Zolotas 22k Gold Buff Top Aventurine Solitaire Hammered Dented Bezel Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 22k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.8 Grams Ring Size: 4.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 9mm (0.35") (top of the ri...
Aventurine, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Yellow & White Gold 1.06ctw Fiery Diamond Woven Scalloped Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Top (handmade) Total Weight: 8.53 Grams Overall Width: 16.8mm (0.66") (top of the ring - north to south), 5.8mm (bottom of the shank) O...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Floating Tahitian Pearl w/ Diamond & Ruby Square Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.2 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 7.4mm (0.29") (top of ring...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.02ctw Carre Step Cut Diamond 5 Stone Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 4.3mm (0.17") (top of the ring - north to south) - 15.8mm (0.62")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 2.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5mm rise off the finger Sta...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.03ctw Carre Step Cut Diamond 5 Stones Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 4.7mm (0.17") (top of the ring - north to south) - 16.4mm (0.64")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 1.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.2mm rise off the finger S...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 4.85ctw Cabochon Vivid Star Sapphire & Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 9.6mm (0.38") (top of the ring - north to south) - 13.3mm (0.52")(east to west, diamond to diamond). 2.2mm (bot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Square Cut Alternating Sapphire & Diamond 5 Stone Channel Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Cut - Channel Set - Royal Blue Color - 0.48ctw (exact) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Princess Cut - Channel Set - H/I Colo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Cabochon Black Onyx Heavy Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 26.1mm (1") (top of the ring - north to south) - 30.3mm (1.1")(east to west) - 3.5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 13.5mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pavé Round Diamond Chunky Statement Cocktail Knot Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 17.6 grams Ring size: 7.75 (sizable) Ring Length: 23.75mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 20.75mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 6.15mm (rise o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum 0.62ctw Old Diamond Solitaire Engagement or Promise Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 5mm (approx. 0.19") (top of ring - north to south), 1.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.6mm rise off the...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum Old Single Cut Channel Set Diamond Dainty Band ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 2.4mm (0.09") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.4mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 1.4mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Oval Bezel Carnelian Repousse Scroll work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.45 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 17.6mm (0.69") (top of th...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Gold 11.80ctw Large Oval Peridot Diamond Daisy Flower Setting Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Dimensions: 17.6mm (0.69") (top of the ring - north to south), 4.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 12.3mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.90ct Rare Ceylon Cat's Eye Purple Sapphire Collet Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 10.8mm (0.42") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.1mm rise off the...
Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Victorian Rosy Gold 4ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Rosy Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.23 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (fitted on finger, we can custom size this ring. please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiri...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Large 13.92mm Tahitian Pearl w/ Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 9 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 21.6mm (0.85") (top of ring - ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.89ctw Baguette Sapphire & Diamond 3 Row Wide Wavy Chevron Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (17) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Channel Set -White Fiery Brilliant Diamonds - 0.68ctw (exact) (22) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Marquise Ruby & Diamond Clusters Geometric Platter Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Ruby - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - Slightly Pink Red Color - 2.51ctw (exact) (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice B...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Men's 14k Solid Gold 1.75ctw Round Diamond Cluster 16.3mm Wide Rectangular Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold W/ White Gold Top Weight: 15.66 Grams Ring Size: 11.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior to purchase for sizi...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Platinum 1.4ctw Oval Sapphire w/ Baguette & Round Diamond Shoulders Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 7.9mm (0.31") (top of the ring - north to south) - 15.3mm (0.60")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 2.2mm (bo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 1.28ctw Oval Rich Blue Aquamarine and Diamond Long Freeform Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Rich Blue Color - 8.3x6.2mm - 1.10ct (exact) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 4.77ctw Long Emerald Cut Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 16.6mm (0.65") (top of the ring - north to south) - 2.5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 8.4mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light wear.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique Victorian Rosy Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.67 Grams Overall Width: 12.57mm (0.49") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.81mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 4.25mm rise o...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Solid Gold Lattice Open Work Wide Band Ring sz7
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 4.37 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fitted on finger, item can NOT be sized) Ring Width: 6.5mm (0.25") (top of the ring - north ...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Scarab 14k Yellow Gold 0.34ctw Diamond Textured Detailed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 19.64 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 19.1mm (0.75") (top of th...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Tiger's Eye Cabochon Statement Cocktail Brutalist Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 9.2 grams Ring size: 9 (sizable) Ring Length: 22.75mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 16mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 8.75mm (rise off fing...
