Solid 14k Yellow Gold .30ctw Round Diamond "V" Chevron Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 6.11 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 24.1mm (0...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 0.67ctw Round & Baguette Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 4.1 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Wid...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.60ctw Emerald Cut Pastel Sapphire Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in West Hempstead, NY
Ring size is 7 and the ring is in new condition. 14K yellow gold Approx. 1.60ctw emerald cut pastel sapphires North south setting 2.7 grams Ring size 7 New condition A graceful and c...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Keepsake 14k Yellow Gold 0.88ctw Diamond Cluster Classy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 0.88ctw Material: 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold center basket Total Weight: 5.11 Grams Overall Width: 12.90mm (0.50") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.98mm ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow & White Gold Beaded Floral Open Concave Work Band Ring sz6.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents - Stamped 14k Weight: 3.64 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on finger, item can NOT be sized) Ring Width: 6mm (0.23") (top of the r...
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 6ct Oval Purple Amethyst & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 8 grams Ring size: 7.75 (sizable) Ring Length: 14.80mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 17.35mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 8.40mm (rise off ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Men's Yellow Gold 0.20ctw Diamond Nugget Dual Ram's Head Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 18.8mm (0.74") (top of ring - north to south) - 3.3mm (bottom of shank) Ring Heig...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 18k White Gold 0.37ctw Diamond Solitaire Promise Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 2.7 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 5.6mm (0.22") (top of the r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Platinum 0.40ctw Old European Cut Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 6.2mm (0.24") (top of the ring, north to south), 16.6mm (0.65") (east to west, diamond to diamond). 2.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.7mm rise off the finger Con...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Gold 0.12ct Round Bezel Diamond Solitaire Polished Finish Target Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 7.5mm (0.29") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.5mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.35ct Diamond Solitaire Ribbed Open Pear Shaped Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 13.2mm (0.52") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.2mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.25ctw Round & Baguette Fiery Diamond Swirl Knot Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 14.5mm (0.57") (top of the ring, north to south), 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 9.4mm rise off the finger Condition: 1 Diamond has a very tiny chip (only seen ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Wide Textured Floral Filigree Pierced Cigar Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.8 Grams Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger, ring can not be sized) Overall Width: 16.1mm (0.63") (top of the ring - north to south) Overal...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Panther Motif Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ring size: 7.25 (sizable) Ring Length: 19.75mm (east to west) Ring Width: 10mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 10.50mm (rise off finger, approx.)
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.86ctw Old Diamond Swirl Engagement w/ Custom Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 10.67 Grams (total weight for both rings) Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Width: 11.4m...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Gold 6.74ctw Marquise Morganite & Diamond White Enamel Wide Bombe Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice brilliant white diamonds -1.08ctw (exact) Total Carat Weight: 6.74 (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14k Solid Gold Engravable Wide Grooved Squared Signet Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 9.07 Grams Ring Size: 11.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 16.30mm (0.64") (to...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond 4 Row Milgrain Etched Knot Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 9.3mm (0.36") (top of the ring, north to south), 4.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.4mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum 0.44ct Diamond Seed Pearl Tulip Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Solid Platinum Top Weight: 2.60 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (We can custom size this ring. Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring ...
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Men's 14k Yellow Gold 0.99ctw Diamond Nugget Texture Large Robust Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 14 Grams Ring Size: 10.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Wi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14k White Gold Round Diamond & Emerald Butterfly Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ring size: 4.5 (sizable) Ring Length: 18.80mm (east to west) Ring Width: 17.50mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 10mm (rise off finger, approx.)
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Solid Gold 0.70ctw Round Diamond & Emerald Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 4.7 Grams Ring Size: 8.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 11.6mm (0.45")(to...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English 9k Rosy Yellow Gold 9mm Wide Plain Classic Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 9k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 9.31 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 ( fitted on finger, we CANNOT size this ring) Ring Width: 9mm (0.35")(top of the ring, north to south) Ring Heig...
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Elegant Platinum GIA 2.99ctw Oval Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 18.6mm (0.73") (top of the ring - north to south) - 15.6mm (0.61")(east to west) - 2.8mm (bottom of the shank) ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18k Gold Multi Color Shape Gemstones & Diamond Mosaic Wide Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 23.4mm (0.92") (top of the ring - north to south), 6.4mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4mm rise off the fi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold 1.35ctw Ruby & Diamond Sideways Pyramid Marquise Shape Navette Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4 Grams Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 12.5mm (0.49") (top of...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Fiery Brilliant Diamond Wavy Solid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 6.7mm (0.26") (top of the ring - north to south) - 4.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.5mm rise off the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold All - 14k Gold Shank Due to Sizing Weight: 5.1 Grams Ring Size: 11.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ri...
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 0.15ctw Round Diamond Diagonal Hammered Finish Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14K White Gold Weight: 4.66 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (We can custom size this ring. Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 7.7mm (0.30") to...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 10k Yellow Gold Trillion Rolltop Amethyst Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Trillion Rolltop Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Purple Color - 12.4 x 13.3mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Round Brilliant Cut - Channe...
