Yellow Gold Malachite Diamond North Star Ring - 18k Celestial SZ 6 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Malachite Natural Diamond Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS1 Style: Solitaire with A...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
JB Star 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Open Band Ring
By JB Star
Located in Baltimore, MD
JB Star 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Sapphire Open Band Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 12.55 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.60 CTW F-G VS round & baguette natural dia...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Star Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Medallion North Star, LR51828
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely diamond ring has a beautiful north star elegantly cut into a shiny oval medallion!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.56 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic, elegant, and very fine quality natural star sapphire takes center stage. It weighs an impressive 7.56 carats and has rich pure blue color rarely seen in star sapphires. Addin...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Brushed 10K Yellow Gold Black Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking vintage ring is crafted in 10k brushed yellow gold, offering a warm, textured finish that enhances its bold design. At the center, a captivating oval cabochon star sapp...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 10k Gold
Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond North Star Cocktail Halo Ring 18k Celestial
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Mother of Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .03ct Cut: Round Bri...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Star Dangle Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K yellow gold ring with star dangle charm. Draw some stylish attention to your fingers with this fun ring! Whether you want to wear it solo or stack it with your engagement ring, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$59,500Sale Price|31% Off
GIA Certified 16.52 Carat Unheated Star Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary, untreated star ruby is a true marvel of nature, weighing a monumental 16.52 carats — an exceptionally rare size for a gemstone of this caliber. Certified by GIA a...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
20.7 carats Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Oval Shaped 20.7 carats Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum A Natural Oval shaped Blue Star Surrounded with Baguettes and Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, all set ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
8.00 carat Oval Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
12.95 carats Oval Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring features an Oval-shaped Violetish Blue Star Sapphire weighing 12.95 carats surrounded by Ba...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Large 30 carat Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large 30 carat Natural Star Sapphire & Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring features one Natural Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire with grayish blue colo...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Natural 34.75 carat Star Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 34.75 ct Star Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring in Platinum Star Ruby and Diamond Ring features a natural Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire with Dark Purplish Pink color weighing 34....
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
$168 / item
14k Gold Filled Star Shape Ring
By Mona Jewelry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This 14/20 yellow gold-filled ring features a star shape design and a bright finish, making it attractive on its own or stacked with other rings. Attributes: Metal Type: Gold-fille...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
GIA Certified 25.21 Carat Natura Burmal Star Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Tucson, AZ
This majestic natural unheated Burmese oval star sapphire weighs an amazing 25.21cts. and measures 19.41x15.29 x 8.02mm. Its a beautiful oval shape cut in double cabochon style to ma...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Gems Are Forever GIA Certified 16.33 Pink Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
Designed and hand crafted by Gems Are Forever, Beverly Hills. This statement piece showcases an oval shaped 16.33 carat pinkish purple star sapphire at center. The center stone is ce...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Estate 6.01 Carat No Heat Star Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Retro Estate GRS Certified 6.01 Carat No Heat Vietnam Star Ruby & Diamond In Freeform Platinum Ring Setting. Paired are an additional 23 round-cut diamonds, surrounding the...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Platinum 10.80 Carat GIA Certified No Heat Blue Star Sapphire CAB & Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning and elegant Natural Unheated Blue Star Sapphire GIA certified. NO HEAT TREATMENT. The piece is platinum weighs 9.5 grams and the size is 5.75. Set with 70 natural round ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
AGL Certified 30 Carat No Heat Ceylon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 30 Carat no Heat Ceylon Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring In Platinum This unheated star sapphire ring boasts a 30 carat natural blue sapphire center stone with cabochon-ova...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
9.07 Carat Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
9.07 Carat Star Sapphire and White Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold. Natural star sapphire cocktail ring. The cabochon-oval sapphire has an asterism star blue phenomenon and car...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 5 Carat Blue Star Sapphire Ring with Diamond Side Stones in 14K Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
14K White Gold Ring, weighing 5 grams, meticulously crafted with a prong setting for a timeless appeal. At the heart of this ring is a mesmerizing 5-carat Round-cut Star Sapphire, r...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
16.30ct No Heat Blue Star-Sapphire 18K Ring in Vintage Platinum & Diamond Halo
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
16.30 carat GRS certified star-sapphire set in a luxurious combination of platinum and 18K white gold, surrounded by a stunning round cut diamond halo. The center stone has no heat, ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold with White Gold Star Head (Two-Tone) Style: 14k Yellow Gold Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring Diamond Details: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified No Heat 3.50 Carat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified No Heat Pink/Purple Star Sapphire & Diamond Dome Ring. This dome ring features a bezel-set star sapphire center stone. The sapphire weighs 6.3carats, holds a Pink/pur...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Hexagon Pink Tourmaline with Diamond Halo Star Shape Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This ring features a GIA Certified Natural Pink tourmaline, with a hexagonal cut. Paired with round cut near-colorless diamonds, placed within the halo of the ring. Made from 18k whi...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Mosaic Style Diamond Double Star Burst
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This modern 18k white gold ring features a striking combination of white baguette and round diamonds, totaling 1.91 carats. The prong-set design allows the diamonds to shimmer and sp...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Diamond Constellation North Star Chain Ring
By James Banks
Located in Novato, CA
James Banks's signature constellation ring features a 14k Rose Gold star with a single white diamond in the center, with an 18k White Gold chain and 14k Rose Gold band 14k Rose Gold...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Double North Star Diamond Starburst Spiral Ring
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
Wrap your fingers in Starry Diamonds! Light Up The Sky With This 14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Star Ring With Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold – Total Diamond weight 0.33ct – Prong Set di...
