center diamond, beautifully surrounded by layers of ro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 2.0 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond White Gold Multi Row Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement of brilliance with this luxurious wide wedding band, designed to captivate from day to night. Expertly crafted in 14 karat gold, this striking piece showcases 1...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 3.25 Carat Natural Multi Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This 925 sterling silver ring showcases 14 natural multi sapphires in square and round cuts, measuring 5x3 mm and 2x2 mm, with a total gemstone weight of 3.25 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Multi Row Pavé Diamond Domed Band Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This gorgeous ring, set in elegant 14 karat white gold, boasts a chic and timeless design. The dome shape adds a sense of volume and prominence to the piece, creating...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Multi Band Ring Size 6.25 #19545
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Multi Band Ring Size 6.25- This stunning multi band ring features 23 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Solid 18k White Gold 5.09 Carat Multi Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold featuring natural multi sapphire of 5.09 carats and diamonds of 0.56 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1.00 Carat Multi-Row Baguette Diamond Band Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This wedding anniversary make her feel out of the world by presenting this diamond fashion band. The sterling silver band, features six sleek rows encrusted with precious baguette cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
5.5 Carat Oval Kunzite & Diamond Channel 18K Gold Multi-Row Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (polished) Size: 7.5 (adjustable) Weight: 17.2 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Kunzite Carat: 5.5 Carat Color: Pale Pink C...
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 3.9 Carat Multi-Stone Rough Colored Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Nine 4mm multi-colored rose-cut natural diamonds are held in simple bezels in a geometric Steven Battelle design with large "jawan" (gold balls) providing the structural support. ...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,983Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Shape Diamond Multi-Row Cocktail Ring, 2.63 Carats, 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This pear shape diamond ring combines the appeal of a multi-row diamond ring, designer diamond ring, contemporary fine jewelry, and collector-worthy natural diamond jewelry, making i...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Multi Shape Diamond Bypass Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Multi Shape Diamond Bypass Platinum A captivating vintage diamond bypass ring, masterfully crafted in platinum, exudes timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Platinum
3 Carat Natural Diamond Statement Ring in 18K White Gold Multi Row Design
Located in Diera, AE
This exceptional statement ring is crafted in 18K white gold and showcases 3.00 carats of natural diamonds in a striking multi-row design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Cut 1.64Ct Natural Diamond Chevron Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Cut 1.64Ct Natural Diamond Chevron Engagement Ring 14k White Gold Jewelry This ring features a stunning arrangement of pear and round-cut diamonds, meticulously set to create a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Multi Cut 1.64Ct Natural Diamond Chevron Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Cut 1.64Ct Natural Diamond Chevron Engagement Ring 18k White Gold Jewelry This ring features a stunning arrangement of pear and round-cut diamonds, meticulously set to create a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.29 Carat Total Two Row Multi-Shape Diamond Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very chic, distinctive and fashionable ring showcasing a series of mixed cut diamonds in a two row inter-twisting design that consist of pear shape, brilliant round, marquise and e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.31 Carat Multi Row Round and Baguette Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Classic round diamond and baguette ring. This ring is made of 18K yellow gold with a center row of baguette natural diamonds down the center of the ring (left to right) and two rows...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.41 Carat Lab-Grown Diamond Multi-Row Statement Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
This striking contemporary multi-row statement band ring delivers a powerful, high-impact aesthetic that beautifully reinterprets classic luxury geometries.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.68 CT Natural Diamond Multi-Row Domed Pave Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 14K solid yellow gold multi-row domed pavé diamond band ring produces that quality with exceptional completeness.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Multi-Color Sapphire & Diamond 14K (18K Custom) Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant band ring features an exquisite blend of multi-colored sapphires in radiant hues, including shades of orange, pink, yellow, and blue, each beautifully highlighted by spa...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 2.00 Cttw Diamond Fashion Multi Row Cocktail Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
Envelop your finger in the opulence of our .925 Sterling Silver Diamond Fashion Multi Row Cocktail Ring, a treasure trove of glistening splendor.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
14K Yellow Gold 0.81 Ct Multi-Shape Diamond Cluster Beaded Open Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This multi-shape diamond cluster beaded open band ring achieves precisely that.
Diamond, 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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