Antique Victorian Gold 0.56ct Old European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 6mm (approx. 0.23") (top of ring - north to south), 1.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 4.5mm rise off th...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold & Silver 1.53ctw GIA Sapphire & Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 9.1mm (0.36") (top of the ring - north to south) - 10.2mm (0.40")(east to west, stone to stone) - 2mm (bottom o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14k White Gold GIA Deep Vivid Cushion Purple Pink Sapphire Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 6.9mm (0.27") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.4mm rise off the ...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 14k White Gold & Yellow Gold Pyramids 0.06ctw Diamonds Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(top of the ring - north to south) - mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: mm (rise off finger) Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold Trillion Amethyst w/ Diamond Matte Finish Chevron Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 8.5 Grams Ring Size: 5.0 (fitted on finger, contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 13.7mm (0.54") (top of t...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Gold 4.15ctw Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring Curved Band Guard
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 4.15 (approx.) Material: Cluster Ring: Solid Platinum - Band: 14k White Gold Weight: 14.7 Grams (both) Ring Size: 9.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prio...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum 0.62ctw Old Diamond All Original Petite Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 5.1mm (0.20") (top of the ring , north to south), 1.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5mm rise off the fing...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Opal & Diamond Cluster Swirl Timeless Elegant Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 10.7mm (0.42") (north to south, top of the ring) - 1.5mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Rise: 7.5mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Silver Cushion Checkerboard Blue Topaz w/ Diamond Halo Albion Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Sterling Silver Weight: 9.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Top of Ring Dimensions: 16.3mm (0.64")...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18k Gold Old Diamond Solitaire Dainty Engraved Engagement Promise Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 6.1mm (0.24")(top of the ring, north to south), 1.2mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.7mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New 18k Gold & Platinum GIA 3.09ct European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 9.8mm (0.38") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique Diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold 0.23ct Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 5.9mm (0.23") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.4mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.2mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 3.46ctw Golden Orange Precious Topaz with Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Precious Topaz - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Golden Orange Color - 3.20ct (exact stamped) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Se...
Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Solid Yellow Gold Turquoise w/ Green Stone & Citrine Hand Sculpted Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 13.28 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 19.6mm (a...
Citrine, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow & White Gold 0.37ctw Sapphire w/ Diamond Wavy Freeform Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold & White Gold Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 5.7mm (0.22...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Handmade Solid Yellow Gold Rich Garnet Cluster Flower Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Overall Width: 12.4mm (0.48") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.3mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 8mm rise off the...
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Solid 9k Yellow Gold Claddagh Heart & Crown Irish Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 12.6mm (0.49") (top of the ring, north to south) - 4.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.1mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14k Yellow Gold 0.20ctw Round Pave Diamond Cross Signet Oval Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 8.97 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 16.5mm (0.65") (top of th...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow & White Gold 2.15ctw Large Fiery Brilliant Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Top Total Weight: 6.56 Grams Size: 8.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 1...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous 18k White Gold 2.04ctw Emerald Diamond Covered Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – 1 Natural Genuine Diamond - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Technical Grade - 100% Eye Clean - G Color - I1 Clarity - 6.4x5.05mm - 1.04ct (exact) 100 Natural Genuine Diamond ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Large Oval Carved Agate Cameo Trojan Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 12k Solid Rose Gold Weight: 7.9 Grams Ring Size: 4.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 27.6mm (1") (top of the ring...
Agate, Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold 1.43ctw GIA Old European Diamond Green & Black Calibre Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 10.9mm (0.43") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.3mm rise off the finger Condition: New custom made ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 12.32ctw Gray Sharp Star Sapphire w/ Diamond Frame Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 17.1mm (0.67") (top of the ring - north to south) - 14.5mm (0.57")(at the halo, east to west) - 2.8mm (bottom o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Amethyst Solitaire Ribbed Modernist Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Sized with an inner horseshoe. Can NOT size this ring) Ring Width: 22.3mm (0.87") (top of the ring - north to south)- 3.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 14.2mm (rise off finger...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold & Platinum 6.24ctw GIA Large Pear Rubellite Tourmaline & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 20.1mm (0.79") (top of the ring - north to south) - 6.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 8.4mm rise off the finger Stamp: 18k - PT - 6.05 - 0.19 Condition: Shows some...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unisex 14k Yellow Gold Inlaid Rectangular Black Onyx w/ Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 8.73 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 (We can custom size this ring. Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 15.6mm (0.61") ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold & Platinum 0.25ctw Diamond Dainty Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 8mm (0.31")(top of the ring, north to south) - 1.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.5mm rise off the finger Stamp: French Hallmark Condition: Antique, Edwardian.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold 1.03ctw GIA Old European Diamond Green & Black Calibre Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 11.1mm (0.43") (top of the ring - north to south), 1.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.4mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Cabochon Black Vein Turquoise & Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 25.4mm (1") (top of the ring - north to south), 19.5mm (0.7") (east to west) Ring Height: 11.4mm rise off the finger Condition: Vintage piece w/ original finish and patin...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Sideways Domed Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 8.4mm (0.33") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.3mm rise off the ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 1ctw Carre Square Step Cut Diamond Stack Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 4.5mm (0.18") (top of the ring - north to south) - 15.3mm (0.60")(east to west, diamond to diamond) - 2.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.5mm rise off the finger S...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold & Platinum 1.92ctw Diamond Large Boxy Geometric Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 20.7mm (0.81") (top of the ring - north to south) - 5.1mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 10.5mm rise off th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Large Oval Bezel Set Large Moonstone Open Work Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.47 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 21.3mm (0.84")(top of t...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Opal Sapphire & Diamond Waterfall Pyramid Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 8 Grams Ring Size: 9.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 17.75mm (0.69") (top of the ring - ...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 2.23 Carat Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
