AGL Certified 0.950 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.950 ct Colour: Fancy Pink Clarity: VS
2010s Asian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.950 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.950 ct Colour: Fancy Pink Clarity: VS
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.71 Carat Light Pink I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.71 ct Colour: Light Pink Clarity: I2
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 0.203 Carat Fancy Pink VS Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.203 ct Colour: Fancy Pink Clarity: VS
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.59 CT Faint Pink SI2/0.30 CT Faint Pink I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 0.29 / 0.30 Colour: Faint Pink Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.00 carat natural pink topaz ring 1.20 carat natural diamonds statment ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
heart of this singular cocktail ring design, a pear-shaped heart of cerise natural topaz shines, ringed
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Fancy Light Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.10 Carat Pear Cut Fancy Light Pink Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K White Gold
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
1.02 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.02 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring in 14 Karat White Gold This
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Natural Aquamarine & Morganite with Pink diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
intricate design. The centerpiece is a 1.57 carat natural pear-shaped morganite with a delicate peachy-pink
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Aquamarine, Morganite, 18k G...
Victorian 6.00 Cttw Natural Ruby/Pink Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous, round faceted ruby, weighing 1.59 Cts, is decorated within pear cut pink sapphires and
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 3.73 Carat No Heat Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Diamond Ring with a beautiful vintage setting! The center Pear Cut Pink Sapphire which weighs
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
$344,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.25 Carat Fancy Light Pink Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring 18K Gold GIA Report
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning engagement ring style showcasing a Fancy Light Pink 3.25 carat pear-shaped
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Purple Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Pear Cut Three Stone Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified Untreated Pear Cut Purple Sapphire & Diamond 18k White Gold Three Stone Ring. Fine
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, ...
French Modern Pink Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
claws at the top with two pear-cut pink sapphires. The base of the ring is rail-set on either side with
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1ct Ceylon Pink Sapphire Ring w Diamond Accents in Solid 14K Gold PE 8x5.4mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This stunning ring features a 1.11 carat intense fancy pink sapphire in a graceful pear shape
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CGL Certified 2.04 Carat Very Light Pink I1 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 2.04 ct Colour: Very Light Pink Clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$36,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 0.77ct Fancy Light Pink Diamond with Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning Fancy Light Pink diamond (looks fancy pink in the ring) with fancy pink diamond halo, GIA
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Classic Morganite and Pink sapphire with Round-Cut Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Ring. The 14K Rose Gold jewelry boasts with Pear-cut 1 pcs 0.93 carat Morganite, 8 pcs 0.20 carat
Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Fancy Brown Pink I2 Clarity Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Pear Carat: 1.01 Colour: Fancy Brown Pink Clarity: I2
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,271Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Pink Sapphire SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.16 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Pink Sapphire Wt. :- 0.93 Ct. Ring Size
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$56,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander GIA Certified 1.50ct Pink Diamond with Halo Ring 18k Two Tone Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning light pink diamond (looks fancy pink in the ring) with fancy pink diamond halo and fancy
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Genuine Pink Kunzite Diamond Statement 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Radiant Elegance: The Kunzite Diamond Statement Ring in 14K solid gold. Turn heads and steal the
Diamond, Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nina Zhou Aquamarine, Morganite, Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Nina Zhou 6.46ctw Aquamarine, Morganite, Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Flower Blossom Ring brings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Morganite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Pink Opal Rubellite Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with Rubellite, Pink Opal
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, Gold, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata Pink Morganite 2.79ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
event or celebration. The white gold pink morganite fancy ring with White Diamonds has a classic yet
White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,312Sale Price|20% Off
3.34 Carat Pink Morganite Aquamarine Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.34 Carat Two Stone "You and Me" Pink Morganite, Aquamarine and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Pink Tourmaline 7.77ct. Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tourmaline Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Diamond. Pink Tourmaline: 7.77 carat, 15.3X11.3mm size, pear
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels Pink Tourmaline Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
topaz, pink sapphire and .32 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine, Pink Tourmaline and White Diamond Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1.20 ct. aquamarine pear shape and pink tourmaline pear shape with good quality white
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
1.83 Carat Natural Hot Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring Made in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold featuring a 1.83 Carat Natural Pink Sapphire and 0.65
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Pink Morganite 2.41ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A graceful 18K white gold ring featuring a pear-shaped pink morganite, accented with sparkling
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colorful Drop Ring 18Kt White Gold with Red Tourmaline Pink Saphires and Diamond
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Beautiful and stylish ring in 18Kt gold. Red Tourmaline meets the pink sapphires and with the
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...
