Platinum and Rose Cut Oval Ring. GIA 2ct Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum I VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: I Color Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certification: GIA C...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The pearl’s rich, natural overtones create beautiful depth and contrast against the bright white platinum setting. The surrounding diamonds add refined brilliance, enhancing the eleg...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Important Platinum Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The cushion sits in a delicate platinum setting cut close to the stone, so the metal frames it rather than crowds it, and eight squarish French cut diamonds run along the shank, step...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 6.27ct Star Ruby Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This piece has a timeless, collector-oriented feel that highlights the natural beauty of the star ruby without distraction. Weight: 10.6 Grams Stone: 6.27ct Star Ruby Measurements: ...
Star Ruby, Platinum
Platinum 5.66ctw Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum 5.66ctw Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Style: Platinum Oval Cut Diamond Full Eternity Band Material: Platinum Diamond Details: Approximately 5.66ctw Total, 18 Oval Cut...
Diamond, Platinum
Mid Century sapphire diamond platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The platinum setting provides a cool, enduring framework that elevates the stones’ natural radiance and ensures lasting durability.
Sapphire, Platinum
Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring, Gübelin Certified
By Jacob & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Jacob & Co. platinum ring showcases a Gübelin-certified Colombian emerald of remarkable presence, complemented by an exquisite diamond setting that reflects the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Openwork 6.52ct Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is a beautifully refined gemstone piece, centered by a remarkable 6.52 carat aquamarine accented by 0.10ctw of diamonds in an elegant openwork platinum setting.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco style sapphire diamond platinum cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Nineteen round brilliant diamonds trace the outline in a tight, glittering ring, with milgrained edges and a delicately split shank that add textural interest without competing with ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Carat Radiant Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 0.9ct Round Solitaire Three-Stone Bypass Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The delicate integration of these side stones graded G-H for color and SI1-SI2 for clarity, enhances the ring's overall visual impact without overshadowing the masterpiece at its cen...
Diamond, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each side of the royal blue sapphire has a cluster of round, baguette and marquise cut diamonds in a platinum setting. Ring Size 8 (Sizable)
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GCS Certified 2.40ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, England
This is the sort of ring that never really dates. The proportions are classic, the platinum setting keeps the look crisp and understated, and the 2.40ct centre diamond gives it a won...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1ct Diamond Platinum Pavé Engagement Ring, I/VS1
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 1.00 carat round brilliant diamond sits at the center of this platinum engagement ring, held in a classic four-prong setting that lifts the stone above a split, pavé-set shank.
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century 4.04ct Round Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Delicate single cut diamond accents flank the center stone, offering subtle brilliance that enhances the composition without competing for attention.
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Platinum Oval Tanzanite Graduating Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
With its exceptional scale, rich color and classic platinum setting, this is the kind of ring that feels important without being overly ornate—a sophisticated statement piece with tr...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
1.50 Carat Aquamarine Engagement Ring. Natural Cushion Aquamarine Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
The cushion-cut gemstone commands attention with its rich blue hue, beautifully complemented by the cool sophistication of the platinum setting. The shoulders are accented with appr...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
4.55 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic and commanding platinum ring centered by a substantial 4.55-carat emerald-cut Colombian emerald of rich, vibrant green.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Natural Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. 1.50ct Emerald Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Natural Green Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 1.50 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.75...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 2 Carat Radiant Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.31 Carat Emerald Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The Cathedral-style setting raises the center diamond, creating a striking silhouette that showcases the alluring sparkle of each stone.
Diamond, Platinum
Cushion Cut Sapphire Ring. 1.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Elongated Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Sapphire Center Sapphire Weight: 1.10 carats Center Sapphire Cut: Elongated Cushion Cut Center Sapphire Color: Deep Blue Secondary Stones: Diamonds Di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Solitaire Engagement Ring. 2.80ct Old European Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted circa 1920, the Wilburton ring is a refined example of Art Deco diamond jewelry, combining a significant antique center stone with carefully arranged accent diamonds and ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Platinum Ring, 0.60ct, Circa 1930s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An old European cut diamond, 0.60 carats, sits perched above a platinum band in this Art Deco solitaire, its slightly raised setting lifting the stone to catch light from multiple an...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Accent Milgrain Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine milgrain edging adds texture and definition throughout the design, reinforcing the ring’s intricate period character without overwhelming the center stone.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Band Ring, 9 Princess Cut Diamonds, 3 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The high polish finish on both the shank and the channel bars keeps the eye moving from stone to stone without any texture to interrupt it.
Diamond, Platinum
$8,288Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1ct Oval Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of oval diamonds weighing 1 and ...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,724Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 0.81ct Emerald Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of emerald diamonds weighing 0.8...
Diamond, Platinum
$13,991Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.7ct Pear Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of pear diamonds weighing 1.7 an...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,580Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.5ct Cushion Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of cushion diamonds weighing 1.5...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,864Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Emerald Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of emerald diamonds weighing 1.2...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,911Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Oval Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of oval diamonds weighing 1.2 an...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,433Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Princess Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of princess diamonds weighing 1....