The diamond is set low in 4 triple prongs on the North-South-East-West. The ring contains a striking design of french cut blue sapphires and adorned with 20 single cut diamonds weig...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Classic Platinum & Palladium .20ctw Single Pave Diamond Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum & Palladium Weight: 2.67 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring) Band Width: 3.3mm (0.13")(top of the ring, north to sou...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Star Pave Diamond Twisted Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overall Width: 14.61mm (0.57")(top of the ring - north to south), 5.25mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 3.76mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows light wear, excellent overa...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 7.73ct Royal Purple Amethyst & Diamond Large Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.51 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 23.4mm (0.92") (top o...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold .97ctw Marquise Sapphire Diamond Frame Wide Flared Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 6.9 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger. We can custom size this ring - Please contact us priory to purchase for sizing inquiries...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Custom Mottled Jade Wide Eternity Band Ring Sz 5.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
We can NOT custom size this ring) Ring Width: 9.5mm (0.37") (approx.) (top of the ring - north to south) Height: 3.2mm (rises off the finger) Condition: Vintage.
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 3.43ctw GIA Long Oval Fiery Australian Black Opal Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Australian Opal - Long Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Black Base / Nice Play of Colors - 3.11ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below f...
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Antique 18k Yellow Gold 0.80ctw Old European Pave Diamond 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 5.3mm (0.21") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 2.5mm rise off the finger Condition: Antique.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Two Tone Gold 0.25ctw Diamond Cluster Nugget Textured Wide Band 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) - 4mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.9mm rise off the f...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.55ctw Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Petite Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Dimensions: 8.3mm (0.32") (top o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold High Quality .50ctw Diamond Bypass Look Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 15mm (0.59") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 7.3mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 2.6ctw High Quality Oval Sapphire Baguette Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 13.8mm (0.54") (top of the ring - north to south), 3.3mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 6.2mm rise off the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.54ctw Rectangular Emerald Diamond Sides East West Dainty Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 3.9mm (0.15") (top of the ring - north to south) - 1.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 3.6mm rise off the finger Condition: Shows some light surface wear.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.20ctw Bezel Diamonds Textured Finish Bamboo Style Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.81 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, item can not be sized) Ring Width: 3.67mm (0.83") (north to south - at diamond setting), 1.95mm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Marquise Shape Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 17.4mm (0.68") (top of the ring - north to south), 4.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 5.9mm rise off the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Pear Cabochon Emerald Baguette Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The overall design feels substantial and architectural, with a smooth, continuous surface that reads as refined rather than ornate—an elegant statement ring meant to be worn with int...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold GIA 1.33ctw I VS2 Marquise Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 12.5mm (approx. 0.49") (top of ring - north to south), 1.6mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 8.1mm rise off ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum High Quality 2.22ctw GIA Green Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Octagonal Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - Clarity Enhanced F2- Colombian - 1.23ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Co...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum 7.16ctw Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire Trillion Baguette Diamonds 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) - 2.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 9.4mm rise off the...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Platinum 1.0ctw Old Single Cut Pave Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Weight: 3.71 Grams Ring Size: 7.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can NOT custom size this ring) Band Width: 2.9mm (0.11")(top of the ring, north to south) Ring Heig...
Diamond, Platinum
Large White Gold Pear Cut Vivid Pink Kunzite w/ Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ring Width: 29.2mm (1.1") (top of the ring, north to south), 5.8mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 13.4mm rise off the finger Condition: Excellent condition!
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, White Gold
Antique Platinum 5 Single Cut Diamond 2.7mm Wheat Work Stack Band Ring Sz4
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Platinum Total Weight: 2.56 Grams Overall Width: 2.7mm (0.10") (top of the ring - north to south) Overall Height: 1.5mm rise off the finger Size: 4.0 (Fitted on a f...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold 17.8mm Mabe Pearl Leaf Detailed Prongs Solitaire Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 19.3mm (0.76") (top of the ring - north to south), 2.7mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 19.6mm rise off the...
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Platinum 4.68ctw GIA Oval Yellowish Green Peridot & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Dimensions: 15.1mm (0.59") (top of the ring - north to south), 13mm (0.51")(east to west - diamond to diamond), 1.9mm (bottom of the shank) Ring Height: 8.6mm rise off the finger Con...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Men's 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Mercedes Benz Logo Signet Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Total Weight: 11.3 Grams Overall Width: 18.6mm (0.73") (top of the ring - north to south), 5.2mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 14k Yellow Gold 1ctw Baguette Channel Set Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.33 Grams Overall Width: 4.7mm (0.18") (top of the ring - north to south), 3mm (bottom of the shank) Overall Height: 3.5mm rise off th...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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