18k white gold multi band ring with diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A bold gold ring to shine in style. Twisting bands of 18 karat white gold of this striking tubogas ring surround 3 gold bands of sparkling diamonds, a total of 1.22 ct Impressive,...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Gemstone Ring Opal Sapphire Diamond Sz 6.5 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary opal, diamond & gemstone ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. Faceted opal measures 14mm x 11.5mm (estimated at 5 carats). 5 small diamonds total an estimated ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
14K Multi-Tone Gold Diamond Engagement Ring 0.88ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K multi-tone gold ring weighs 5.0 grams. The Center stone is .35ct, Clarity I1-I2, Color G-H-I, and eight smaller round cut diamonds on the sides, with a carat weight of 0.50.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,806Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Gemstone Band Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
A rich medley of color and brilliance, this handcrafted band ring showcases 2.01 carats of emeralds, 2.01 carats of sapphires, and 1.01 carats of rubies, all accented with 0.31 carat...
Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Row Diamond Ring 14k White Gold/Diamond Band
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone: 0.50 cttw Weight: 7.1 grams Size: 6- 6.25 (US sizing) This layered diamond ring is a crossover between a traditional diamond band and a cocktail r...
Diamond, White Gold
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement RIng
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.83 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.83 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.68 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.68 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.45 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 1.45 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 2.18 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.70 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat White Gold, with a total of 0.51 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.68 Carat Round Side Band Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.68 Carat White Diamonds. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.10 Carat 18 Karat Engagement Round Diamond Trilogy 4 Prongs Three-Stones Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Favourite classic, This trilogy ring representing past, present and future, Is made with three 0.70 carat diamonds with a total weight of 2.10 carat H / J Color, clarity VS / SI1, a...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
14K White Gold Retro Multi-Gemstone Diamond Cluster Ring, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 14 karat white gold multi-gemstone diamond ring features a vibrant and artistic cluster design showcasing a heart-shaped amethyst as its focal point.
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14...
3.69 Carat Diamond Multi Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 9.91 carats multi sapphire & 3.69 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gol...
Multi-Color Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This modern Italian ring is made in 18k rose gold and set with a stunningly colorful array of natural faceted oval sapphires - 20 sapphires of an estimated 14.5 carats, 1 center sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Multi-Gem Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Multi-Gem Ring This vibrant Van Cleef & Arpels ring captures the maison's mastery of playful yet sophisticated design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Multi Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tutti Frutti Knot Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 4.48 carats multi sapphire & 3.76 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified Multi Stone Natural Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
6 enchanting natural emeralds encircled by sparkling diamonds, meticulously crafted in solid gold. Refined elegance redefined. Perfect for May celebrations, birthdays, or as a meani...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Multi Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Tutti Frutti Statement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This exquisite ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is set with 6.01 carats multi sapphire, 1.14 carats ruby & 5.86 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,723Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Shaped London Blue Topaz Ring With Multi Gemstones & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.212g,D:0.06ct, Emer:0.96ct,Tanz:2.04ct,Topa:7.53ct US-7
Emerald, Tanzanite, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
3.08 Carat Natural Multi Colour Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.13 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Emerald Carat: 3.08 ct Colour: Mu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.08 Carat Natural Multi Colour Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.13 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Emerald Carat: 3.08 ct Colour: Mu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Love Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.40 Carat White Diamonds. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Love Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
18K White Gold Diamond and Multi Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 Markings: "750" Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 9.32 grams Diamonds: 0.21 carats Multi Sapphires: 1.57 carats
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Valentines Clover Diamond Ring Multi Color Diamonds 18K White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Yellow Diamond Clover Ring overall very Nice Classy and Elegant Real 18k White & Yellow Gold approx weight 4.70 grams. Natural Yellow Green and Pink Diamonds approx Total colors 0.7...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Silvorra 4.9 Carat Natural Multi Sapphire & Diamond Floral Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
A captivating blend of color and brilliance, this multi-sapphire and diamond floral ring makes a distinctive statement piece for both everyday elegance and special occasions.
Diamond, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.72ct Multi Color Sapphire 0.97ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 18k pink gold ring. The ring is set with lovely oval cut multi color sapphires that weigh approximately 1.72ct.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Kt Multi Precious Gem Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Multi Precious Gem Stone Diamond Ring Diamonds : Brilliant Cut Diamonds 0.34 Ct Ring size: 55 EU / 7.25 US ( can be adjusted for free) Total weight: 13.7 gram / 0.480 oz / 8...
Diamond, 18k Gold
4.22 Carat Diamond Multi Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Panther Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat gold.. It is set with 2.01 carats multi sapphire & 4.22 carats of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted Hamsa Shield Ring in 14KT Gold with Multi-Gemstones & Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Embrace both protection and luxury with this exquisite handcrafted Hamsa shield ring. A powerful symbol of strength and good fortune, this statement piece is masterfully designed in ...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold, ...
4.53 Carats Opal Multi Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Starburst Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with 4.53 carat Ethiopian opal, 2.07 carats sapphire & .35 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a s...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Rainbow 6tcw Multi-Gem Dome Ring with Diamond Accents 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant vintage dome ring crafted in solid 14K gold and set with an exuberant rainbow of natural gemstones, arranged in three elegant arched rows of oval and round cuts.
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
3.54 Carat Multi Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18KT two tone multi shaped fancy yellow diamond ring with 3.54 carats of five yellow diamonds and 0.90 carats micro pave diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 11 round white diamonds totaling of 0.29 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 3 round white diamonds totaling of 0.16 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 24 round white diamonds totaling of 0.27 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 30 round white diamonds totaling of 0.30 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
Opal & Multi Gemstone Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.856g, Diamond:0.25ct, Emerald:2.59ct, Opal:6.94ct, Tanzanite:2.73ct,
Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.3 Carat Diamond and Multi Sapphire Eternity Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 7.3 Carat Diamond and Multi Sapphire Eternity Ring is a masterful creation that seamlessly blends opulence with vibrant color.
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 5 round white diamonds totaling of 0.05 carats and 12 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.20 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 30 round white diamonds totaling of 0.18 carats and 2 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.06 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 35 round white diamonds totaling of 0.25 carats and 5 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.10 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 13 round white diamonds totaling of 0.08 carats and 6 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.19 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 13 round white diamonds totaling of 0.08 carats and 12 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.20 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 33 round white diamonds totaling of 0.20 carats and 9 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.15 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 43 round white diamonds totaling of 0.29 carats and 13 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.47 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 74 round white diamonds totaling of 0.85 carats and 4 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.13 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
White Gold 4.50 Carat Diamond Multi-Row Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold multi-band ring Crossover multi-band ring with round diamonds throughout, features 4.50 carats of diamonds Can be resized to any finger size Diamond specifications:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 22 round white diamonds totaling of 0.14 carats and 4 pear shape white diamonds totaling of 0.20 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 42 round white diamonds totaling of 0.29 carats, 17 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.47 carats and 6 pr...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,302Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Gemstone Disc Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.301g,D:0.09ct, Amet:0.04ct,Ioli:0.05ct,Quar:0.13ct,Sapp
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.40ct Multi Color Sapphire 1.25ct Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 14k white gold ring. The ring is set with lovely oval cut sapphires that weigh approximately 2.40ct. The sapphires are accentuated by sparkling round cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 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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