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Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautiful Art Deco era cocktail ring! The ring is made with nine old European cut Diamonds set in an open metal work flat top with two Diamond bezel set on the north and south of ...
Diamond, White Gold
14k White Gold Oval Aquamarine w/ Sapphire Halo & Diamond Buckle Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 4.10 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Top of ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Gold & Platinum GIA 14.36mm Pearl w/ Diamond Floral Layers Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold with .850+ Platinum Top Weight: 14.88 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with si...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14k TT Gold 2ctw Diamond & Vivid Yellow Sapphire Wide Domed Pave Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White & Yellow Gold Weight: 11.32 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 16.1mm (0.63"...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Diamond Multi Band Crossover Twist Wide Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 12.5 grams Ring size: 7.25 (sizable) Ring Length: 28.25mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 25.60mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 10.70mm (rise ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Men's 14k White Gold 0.16ctw Diamond Solitaire Brushed Finish Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 8.6 Grams Ring Size: 10 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 8.34mm (0.32") (top of the r...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Arow Design Sides Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 14.1mm (0.55") (top of the ring - north to south) - 18.5mm (0.72")(diamond to diamond, east to west) - 4mm (bot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ostby & Barton Sterling Silver Watermelon Agate Buckle Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Sterling Silver .925 Weight: 2.86 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 12.46mm (0.74") (top of th...
Agate, Sterling Silver
14k White Gold 1.25ctw Diamond Wide Stack Style Look Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 11.09 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 10.25mm (0.40") (top of t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Fiery Oval Opal Scalloped Open Work Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.97 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 19.3mm (0.76") (top of th...
Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.47ctw Oval Royal Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Accents Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 6.8mm (0.26")(top of the ring - north to south), 9.7mm (0.38")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 2mm (bottom o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold .45ct Round Diamond Squared Solitaire Filigree Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 9.5mm (0.67")(top of the ring, north to south), 1.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.3mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Nice Quality 6.79ct Cabochon Sharp Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 17.7mm (0.69") (top of the ring - north to south) - 14.6mm (0.57")(east to west, baguette to baguette) - 2mm (b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 2.45ctw Oval Blue Sapphire w/ Baguette Marquise & Round Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 12.7mm (0.50") (top of the ring - north to south) - 17.7mm (0.69")(east to west, diamond to diamond ) - 3.2mm (...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Classic Platinum 2ctw Round Cut Diamond Wedding Stack Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .900+ Platinum Weight: 6.25 Gram Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, ring can not be sized) Ring Width: 3.5mm (0.13")(top of the ring - north to south)) Ring Height: ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 5.52ctw Long Cushion Golden Precious Topaz Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Precious Topaz - Elongated Long Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Great Golden Color - 12x8.2mm - 5.46ct (exact stamped) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round B...
Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Rene Escobar Silver & 18k Rose Gold Burnish Diamond Wide Band Ring
By rene escobar
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Sterling Silver w/ 18k Rose Gold Total Weight: 10.63 Grams Overall Width: 8.7mm (0.34") (top of the ring - north to south), 6.6 mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Heig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum 4.95ctw GIA No Heat Color Change Sapphire w/ Diamond Halo Frame Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Vintage Oval Cut - Prong Set - Bluish Violet changing to Purple - No Heat - 3.58ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complet...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Classic Platinum 1.5ctw Emerald & Baguette Diamond Step Style Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Very Nice Green Color - Natural Inclusions - 1.13ct (exact stamped) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Straight Baguett...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Large Solid White gold 15.09ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Rectangular Cut - Prong Set - Greenish Blue Color - 14.45ct (exact. stamped) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pron...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
White Gold 3.99ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Wheat Engraved Milgrain Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 11.6mm (0.45") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.5mm rise off the finger Condition: Like new!
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Top Quality True Royal Blue Pear Sapphire Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 9.8mm (0.38") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.6mm rise off the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 0.12ctw Diamond Heart Buckle Well Made Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 9.35mm (0.37") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.4mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.1mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light wear.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VintageDiamond Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral 1.05 TDW Old Mine
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The diamonds grade from SI1 to I2 clarity and I color. The top of the ring measures 14mm North-South. This ring is size 11 (can easily be resized by your jeweler).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Retro 14k Rose Gold & Palladium 1.17ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Swivel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold w/ Palladium Top Total Weight: 5.86 Grams Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 17.4...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.09ctw Baguette Ruby & Round Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 8.2mm (0.32")(top of the ring, north to south), 15.5mm (0.61")(east to west, diamond to diamond)- 2.4mm (bottom of the shank) Thickness: 4.1mm Rise Off the Finger.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Marco Bicego 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Quartz Solitaire Brushed Finish Ring
By Marco Bicego
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.19 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 14mm (0.55") (top of the...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Large Carved Carnelian Cameo Trojan Knight Men's Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 16.9 Grams Ring Size: 11.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 22mm (0.86") (top of the ...
Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Yellow Gold 1ctw Old European Cut Diamond 3 Stone Gypsy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 8-9k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.95 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 7.3mm (0.28") (top of th...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum & Gold GIA 20.68ctw Large No Heat Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 23.3mm (0.91") (top of the ring - north to south), 19.7mm (0.77")(east to west, at the diamond halo), 3.4mm (bo...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Solid Platinum 8.69ctw Cabochon Cat's Eye & Diamond Ballerina Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Cat's Eye - Almost Round Cabochon Cut - Claw Prong Set - Yellowish Green Color - Sharp Eye - 7.86ct (exact) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette...
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Textured Leaf Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.32 Grams Ring Size: 10.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 33.3mm (1.3") (top of the rin...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum w/ Gold Fiery Old Mine Cut Diamond & Sapphire Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overall Ring Dimensions: 11.4mm (0.45") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.8mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique. 1 Diamond has a sma...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Stella 1992 18k Yellow Gold Burnish Diamond Band Ring Size 52
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.95 Grams Ring Size: Size 52. Will fit a 5.5 finger. (We CANNOT custom size this ring) Ring Width: 3.9mm (0.15")(top of the ring, north to so...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 4.53ctw Oval Aquamarine Diamonds Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 13.7mm (0.54") (top of the ring - north to south), 4.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 8.1mm rise off the finger Stamp: k18 - 3.91 - D0.62 Condition: Excellent condi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 0.70ctw Round Brilliant Salt & Pepper Diamond Spiral Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Nice brilliant diamonds Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 6.9 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 16...
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Polished Finish Abstract Open Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.49 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 16.30mm (0.64") (top of t...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Purple Amethyst Cabochon Diamond Pavé Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 20.2 grams Ring size: 11.5 (sizable) Ring Length: 27mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 18.85mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 12.80mm (rise off...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Moonstone Nugget Open Coral Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 8.08 Grams Ring Size: 4.0 (fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 17.6mm (0.69") (top of the...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 7.3ctw GAL Graded Cabochon Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 17mm (0.67") (top of the ring - north to south) - 16.6mm (0.65") (east to west - diamond to diamond), 2.7mm (bo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k White Gold 1.40ctw Sapphire & Diamond Checkerboard Pave Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 9.1mm (0.36") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.1mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Black & White Diamond Pavé Swirl Wave Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 10.7 grams Ring size: 6.5 (sizable) Ring Length: 21.65mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 29.75mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 8.50mm (rise of...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 1.71ctw Channel Step Cut Ruby w/ Diamond Square Tiered Pyramid Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 13.2mm (0.52") (top of ring, north to south), 13.2mm (0.52")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 1.8mm (bottom of shank) Height: 10.9mm rise off the finger Stamp: PT900 - R1.0...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14k Rosy Yellow Gold Polished Finish Hand Engraved Domed Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 6.82 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 ( fitted on finger, item can be sized) Ring Width: 13.2mm (0.52")(top of the ring, north to south), 6.7mm (bottom of ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 3.17ctw Baguette Diamond & Red Ruby Wide Fancy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 13.1mm (0.51") (top of the ring - north to south) - 9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.2mm rise off the finger Stamp: 18k - R0.88 - D2.29 Condition: Excellent cond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Solid 14k Yellow Gold Polished Domed 5.1mm Wide Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.34 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Wi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Solid 14k Rose Gold Polished Finish 4mm Wide Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold Weight: 4.92 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Widt...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
New Heavy 18k Yellow & White Gold .40ct Round Diamond Bezel Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 6.8mm (0.26") (top of the ring - north to south) - 4.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.4mm rise off the ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.23ctw Old Diamond Trillion Engagement Promise Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 6.1mm (approx. 0.24") (top of ring - north to south), 1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.3mm rise off the...
Diamond, Platinum
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Matte Finish Braided Basket Weave Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 8.5mm (0.33") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.1mm rise off the finger (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Textured Prong Set Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.96 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 12.71mm (0.5") (top of th...
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA Bright Orange Oval Sapphire Princess & Round Diamond 3.13ctw Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Measurements: 13.1mm (0.51") (top of the ring - north to south), 13.3mm (0.52")(east to west, princess diamond to prin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold & Platinum Diamond Scalloped 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 3.3mm (0.13")(top of the ring - north to south), 12.1mm (0.47")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 1.5mm (botto...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum .20ctw Single Cut Channel Set Diamond Milgrain Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .900+ Platinum Weight: 2.70 Gram Ring Size: 6.5 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1.41ctw Diamond Marquise Cut Vivid Green Emerald Flower Spray Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 8.2 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 16....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 1.0ctw Channel Bar Set Diamond Vertical 3 Row Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 7.2mm (0.28") (top of the ring - north to south) - 3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4mm rise off the fing...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum 1.75ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Total Weight: 11.03 Grams Overall Width: 13.2mm (0.51") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.8mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Heigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Silver 6.20ctw Oval Sapphire w/ Diamond Long Marquise Shape Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Silver Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Overall Width: 28.6mm (1.12") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.9mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 5mm rise off the finger ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco 0.95ctw Old European Diamond & Square Sapphire Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 9.7mm (0.38")(top of the ring, north to south), 1.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.9mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique, art deco.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k White Gold 5.28ctw GIA Color Change Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 14.9mm (0.58") (top of the ring - north to south) - 17.5mm (0.69")(east to west) - 2.2mm (bottom of the shank) ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
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