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold & Silver Cabochon Moonstone Fancy Prong Set Large Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Weight: 17.3 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 18mm (...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950’s Platinum Carré Diamond & Vivid Emerald Scroll Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Era: Circa 1950s * Metal: Platinum * Diamonds: Approx. 2.40ctw carré-cut diamonds; each approx. .20ct * Diamond Color: G–I * Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 * Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum 1.96ctw Clean Bright Green Emerald w/ Round & Baguette Diamonds Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Clean Bright Brilliant Green - 1.11ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold GIA Vivid Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.02 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (We can custom size this ring - Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 7.7mm (0.30") ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum GIA 3.23ctw Cushion Ruby Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 17.2mm (0.67") (top of ring, north to south), 2.4mm (bottom of shank) Height: 12.3mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14k White Gold 2.60ctw Large Diamonds Round Cluster Dual Halo Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 8.8 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
Vintage Platinum 1.08ctw Carre Step Cut Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 4.6mm (0.18") (top of the ring - north to south) - 16mm (0.63")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 2.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.5mm rise off the finger Sta...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Detailed Textured Ribbon Bow Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.09 Grams Ring Size: 4.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 15.4mm (0.61") (top of th...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sugarloaf Pyramid Signet Heavy Statement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 17 grams Ring size: 7 (sizable) Ring Length: 16.75mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 13.80mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 7.40mm (rise off fi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Pear Cabochon White Fiery Opal Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.5 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 16.2mm (0.63") (top of th...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Platinum 3.37ctw Cushion Aquamarine & Diamond Sides Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 13mm (0.51") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.4mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.6mm rise off the fi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
18k White Gold 1.50ctw Round Brilliant Cut Sapphire Eternity Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 2.7mm (0.10") (top of the ring, north to south) Ring Height: 2.4mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent condition!
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid Gold 0.38ctw Diamond Flower Cluster Split Shank Ring Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow and White Gold Weight: 4.3 Grams Ring Size: 3.0 (Fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 10.33mm (0.40") (...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chimento 18k Yellow & Rose Gold Textured Bombe Statement Ring
By Chimento
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold - 18k Rose Gold Center Weight: 15.17 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 2...
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Round Diamond Cluster Openwork Wave Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 12.2 grams Ring size: 7.25 (sizable) Ring Length: 24.75mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 27.75mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 7.60mm (rise o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Pavé 1.50ct Round Diamond Saddle Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 10.5 grams Ring size: 5.25 (sizable) Ring Length: 21.15mm (east to west - cluster) Ring Width: 19.35mm (north to south - cluster) Ring Height: 4.80mm (rise off finger) Botto...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k TT Gold 3.30ctw Large Oval Sapphire Solitaire & Princess Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow and White Gold Weight: 8.21 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 9.2mm (0.36")(...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.15ctw GIA Oval Bright Burma Ruby & Round Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 12.2mm (0.48") (top of ring, north to south), 13.4mm (0.52")(east to west, ruby to ruby) - 3.1mm (bottom of shank) Height: 7.2mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some ligh...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carved Flower Coral Open Work Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3 Grams Overall Width: 18.7mm (0.73") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.3mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 7.6mm rise off th...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum High Cabochon Cats Eye Green Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications * Platinum * Natural cats-eye green tourmaline: 8.70 carats (stamped) * Natural round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds: 0.48 carat total weight (stamped) * Dia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Classic Yellow Gold Nice Green Emerald w/ Diamond Sides Dainty Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Nice Green Color w/ Natural Inclusions- 5.6x3.9mm (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut -...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Oval Sapphire 0.25ctw Diamond Cluster Floral Dainty Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 10.4mm (0.41") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold 1.68ctw Yellow Sapphire & Fancy Cognac Diamond Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 12mm (0.47") (top of the ring - north to south), 5.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.5mm rise off the finger Stamp: S1.20 - 0.48- 18k - FM Condition: Shows some li...
Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 0.25ctw Pave Diamond Pyramid Roof Chevron Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.65 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 11.7mm (0.46") (top of th...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Byzantine Revival Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 12.6 grams Ring Size: 8.25 (sizeable) Ring Length: 20.25mm (east to west - top portion) Ring Width: 20.40mm (north to south) Ring Height: 3.40mm (rise off finger) Bottom Sh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum & Palladium 0.40ctw Pave Diamond 3 Row Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 8.5mm (0.33") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.6mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
Antique Platinum 2.1mm Wheat Engraving & Floral Patterns Stack Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Total Weight: 1.8 Grams Overall Width: 2.1mm (0.08") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 1.1mm rise off the finger Size: 8.0 (Fitted on a fi...
Platinum
Estate 18k White Gold Angel Skin Coral Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Weight: 13.3 grams Ring size: 8 (sizable) Ring Length: 23.20mm (top of the ring - east to west) Ring Width: 15.80mm (top of the ring - north to south) Ring Height: 11.10mm (rise off...
Coral, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold 2.76ctw Channel Bar Set Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.86 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 10.2mm (0.40") (top of th...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14k Yellow Gold Purple Tanzanite Flower Cluster Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 21.04mm (0.82") (top of the ...
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum GIA Emerald Cut E VVS1 Diamond Elongated East West Bezel Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Bezel Set - E Color - VVS1 Clarity - 1.31ctw (exact) Material: Platinum Stamped - Tests .900+ Weight: 4.3 Grams Ring Size: ...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Gold 1.02ct GIA Marquise Bezel Diamond East West Solitaire Brushed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 7.7mm (approx. 0.30") (top of ring - north to south), 2.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.2mm rise off t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.38ctw Old Cushion Sapphire Marquise & Round Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 15.4mm (0.60") (top of the ring - north to south), 12.6mm (0.49")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 2.2mm (bo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Custom Platinum 4.13ctw Long Green Tourmaline & Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) - 3.76ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.37ctw (exact) Total Carat Weight: 4.13 (exact) Material: So...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 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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