2.57ct Emerald Cut Green Emerald Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Total Carat Weight: 2.57 Stone Type: Natural Certification: GIA Metal: 18k White Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Primary Carat Weight: 1.77 Primary Cut: Emerald Cut Primary Color: Gre...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.73Ct Fine Emerald Cut Colombian Emerald Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This emerald springs to life with clear lucidity. The emerald is accompanied by 20 natural white Princess Cut Diamonds that are invisibly set and that weigh 2.28Ct.
Emerald, Platinum
3.11ct Emerald Cut Green Emerald Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The centerpiece is a stunning 2.41ct GIA-certified green emerald, surrounded by shimmering princess cut and round brilliant cut diamonds on the basket and shank.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,902Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 2.6 Carat Princess Cut SI/H Diamond Open Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Natural 2.6 Carat Princess Cut SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Open Band Ring features a double row bypass style band with one row studded with oval cut diamonds and second ro...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.97tcw Colombian Emerald Ring, Emerald Anniversary Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting: Solitaire with Accents Metal Purity: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Weight: 6.0 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Emerald Cut Approx Weight: 1.45-Carats Color: Dark Green Clarity: Tr...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.85Ct Very Fine Natural Emerald Cut Brazilian Emerald Platinum Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an elegant and classic ring featuring a very high quality 2.85Ct Emerald Cut Emerald whose origin is Brazil. The shade of green resembles that of a deep forest and the Emeral...
Emerald, Platinum
1.08tcw 14K Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Three-Stone Ring - Light Green 585
Located in Jupiter, FL
Embrace timeless elegance with our emerald and diamond three-stone ring, featuring a striking emerald cut emerald set north to south in a secure prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
0.92 Carat Emerald-Cut Emerald & 0.74 cttw Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Set in 18 karat white gold, this ring has beautiful profile details with a "peek-a-boo" diamond on each profile side (set in a bezel under the crown) and a scroll design! .92 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A vivid emerald-cut Colombian emerald weighing approximately 0.50 carats, forms the centerpiece of this estate band, set in a substantial 18K yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian Emerald ring 18KT yellow gold green emerald solitaire ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The emerald is a beautiful greenish blue color princess cut totalling 1 carat.
Emerald, 18k Gold
1.50 Carat Emerald and Square Cut Emerald and Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Offset with 6 white round-cut diamonds and 6 princess-cut emerald side stones inside channels, the prong-set center emerald measures a full 1/2 carat for a ring you can be proud to d...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,037Sale Price|35% Off
GIA Certified 1.05 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Square Emerald and Halo Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold square emerald and halo diamond ring, containing 1 GIA square emerald of gem quality weighing 1.26cts., flanked with 2 princess cut diamonds on either side of fin...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
$883Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Features 2, flush set princess cut diamonds equalling 0.21 ctw. The marquise emerald is prong set and 0.257 cts.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
Emerald and diamond ring in 18k white gold. Set with an octagonal step-cut emerald with an approximate weight of 1.94 carats, encircled by four princess cut diamonds and 14 baguette ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Colombian Emerald Diamond Halo Ring Size 6
Located in Addison, TX
The natural 0.58 carat Colombian emerald displays a rich, vibrant green color and is beautifully complemented by a striking halo of round, marquise, and princess-cut diamonds totalin...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
The center emerald is accented by approximately 0.75 carats total weight of near colorless diamonds, including princess cut diamonds set into the shoulders and additional round diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Emerald: 0.94 ct Diamonds: 1 Princess cut: 0.54 ct, Clarity: SI2, Color: G 6 Round brilliant cut: 0.40 ctw.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$32,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 2 Carat Emerald Cocktail Ring
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Carat certified emerald with a halo of pave emeralds or diamonds and "hidden" diamond baguette and princess cut diamonds set baguette.
