Yellow Diamond Pave Set Halo 14K White Gold Diamond Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
A fusion of elegance and brilliance. This stunning ring features a captivating central cluster of yellow diamonds, encircled by a halo of smaller white diamonds. The intricate design...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.46ct Diamond Platinum Hand Engraved Pave Set Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Simple classic six prong Diamond engagement ring with bead set diamond sides and hand engraving. EGL certified round brilliant cut center stone. 1 round brilliant cut diamond, appr...
Diamond, Platinum
1.78 Carat Diamond Butterfly Ring with French Pave Set Shank
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five perfectly Match Diamonds at the top assemble into a Butterfly shape set on top of French Pave Set Shank.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gold Champagne Diamond Ring, .70ct Pave Set, Unisex, 1990s
Located in Nantucket, MA
An exceptional ring of two crossed and twisted 18K gold bands ending with balls of round, brilliant cut, pave`-set champagne diamonds.
Diamond
18kt White Gold Mattioli Hiroko Ring Pave Set with Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt Whit Gold Mattioli Hiroko Ring Pave Set With Diamonds Diamonds: 264 brilliant cut diamonds Material: 18kt White gold Ring size: 51.9 EU / 6 US ( can be resized for f...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold Offset Bypass Pave Set Diamond Twin Star Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold ring. This playful ring is a bypass, crossover style, adorned with two complementary offset stars, decorated with round faceted diamonds, approximately 0.29 TCW, pave ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Halo Set 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14K white gold. It features a sparkling white round diamonds at its center with 0.50 CTW Diamonds . The diamond is expertly set to enhance its brillia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pave Set 0.27ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Band Stacking Wedding Ring
Located in Boston, MA
A vibrant pave set diamond band ring in rich 18 karat yellow gold.
Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pave Set Diamond Enamel Stackable Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14k Yellow Gold Pave Set Diamond Enamel Stackable Band Ring features diamond on the front of the band with turquoise blue band making a minimalist stackable band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sterling Silver Pave Set Diamond Frog Ring, App. 2.63 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sterling silver ring. This spectacular ring is a figural frog, set in the entirety with pave set, round faceted diamonds, approximately 2.63 TCW, with the exception of the ring shank...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Pave Set Diamond Bear Ring, App. 2.00 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sterling silver ring. This wonderful and charming ring is a figural bear, set in the entirety with pave set, round faceted diamonds, approximately 2.00 TCW, with the exception of the...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Diamond Pave Set Oval Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Moguldiam Inc pave set diamond oval ring. The details are as follows: Diamond weight : 1.08 carat Metal : 18K white gold Ring Size : 6 1/2
White Diamond, 18k Gold
0.09cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant diamond band ring rendered in highly polished 14K yellow gold. This ring features round brilliant cut diamonds in pave setting totaling 0.09 carat. Diamond qualit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Style Platinum Art Deco Pave Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All the diamonds are individually pave set professionally.
Diamond, Platinum
1.09cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant ladies diamond ring rendered in highly polished 14K white gold. This ring features round brilliant cut diamonds in pave setting totaling 1.09 carats. Diamond qual...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.09Cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant diamond band ring rendered in highly polished 14K white gold. This ring features round brilliant cut diamonds in pave setting totaling 0.09 carat. Diamond quality...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt Pink Gold Cognac Color Diamonds Pavé Set Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
PINK GOLDEN RING WITH COGNAC DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt pink gold SIZE: 55 ( can be resized for free) WEIGHT: 14,60 grams / 9.40 dwt / 0.515 oz DIAMONDS: cognac natural earth mine...
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold & Natural Diamond Pave-Set Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Surrounded by a broad field of 12 round brilliant & 26 single cut pave-set diamonds (color: H-I, clarity: VS - SI) that total 1.92± Ctw Accompanied by a GEMLAB (Gemological Apprais...
Diamond, White Gold
0.55 Carat 18 Karat French Pave Set Diamond Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring maximizes brilliance of the diamonds by setting them in French Pave style. The ring is in 18K White gild with total of 0.55 Ct Natural Round Brilliant d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Pave set diamond wedding band 18KT white gold diamond ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Simple, elegant and luxurious wedding band, made in pave diamond setting style in 18kt white gold. GOLD: 18KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: VS/G Carat:0.50ct Cut:Round Bril...
Brown Chocolate Diamond White Diamonds Pave Set 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover the allure of this exquisite ring, a testament to refined craftsmanship. Crafted in lustrous metal, this piece features a central brown diamond flanked by two smaller stone...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
COCKTAIL RING - Invisible Set Ruby Dome & Pave Diamond Terminal 18K Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
This charming Cocktail ring features a magnificent, high-dome bypass ribbon motif showcasing an extraordinary display of mystery-set natural rubies. Masterfully handcrafted in solid ...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
0.74ct Heart Diamond Pave Ring set in beautiful14K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Unlock a love that sparkles: 14K white gold ring whispers timeless romance. A captivating 0.74ct heart-shaped diamond, ablaze with H color and SI2 clarity, takes center stage, its ev...
