Platinum Cushion-Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring – GIA Certified
Located in Philadelphia, PA
" Magnificent Platinum Cushion-Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Ring – GIA Certified – Size 7.75 This one-of-a-kind platinum ring showcases a breathtaking 5.88 carat cushion-cut purp...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
By Zenith Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite pink sapphire and diamond halo ring showcases a natural pink sapphire weighing over 1 carat, prized for its vibrant hue and elegant oval silhouette.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Untreated 4.03 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Certified by C. Dunaigre of Switzerland to be free of heat enhancement, this striking 4.03-carat untreated pink sapphire achieves its mesmerizingly rich rose hue naturally. The oval-...
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Spectra Fine Jewelry Madagascar Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Madagascar Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement/Cocktail Ring, made by Spectra Fine Jewelry in the 21st century, is crafted from platinum and features an utterly u...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
$1,234Sale Price|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Amethyst Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring, 9.49ct
Located in Houston, TX
Surrounded by a halo and shank of 22 pink sapphires weighing 0.34ct. and 26 diamonds weighing 0.29ct.
Diamond, Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,671Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.18 Ct Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring in 18K White Gold Women Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Details Item Code :- GGJ-6105 Gross Wt. :- 3.90 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.47 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.97 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Pink Sapphire Wt....
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo 1.44ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.52ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.92ct Natural Pink Sapphire • D...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
13.38 Carat Diamond Sapphire Pink Amethyst Cocktail 18 Karat Halo Dress Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke bright large and colourful cocktail ring, 13.38 carat total gem weight. This cocktail ring features a stunning array of multicoloured gemstones meticulously set in a captiv...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...
Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This ring features a true gem 2.74 carat oval shape vivid pink sapphire with strong color saturation.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,270 / item
Pink Sapphire And Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Pink Sapphire And Diamond Halo Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Ava...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fit for royalty, this 18 karat white gold ring boasts an eye-clean and completely untreated pink sapphire center stone with deep saturation of color, flanked in a single halo by 40 r...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Halo Style Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains 1 center emerald cut pink sapphire 1.90ct and round brilliant diamonds surrounding, 0.70tcw. Diamonds are colorless in color and VS2 in clarity, excellent cut. All ston...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oscar Heyman Platinum Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning Oscar Heyman pink sapphire and diamond halo ring is a true masterpiece that captivates with its beautiful craftsmanship.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
14kt. White Gold Pink Padparadscha Sapphire And Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Crescent City, IL
Delicate pink padparadscha sapphire center surrounded by pave diamond halo accents.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , 14k Gold, Whit...
Yellow Gold 49.68ct Pink Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement piece with strong presence and classic halo styling. Weight: 19.1 Grams Stone: 49.68ct Pink Sapphire (22 x 17 x 12.3mm), 0.9tcw Diamond (2 mm, 0.03 ct) Measurem...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1.33 Total Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ladies Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
1.33 Total Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ladies Ring -Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold -1.05 Carat Oval Cut Genuine Corundum Pink Sapphire -0.28 Carat Round Side Natural Diamonds -S...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.16 Total Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ladies Ring
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
2.16 Total Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Ladies Ring -Metal Type: 18K White Gold -1.73 Carat Oval Cut Pink Sapphire -0.43 Carat Round Side Natural Diamonds, F-G Color, VS-SI C...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum 0.92ct Pink Sapphire and 0.47tcw Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage platinum ring radiates timeless elegance with its exquisite combination of pink sapphire and diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Hot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring V1172
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Platinum Hot Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring V1172 ♥ This item measures 11.4mm in length (North-South direction), 14.3mm in width (East-West direction), and sits 9.4...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a pink sapphire in center and halo of diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to wear it on your wedding or style it with any of your basic outfit to give it a glam.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Platinum Asscher Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Engagement Ring 1.53ct
Located in New York, NY
This platinum pink sapphire halo engagement ring is also adorned with sparkling diamond accents on the shoulders.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2.20ct Pink sapphire diamond halo cuhsion engagement ring 18ct white gold.
Located in London, GB
2.20ct Pink sapphire diamond halo cuhsion engagement ring 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
2.5 Carat Green Peridot Pink Sapphire Diamond Engagement Cocktail 18KT Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke and magnificent 18 karat rose gold ring with green peridot a pink sapphire halo and white natural round brilliant cut diamonds for outer halo and top part of the shank.
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
1.90 Carat Cushion Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Sapphire Surrounded by Double Diamond Halo The ring is 18K White Gold The Cushion Cut Sapphire is Pink 1.90 Carats The Sapphire is Heated There are 0.74 Carats in Diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
New Barbie Pink Sapphire and Diamond Double-Halo Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Offered at a spectacular value, this is a fantastic gemstone engagement ring, or right handed statement cocktail ring. With a contemporary rose gold double halo design, we "rescued" ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rachel Koen Platinum Pink 4.47ct Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious platinum purplish pink oval sapphire diamond halo ring. Diamond halo over oval pink sapphire and more pear shaped diamond around the halo.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
3.32 Total Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ladies Ring GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
3.32 Total Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ladies Ring. GIA Certified.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.12 Carat Cushion Natural Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco original Halo style hot pink Sapphire engagement ring. GIA certified no heat, no enhancement 1.12 hot pink sapphire center stone.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 5.64ctw GIA Oval Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Your dream pink sapphire and diamond cocktail ring is here!