Diamond, 14k Gold
JB Star Oval Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By JB Star
Located in La Jolla, CA
JB STAR Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring features an Oval Lively Vibrant Yellow Sapphire in the center surrounded by Round Brillian...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.38 Carat Oval Shape Diamond in JB Star Diamond Halo Platinum Setting
By JB Star
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA 1.38 Carat Oval Shape Diamond Halo Ring by JB Star in Platinum Oval Shape Diamond Halo Ring by JB Star features one Oval Brilliant Diamond in the center weighing 1.38 carats acc...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond North Star Crescent Moon Ring, 14k Round Brilliant .23ctw
By Wilson Brothers Jewelry
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes or Down 1 size for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .23ctw Cut: R...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
15.40 Carat Star Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and impressive star ruby takes center stage, weighing 15.40 carats. It has a rich and vibrant red color, and when a light hits the top of the stone a strong 6-rayed star appe...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
5.01 Carat Gem Star Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A very fine example of a blue star sapphire. It weighs 5.01 carats and has the most amazing gem blue color. Adding to that, it has a strong 6-rayed star when a light hits its stop ad...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
36.02 carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
36.02 carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum Cocktail Ring features a Natural Oval shaped Cabochon Star Sapphire weighing 36.02 carats surrounded by one row of Round Bril...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Natural 45.82 carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 45.82 carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum Large Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring features a natural Oval Cabochon Blue Star Sapphire with a defined asterism (sta...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
GIA 46.90 Carats Unheated Star Sapphire Cabochon Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified Unheated Blue Star Sapphire Cabochon Ring 46.90 Carat with Diamonds in Platinum Blue Star Sapphire Ring features a 46.90 Carat Natural Blue Star Sapphire Cabochon acc...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Star Ruby 8.90 carat and Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Star Ruby 8.90 carat and Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum Cabochon Stars Ruby and Diamond Ring features an 8.90 carat Round Cabochon Star Ruby with a well-defined star surrounded...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Natural 54 carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 54 carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum Large Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring features a Natural Blue Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire weighing 54.34 carats ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
AIGS Certified Star Ruby 38.34 carats No Heat Burma Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
AIGS Certified Star Ruby 38.34 carats No Heat Burma Ring in Platinum Star Ruby and Diamond Ring features an AIGS Certified natural Oval Cabochon Star Ruby weighing 38.34 carats acce...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
GRS Certified 18.29 Carat No Heat Sri Lanka Pastel Blue Star Sapphire Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GRS Certified No Heat Sri Lanka Star Sapphire Ring. This piece radiates exceptional beauty. Crafted from 18k white gold, this cocktail ring showcases a natural Sri Lanka star sapph...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 k Gold Sphere / Globe Ring with Star-set Rubies
Located in New York, NY
A very wearable 18 k Gold Globe Ring with Rubies set in the star. Very chic size 7 and can easily be sized to fit
Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Star Blue & Pink Natural Sapphire Twin Dome Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Retro Star Blue & Pink Natural Sapphire and Diamond Twin Dome Ring Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 6.27 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.25 CTW H-I VS round nat...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver Maritime North Star Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Designer: David Yurman Condition: Like-New, Excellent Model: Maritime North Star Material: Sterling Silver Antique Ring Size: 9.5 Weight: 14.4 Grams Est.