Diamond, White Gold
Stunning 0.16ct Pave Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Introducing our elegant 18K White Gold Round Brilliant Natural Diamond Band, a timeless piece that radiates sophistication and style. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, thi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Halo Set White Gold Statement Three Stone Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14K white gold. It features a trio of sparkling white round-cut diamonds, each meticulously set to enhance their brilliance. The diamonds are set in a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring With Pavé Set Shoulders, 1.23ct
Located in London, GB
An emerald-cut diamond ring, set with an emerald-cut diamond, with and estimated weight of 1.23ct, with a colour range of I to J, VVS1 clarity, in a pavé set, four claw setting, with...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Halo Set White Gold Statement Three Stone Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14K white gold. It features three round white diamonds, each approximately 0.5 carat. The diamonds are set in a sleek, modern design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold Full Diamonds Pavé Set Ring, Floral Design
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Karat White Gold Full Diamonds Pavé Set Ring, Floral Design Diamonds : 5,03 Carats E/F VVS Completely hand made in our Atelier
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $2,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.73Ct SI/H Pave Set Diamond Seashell Ring 14k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.73Ct SI/H Pave Set Diamond Seashell Ring 14k Rose Gold features a seashell shape ring with diamond pave making an open cuff ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.73Ct SI/H Pave Set Diamond Seashell Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.73Ct SI/H Pave Set Diamond Seashell Ring 18k Rose Gold features a seashell shape ring with diamond pave making an open cuff ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 2.20 Carat Pave Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning ring pave diamond set ring from the world renowned luxury jewellery house of Cartier.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt. White Gold Pavé Set with 1.12 ct. diamonds Ring
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Pavé Set with 1.12 ct. diamond Ring Diamonds: brilliant cut diamonds together 1.12 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.34cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pave set round cut diamond band ring is a perfect fit for any occasion.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jadeite Jade Bezel Set & Diamond Pavé in 14K Gold Nugget Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural oval-cut Type A jadeite jade mens ring bezel set in 14K yellow and white gold with pavé set diamonds around the border and nugget-textured finish.
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Stone Micro Pave Set Minimalist Diamond Ring 14k Gold Ring Minimalist Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
5 Stone Micro Pave Set Minimalist Diamond Ring 14k Gold Ring Minimalist Jewelry Diamond weight: 0.03 CT Number Of Diamonds: 5 A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to ord...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Halo Set 14K White Gold Statement Split Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14K white gold. It features a brilliant round white diamond (G color) weighing approximately 0.5 carat. The band is adorned with additional smaller di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.57cttw Pave Set Diamond Chain Link Band Ring 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted in three alternate links.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.27cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Wide Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful diamond wide band ring. This ring features pave set shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds crafted in high polished 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Intertwined Pave-Set White Champagne Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted in luxurious 14K rose gold, this ring features a striking crossover pattern adorned with pavé-set champagne brown and white diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.03cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a luxury and bold natural diamond ring crafted in 14k white gold. This fancy ring is highlighted with 1.03 carats of dazzling pave set white round cut diamonds with I colo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.03cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a luxury and bold natural diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. This fancy ring is highlighted with 1.03 carats of dazzling pave set white round cut diamonds with I col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.95cttw Pave Set Diamond Chain Link Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted halfway through the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.5 Carat Diamond Pave Set 18K Gold Vintage Dome Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This luxurious diamond band ring dazzles with 8.5 carats of F color, VS1 clarity round brilliant cut diamonds. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with a wide band design, it’s a strikin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.96cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
It features pave set round cut diamonds weighing 0.96 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Pave Set Diamond Bypass Dome Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Cartier bypass dome ring features approximately 5.25 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in 18k white gold, and is accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.55 Total Carat Kunzite and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
3.55 Total Carat Kunzite and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring Soft pink color kunzite diamond halo engagement ring that can be an excellent option for an engagement, celebration or...
Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
Diamonds Pave Set Square Cluster Halo Set White Gold Statement Three Stone Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring is crafted in 14k white gold. It features a stunning white diamond as the centerpiece, weighing approximately 0.5 carats. The setting is sleek and modern, highlig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.10 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
3.10 Total Carat Sapphire and Diamond Halo Pave-Set Ladies Ring -Metal Type: Platinum -2.21 Carat Cushion Cut Natural Blue Sapphire, Heated -0.89 Carat Round Natural side Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rachel Koen 0.50cttw Pave Set Diamond Ladies Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish, diamond ladies ring band adorned with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.50 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.46 Carat Diamond Pave-Set Ladies Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
1.46 Carat Diamond Pave-Set Ladies Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Accentuate the moment with this beautiful yellow gold diamond ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Purple Tanzanite Pave Set Diamond Platinum Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1990's Tanzanite and diamond cocktail band ring. 10 round cut purple tanzanite gemstones totaling 1.20cts, mounted in two rows and accented with 44 round pave set diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
1.85cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Dazzle away with this bold ladies cocktail ring. Crafted in 14k white gold. Showcasing pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.85 carats with round intricate detailing design.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pave Set Cluster Ring with Chocolate Diamonds. (Size 7.0)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Pave Set Cluster Ring with White and Chocolate Diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Pave Set Round Cluster Black Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14K white gold. It features a central round diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carats, surrounded by a halo of black diamonds. The primary diamond is...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Pavé Set Heart Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Pavé Set Heart Shaped Diamond Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond details: This ring features approximately 0.25ctw of natural round brilliant ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.21cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Ladies Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Modern and chic ladies wide band ring crafted in 14k white gold. This ring features round cut diamonds encrusted in pave setting. Total diamond weight: 01.21 carats. Diamond quality:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ritani Eternity Diamond Wedding Band Ring Micro Pave Set in Platinum
By Ritani
Located in San Diego, CA
Ritani Style: Micro Pave Diamond Eternity Band Metal: Platinum PT950 Width: 2.0 MM Size: 4 - Not Sizable Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamond Color & Clarity: G / VS Hallmar...
Diamond, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.”
There are many ways to showcase a diamond, from traditional prongs to a smooth, streamlined bezel. Here’s everything you need to consider.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Zircon is a magnificent and underrated natural gemstone that has been worn and adored for centuries.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
If diamonds don’t seem right, what about a magnificent sapphire, ruby or emerald?
Accounting for just 1 percent of all diamonds, these marvels of nature are exceedingly rare and gorgeously complex.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.