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950’s Birks Platinum Cabochon Sapphire French Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Birks
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The contrast between the saturated cabochons and the crisp geometry of the diamond cuts underscores the quality of both materials and execution. The ring measures 0.60 inches north t...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Marquise Baguette & Round Diamond Cluster Flared Petite Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 9mm (0.35") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.1mm rise off the fing...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Invisible Set Square Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ring size: 7.25 (sizable) Ring Length: 22.90mm (east to west) Ring Width: 11.55mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 6mm (rise off finger, approx.)
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Effy 14K Yellow Gold White & Brown Diamond Safari Dragon Ring
By Effy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ring size: 4.75 (sizable) Ring Length: 19.75mm (east to west) Ring Width: 9.75mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 8mm (rise off finger, approx.)
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Fiery Orangy Peach Oregon Sunstone Solitaire Braided Design Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 10mm (0.39") (At the solitaire, top of the ring, north to south) - 2.4mm (bottom of both shank) Ring Height: 9....
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unique Shape Platinum 10.08ctw Watermelon Tourmaline & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) - 10ct (exact) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice White Color - 0.08ctw (exact) Total Carat Weight: 10.08 (exact) Material: Solid .850+ Platinum...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold .20ctw Diamond Sandblast & Polished Crossover Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 9.7mm (0.38") (top of the ring - north to south) - 5.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.3mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.15ctw Diamond & Scalloped Design Open Chevron V Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.9 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 25.6mm (1") (top of the ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.85ctw High Quality Oval Rich Blue Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Rich Blue - High Quality - 9x6.4mm - 2.37ct (exact) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow & White Gold Pave Diamond Dual Finish Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 5 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 10.2mm (0.40") (t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 18k Gold & Platinum GIA Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 13mm (0.51") (top of the ring - north to south), 15.9mm (0.62")(east to west, diamond to diamond), 5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.5mm rise off the finger Condit...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Gold 2.04ctw Cornflower Blue Sapphire & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Top Weight: 6 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Dimensions: 19.4...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold 1.31ctw High Quality Alternating Emerald & Diamond Classic Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 3.78 Grams Overall Width: 3.7mm (0.14") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.4mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 3.8mm rise off t...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Round Diamond Textured Wave Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ring size: 6 (sizable) Ring Length: 24.40mm (east to west) Ring Width: 22mm (top of the ring - north to south) Stamped 18k on inside of ring All of our items are evaluated by a pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Textured Marquise Squared Shank Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.62 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 ( fitted on finger, item can not be sized) Ring Width: 6.6mm (0.26") (top of the ring - north to south) - 3mm (bott...
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 2.25ctw Pave Set Sapphire & Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 9.81 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 13.6mm (0.53")(top of the...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 4 Round Diamond Petite Dainty Neat Bezel Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 6.3mm (0.25") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.6mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.50ctw Marquise Diamond Pyramid 7 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.56 Grams Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 5.8mm (0.22") (top ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA Color Change Brazil Alexandrite Alternated Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 6.4mm (0.25") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.5mm rise off the finger Stamp: PT900 - D0.37 - 0.47 Condition: Excellent cond...
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 2.23ctw Large Round Pave Set Diamonds Domed Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 9.8mm (0.38") (top of the ring - north to south), 4.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.5mm rise off the finger Stamp: 2.23 - PT900 Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Platinum
14k White Gold Oval Sapphire & Bezel Diamond Petite Promise Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 2.37 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 6.18mm (0.24") (top of the ring -...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Midcentury White Gold 1.3ctw Diamond Solitaire w/ Baguette Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 10mm (0.39") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.7mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage midcentury.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 0.28ctw Baguette & Round Brilliant Diamond Wrap Stack Look Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (17) Natural Genuine Diamond - 10 Baguette & 7 Round Brilliant Cut - Channel & Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.28ct (exact) Material: Solid 18k White Gold W...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 2.70ctw Baguette Channel Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 5
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum & Palladium Weight: 4.77 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can NOT custom size this ring) Band Width: 5.2mm (0.20")(top of the ring, north to sout...
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Classic Platinum Cornflower Blue Oval Sapphire Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 3.62ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Platinum * Natural oval-cut sapphire: 3.62 carats (weighed) * Approximately 1.50 carats total weight in round brilliant-cut natural diamonds * Diamonds: G–H co...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
New 18k White Gold 0.74ctw Blue Sapphire Eternity Dainty Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 2mm (0.07") (top of the ring, north to south) Ring Height: 2.1mm rise off the finger Condition: New!
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Platinum 0.60ctw Round Pave Diamond Stackable Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 2.5mm (0.10")(top of the ring - north to south), 2.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 2.9mm rise off the finger Condition: Band shows some surface scratches & nic...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Handmade Men's White Gold Gray Star Sapphire Diamond Pinky Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 12.3mm (0.48") (top of the ring - north to south) - 12.4mm (0.49")(diamond to diamond, east to west) - 2.8mm (b...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold 0.35ctw Pear & Square Step Cut Ruby Ring Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Measurements: 5.8mm (0.23")(top of the ring - north to south), 1.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.3mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 4.84ctw Oval Aquamarine & Step Cut Diamond Sides Classic Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Very Clean Brilliant Blue Color - 12.3x10mm - 4.50ct (exact) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rectangula...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
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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Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
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