Sterling Silver
Kallati Diamond Nautical North Star Ring - Rose Gold 9k .10ctw Celestial Circle
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $620 Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 for $35 Designer: Kallati Metal Content: 9k Rose Gold & 9k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carat(s): .10ctw Cu...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Star Sapphire 29.67 carat and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 29.67 carat Star Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring in Platinum Star Ruby and Diamond Ring features a 29.76 carat Natural Star Sapphire with Purplish Blue color and Oval Cab...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 5.20 carat Star Sapphire White Gold Men's Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic 1960's 5.20 carat natural untreated Star Sapphire men's ring. Simple, solid 12k white gold setting with a 5.20ct cabochon semi transparent blue to purple color change sapphir...
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, White Gold, Gold
GIA 12.95 Carat Unheated Blue Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 12.95 carats Oval Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring in Platinum Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring features an Oval Shaped Violetish Blue Star Sapphire surrounded by Baguettes an...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Large 23.95 carat Oval Star Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
23.95 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Ballerina Ring in Platinum Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring features a large Oval shaped Star Sapphire Cabochon set in a Ballerina style setting ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Star Ruby 17.83 carat and Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Oval Star Ruby 17.83 carat and Diamond Halo Ring in 18k White Gold Oval Star Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring features a 17.83 carat Natural Cabochon Star Ruby with Oval-shape with a Hal...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Graded Blue Star Unheated Sapphire, 32 cts Platinum New Ring Pierre/Famille.
Located in Aspen, CO
Star Sapphire, unheated, and Platinum Ring hand crafted by Pierre/Famille. This sapphire is accompanied with a GIA Grading Report stating the stone is unheated and natural. This ca...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
18 Karat Gold North Star Diamond Ring
Located in Paramus, NJ
A North Star inspired statement ring in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian ring, likely dating back to the 1970s, in 18kt yellow gold, depicting a natural lapis lazuli skull cameo of exceptional quality and detail, with three gold snakes encircling ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emeralds Maravellous Solitaire Natural Colombian Emerald 18K Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This is a stunning emerald bezel set solitaire engagement ring, the center stone is a natural Colombian emerald emerald cut weighing 2.32 carats. Lively medium green, VS clarity. Th...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
$8,194Sale Price|53% Off
Aquamarine silver, gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Aquamarine and diamonds 18k gold ring. Aquamarine statement ring. Oval aquamarine ring. March birthstone ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating over Weight: 16 g. depends from ...
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$720Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Contemporary Burnished Bezel Set Garnet Band Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This stylish ring has a horizontal oval faceted, medium to dark burgundy color garnet, approximately 1.30 CTS and bezel set into a wide, matte burnished band an...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marco Bicego 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Citrine Jaipur Frame Ring Size 7.25
By Marco Bicego
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Marco Bicego 18K Yellow Gold and Cabochon Citrine Jaipur Frame Ring Size 7.25 This exquisite ring features a cabochon cut citrine gemstone (9 mm x 7 mm) set in a handcrafted 18K yel...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 18ct gold band holds three diamonds totalling 20pts. They are bright and have a lovely sparkle and are set in star settings. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1912. There is ...
Diamond, Gold
GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Natural Star Sapphire Diamond Men's Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s men’s violet blue star Sapphire diamond ring. Set in platinum with diamond accents. Excellent translucency and well-formed star. See GIA picture. Platinum ring. Trans...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 10.68 carats, Blue Sapphire 4.06 carats, Pink Sapphire 2.0 carats and Diamond 0.74 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Horizontal Oval Cut Smokey Topaz 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Smokey Topaz Ring in 18K Gold is a perfect minimalist jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe. It's just a simple ring and simplicity is the ultimate form of sophisticati...
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...
Blue Diamond
GIA Certified 30.00 Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco 1920’s star sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified medium blue high dome cabochon star sapphire with a distinct 6 legged star. Handmade platinum setting with 6 straight cut...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Estate Cartier 14K Gold Bars Pendant Clip Brooch, Circa 1940
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate Cartier solid and substantial gold bars pendant clip brooch composed of eight interconnected gold bars of rose and yellow gold. 1940's May be worn as a pendant or a...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire Pinky Dome Ring Birthday Gift in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Pink Sapphire Pinky Dome Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural pink sapphire of 0.19 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Sapphire stimulates concentratio...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 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.
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