Diamond, Platinum
$22,064Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.27ct Round Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of round diamonds weighing 2.27 ...
Diamond, Platinum
$29,510Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.01ct Oval Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of oval diamonds weighing 2.01 a...
Diamond, Platinum
$13,386Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.51ct Cushion Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of cushion diamonds weighing 1.5...
Diamond, Platinum
Pink Kunzite Ring. 2.80ct Emerald Cut Natural Kunzite Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Kunzite Center Kunzite Weight: Approximately 2.80 Carats Center Kunzite Cut: Emerald Cut Secondary Stones: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: 0.40 Carat...
Kunzite, Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.5ct Marquise Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The brilliance and fire of the center stone are beautifully complemented by a row of shimmering side stones, each expertly set in a delicate prong setting for maximum light exposure.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.15tcw Old Mine Pear Diamond Floral Leaf Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in platinum and centered by a substantial 0.85ct old mine cut pear-shaped diamond within an ornate floral and leaf-inspired setting.
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920 Platinum 8 Carat Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The exceptional character of this ring is revealed in its setting. Beneath the aquamarine, the platinum has been intricately pierced into an elaborate open gallery of graceful scroll...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Sabrina GIA 1.78 carat Burma ruby diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The effect, seen in hand, is a ring that reads as one unbroken shape of red and white, more sculptural than a simple halo setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Zambian Emerald Engagement Ring. GIA 5.60ct Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Emerald Center Emerald Weight: 5.60 carats Center Emerald Cut: Emerald Cut Certification: GIA Certificate Secondary Stones: Diamond Diamond Weight: 1....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.50 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Cut Diamond Ring Platinum LSI1 Engraved
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.50 carats Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: L Center Diamond Clarity: SI1 Secondary Stones: A...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum GIA 2.30tcw L VS2 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in platinum and centered by a 2.10ct emerald cut diamond graded L color and VS2 clarity by GIA.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Platinum Ring with Colombian Emerald, AGL Certified
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 12.25 ct Origin: Colombia Enhancement: Minor (traditional) Certification: AGL Report Signed: Cartier Setting: Platinum & Gold Condition: Excellent
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 0.90ct Emerald Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of emerald diamonds weighing 0.9...
Diamond, Platinum
1.70 Carat Oval Cut Natural Emerald Ring. Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Era: Handcrafted Vintage-Style Material: Platinum Ring Size: 6.5; Resizable to any finger size at no additional cost This elegant ring centers a natural 1.70-carat oval cut emerald ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA 1.22ct Cushion Three-Stone Split Shank Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a captivating, GIA-certified center stone of cushion diamonds weighing 1.2...
Diamond, Platinum
1.12 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum, Eternity Band Mount
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Platinum makes up the entire mounting, chosen for its durability and the way its cool white tone sets off the diamonds without competing with the center stone's warmer hue.
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-Century Opal and 1.50ctw Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Towson, MD
The diamonds are generously sized for a halo setting, giving the platinum ring a bold and luminous presence that frames the opal beautifully without competing with it.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
2.75 Carat Cushion Cut Engagement Ring. Diamond Halo Old Euro Ring Platinum KVS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approx. 2.75 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Antique Cushion Cut Center Diamond Color: K Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 S...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.48ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Dangle Heart Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum Pavé Diamond Dangle Heart Ring Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Platinum
$760,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 22.60 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is crafted in platinum, providing a clean and durable setting that enhances the diamond’s natural brilliance while maintaining a timeless and understated aesthetic.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
18k White Gold Amethyst Ring. 1.90ct Round Cut Amethyst Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Amethyst Center Amethyst Weight: 1.90 Carats Center Amethyst Cut: Round Cut Stone Setting: Six-Prong Setting Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Prong Engagemen...
Amethyst, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gubelin 0.95 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald Ring. Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Their antique-style faceting complements the character of the center gemstone without overwhelming it. Handcrafted in platinum, the ring combines a refined halo design with the rari...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid Century 1.10 carat sapphire diamond platinum bezel set ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1950s, the flush bezel construction gives this Mid Century ring a sleek, almost architectural quality that feels remarkably at home today, a confident choice for someone who wa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
6ct Pear Shape Engagement Ring. Rose Cut Diamond Accent Platinum Ring K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 6.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut, Pear-Shaped Center Diamond Color: K-L Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.62 carats no heat sapphire diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding the sapphire is a graceful constellation of thirty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds, delicately set to enhance brilliance without overpowering the center stone. Their b...
Diamond, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Impressive 31 Carat Oval Garnet and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The substantial oval garnet is elegantly held in a distinctive four prong platinum setting, with an openwork Art Deco inspired gallery beneath the stone that adds an unexpected sense...
Garnet, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Bombe Platinum Ring, 3 Carats, Circa 1920s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Smaller bead-set diamonds fill the triangular gaps between the lattice and the pierced platinum surround, adding sparkle at the edges without competing with the larger center stones ...
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.
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