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
3.46 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
An impressive 3.46 carat total gem weight, 2.46 carat Blue Sapphire Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by a claw set diamond halo With a total diamond weight of 0.99 carat white col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.51 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke lustrously large 2.51 carat total gem weight, having 1.50 Carat Blue Sapphire Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by a claw set diamond halo With a total diamond weight of 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.49 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire Round Diamond Hasbani 18Kt Halo Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A bespoke bright and large 2.49 carat total gem weight, having a whopping 1.95 Carat Bright Blue Sapphire in a Dress / Engagement Ring surrounded by a claw set diamond halo With a to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size 4.5 Breathtaking pink sapphire and diamond halo Legacy engagement ring from Tiffany & Co..
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
1.20ct Pink sapphire vivid pear diamond halo engagement ring 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
1.20ct Pink sapphire vivid pear diamond halo engagement ring 18k white gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Platinum GIA 6.15ctw Oval Ceylon Pink Sapphire w/ Dual Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Pink Color - Heated - Ceylon- 5.18ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete In...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
14k White Gold Beautiful Ornate Pink Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k white gold ring. This beautiful ring features a center square faceted, medium pink color pink sapphire, approximately 0.47 CTS, decorated with a round faceted diamond halo.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 4.06 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oval Halo Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. The ring has 0.61 Carats in diamonds F/G VS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Krementz GIA 1.37 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Krementz sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified natural 1.37ct pink Sapphire center stone set in a 18k white gold setting with a halo of round diamonds and diamonds alon...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Platinum 2.59ctw GIA Ceylon Pink Sapphire Diamond Dual Halo Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Rich Vivid Pink Color - Heated - Ceylon- 1.36ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's pink sapphire and diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 1.50ct oval pink sapphire center stone set in 14k white gold with a halo of tapered baguette and marquise diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy GIA 2.74 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Platinum Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink sapphire and diamond halo engagement ring. GIA certified natural no heat very light purplish pink Sapphire with a halo of round cut diamonds in a platinum setting with round cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 2.46ctw Gia Pear Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fabulous sapphire and diamond halo ring is custom designed and crafted in solid platinum.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2.42 Carat Pink Sapphire Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.42 Carat Pink Sapphire Cushion Cut Diamond Halo Ring 18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Weight: 2.42 Carats (Cushion Cut) Diamonds Weight: 0.83 Carats A vibrant and sophisticated state...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo 18K Gold Coronet Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Framing the sapphire is a delicate halo of 8 swiss cut diamonds, all expertly set in an old style white gold collet, creating an elegant and balanced silhouette that flatters the fin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...
14K Rose Gold Oval Pink Sapphire Halo Solitaire Ring
Located in Nashville, TN
The pink sapphire at the center of this charming ring is halting.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified No Heat 2.18 Carat Round Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Pink Sapphire Halo Ring The ring is 18K White Gold Ring The sapphire is a round 2.18 Carats The sapphire is Pink in color No HEAT The stone is certified by LAPIS.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.60ctw Pink Oval Sapphire VS2 Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Sapphire - 2 Carats, Oval Brilliant Cut, Pink Color, Heat Treatment - Natural Diamonds - 0.60 Total Carats, VS2 Clarity - Round - 0.20 Total Carats, Round Brilliant Cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Peter Suchy .62 Carat Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Pink Sapphire and Diamond halo gold engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.41 Carat Pink Sapphire White Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By GP
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite piece is a dazzling symphony of a radiant bright pink oval Sapphire and diamond engagement ring. This ring begins with a 2.41ct oval center stone which is highlighted ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Peter Suchy 1.58 Carat Hot Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Hot pink natural no heat oval pink Sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Minimalist Pink Sapphire Halo Diamond Bridal Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Pink Sapphire Halo Diamond Bridal Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your learning and spiritual healing.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Diamond and Pink Sapphire Halo 18 karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Diamond and Pink Sapphire Halo 18 karat White Gold Engagement Ring Handcrafted in 18 karat white gold, this ring features a .40 carat E-F SI2 graded diamond.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Peridot & Pink Sapphire Diamond Double Halo Set 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Gorgeous apple green peridot with pink sapphire and diamond ring, perfect for our friends born in August. Stunning 2.7 carat (approx) green peridot surrounded by total of .20 carat p...
Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.95ct Round Cut Pink Purple Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Round Cut Light Pink Purple Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Ring. 0.95 Carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, ...
Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Set Engagement 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A gorgeous Art Deco inspired emerald cut pink sapphire is presented in classic Art Deco style.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.77 Carat Oval Pink Unheated Sapphire & Hidden Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 14k yellow gold ring features a rare GIA Certified 1.77-carat Oval-shaped Unheated, Very Light Pink sapphire from Sri Lanka.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 1.76 CT Cushion-Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An antique-style engagement ring showcasing a 1.76-carat cushion-cut pink sapphire set in a classic four-prong setting.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k 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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