Sunita Nahata Pink Morganite 5.63ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A graceful 18K rose gold ring featuring a pear-shaped pink morganite, accented with sparkling
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Designer Roshe Jewels 14K White Gold 1.27ct Pear Cut Ruby Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Roshe Jewels 14K White Gold 1.27ct Pear Cut Ruby Engagement Ring This ring has a Pear Cut
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.40 Carats, Pink Sapphire 0.27 carat with Diamond 0.54 carat Ring set in 18 Karat
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire and Pink Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.96 carats and Pink Sapphire 3.19 carat with Diamond 1.03 carats Ring set in 18
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.39 Carat Pink Sapphire 0.19 Ct SI/H Diamond Leaf Ring 18k White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.19 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Pink Sapphire Wt. :- 1.39 Ct. Ring
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Onyx and Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Dome Ring with Diamonds
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
refined sparkle. The ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with two pear-shaped pink tourmalines and
Onyx, Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,975Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real 0.96 Carat Pink Sapphire 0.23 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.23 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Pink Sapphire Wt. :- 0.96 Ct. Ring Size
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,083Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Carat Pink Sapphire Gemstone 0.48 Carat SI/H Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.48 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Pink Sapphire Wt. :- 1.03 Ct. Ring Size
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Purple Amethyst Rhodolite Pink Garnets Diamonds 14K Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
arrangement of smaller amethysts and garnets and white diamonds, enhancing the overall allure. The ring
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.14 Carat Fancy Green & Pink Diamond Bypass Ring in 18K Gold with GIA Reports.
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Brownish-Pink Diamond, GIA certified as I1 in clarity. This stunning piece is adorned with 210
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AENEA Candy Pink-Brown Diamond 18k Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
This one of a kind ring with a pinkish-brown diamond and white diamonds is handcrafted in 18k rose
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Sil...
Natural 1.80 cts pink sapphire & 0.65 cts diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Pink sapphire pear cut diamond ring gold Natural pink sapphire pear diamond vintage ring gold
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pink and Indicolite Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 5.5 (resizing
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.25 Carat Citrine Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous ring has a magnificent Pear Cut Citrine Quartz weighing 5.28 Carats and is surrounded
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$28,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Platinum Natural Pink Sapphires Diamonds Cluster Ring/Pair of Earrings
Located in Guaynabo, PR
and diamonds. The pink sapphires are depicting pear and marquise cuts. The round diamonds grain are
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian 4.85 Cttw. Pearl, Blue and Pink Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian Blue and Pink Sapphire Diamond Split Shank Floral Ring, a
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterlin...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose/ White Gold Set
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 3.70 carats, Pink Sapphire 0.98 carats and Diamond 1.20 carats Ring set in 18K Rose
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Pink Kunzite, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone: Pink Kunzite ✦ Gemstone Cut: Pear ✦ Gemstone Weight: 11.09 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Mother of
Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, 18k Gold
IGI Certified 28 CT Natural Pink Kunzite Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary IGI certified 18K yellow gold natural diamond and pink kunzite ring. Centered with
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kai Pink 2.82ctw Tourmaline Diamond Flora Blossom Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A floral ring centered around six pear-shaped natural pink tourmalines, arranged in full bloom. The
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Topaz & Pink Tourmaline 7.85ct. Ring in 14KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning pear-shaped London blue topaz ring set in 18K white gold, accented with sparkling
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kai Flora Blossom Amethyst and Pink Tourmaline Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pink Tourmaline CTW: 1.20 Natural Diamond Grade: G Color|VS Clarity Diamond CTW: 0.03 Ring Size: US 6
Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Opal & Pink Tourmaline 3.34ct. Fancy Ring in 18KRG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning Opal and Pink Tourmaline Fancy Ring in 18K Rose Gold, accented with shimmering diamonds
White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 4.37 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegantly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring features a stunning 4.37 carat pear
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.10 Ct Pink Zircon and Diamond Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Napoli, IT
: 1 pear faceted cut natural pink zircon of 3.10 Ct (9.2 x 6.9 mm.) – 11 rose cut diamonds totalling
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Silver
Nazarelle 14 Karat White Gold Pink and Blue Spinel and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
spinel and a pear shape pink spinel weighing 2.91 total carat weight and they are prong set. The mounting
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
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.
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