Emerald, 18k Gold
2.07 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Men's Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
It's a truly unique and breathtaking piece that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Cut Emerald: 2.07ct 12 Princess Cut Emerald: Approximately 0.18ct 12 R...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Gold 1.40 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stone: Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald, Diamond Species & Variety: Natural Beryl/Emerald Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Stone Color: Green Transparency: Transparent Saturation: Mo...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.01ct Natural Emerald Diamonds Ring 14kt Gold 12360*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 3.01ct natural emerald ring. Report 2225531445 to accompany. Stating 12.70 x 7.50 x 4.47mm F2 Clarity Enhancement 2.20ct Baguette and princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 18k Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in New York, NY
Feel luxurious with this GIA Certified 18k Diamond and Emerald Ring! In good condition with minor wear, this ring boasts a stunning 2.77 carat emerald and sparkling 1.27 carat prince...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a very unique and attractive ring featuring a beautiful Oval Emerald of 1.16Ct. The color of this Emerald is vibrant and rich.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,512Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18 kt white Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
It is beautifully accented with 8 smaller emeralds totaling 0.66 carats along the band. Two princess-cut diamonds totaling 0.10 carats add a refined sparkle, all set in a sleek white...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,219 / item
Moi Nizam Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 4.85g Brilliant cut Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : 0.13ct Princess cut Diamonds : 0.23ct Gemstones : Emerald, Glass-filled Ruby India-inspired, this ring is an o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald Diamond Ring Size 7 14k Gold 6.9 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stone: Natural Finely Faceted Quality Colombian Emerald, Diamond Species & Variety: Natural Beryl/Emerald Stone Cut: Emerald Cut No. of Stones: 10 = 5.95 Carats Stone Color: Gree...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.40tcw 14K AAA Colombian Emerald & Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sitting delicately on each side of the emerald are princess cut diamonds. The diamonds are white and compliment the center stone beautifully!
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.91 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage platinum ring features a GIA Certified Colombian 2.91 carat Colombian emerald with a square emerald cut, accented by 0.18 carat of princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage emerald 1.77 ct ring in 18 karats gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage emerald 1.77 ct ring in 18 karats gold. Ring centered with a 1.77 ct oval emerald in a bezel setting.
Emerald, Gold
Emerald and Diamond Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Covington, LA
Its low-profile silhouette offers a comfortable fit for daily wear. Princess-Cut Emerald Design The ring features 32 channel-set princess-cut emeralds totaling approximately 0.76 c...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 18k Gold Band Ring, 20th Century Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Princess cut diamond accents introduce bright, angular brilliance, offering a beautiful contrast to the emeralds’ saturated depth.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
14k Gold Flower Ring with Moonstone, Emerald & Diamonds
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Carved moonstone flower (15mm diameter) with a stunning center princess cut Emerald and six gold bezeled diamonds, one per petal.
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, 14k Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
IGI certified 3.33 Carat Emerald & 0.56 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This stunning ring is a testament to elegance and sophistication, featuring an intense green Emerald that radiates unparalleled allure. The focal point of this ring is the mesmerizi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.33 Carat Square Emerald & Diamond Channel 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6 (not adjustable) Face Dimensions: 11.6 x 10mm Total Weight: 7.55 grams Setting Style: Bezel and Channe...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Colombian Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring features a GIA certified Deep Green Colombian Emerald accented by Princess cut Diamonds, all ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Emerald Platinum Wedding Anniversary Stacking Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This beautifully crafted Platinum diamond and emerald band features a striking center row of alternating princess-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.30 carat and five vivid square...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
5.40tcw 18K Natural Emerald & Diamond Cluster, Gold Ring Band
Located in Jupiter, FL
The ring is 6.5mm thick at the top and sits low. The perfect emerald and diamond ring. Ring Style: Solitaire with Accents Metal Purity: 18K White Gold Weight: 5.8 Grams Main Stone:...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
AAA Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring 14k White Gold 2.50ctw Princess & Round
Located in Chicago, IL
The combination of crisp princess cuts, classic round diamonds, and a richly saturated Colombian emerald creates a harmonious and sophisticated balance.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
18k gold emerald and mother of pearls ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very special ring with an oval in mother of pearls and by side a emerald princess cut, mis 14 eu .gr gold 18k 23.
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Rectangular Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
It is made of a beautiful rectangular shape emerald 2.45 Carat decorated by 2 princess cut natural light yellow diamonds in total of 1.02 Carat each.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald, Diamond and 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Discover the beauty of this 18K white gold cocktail ring featuring 9 dazzling princess cut emeralds and sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Wide Emerald Diamond Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 2.4ctw
Located in Covington, LA
The openwork design adds a touch of vintage-inspired character to the polished metal finish. Princess-Cut Emerald Design Rows of princess-cut emeralds totaling approximately 2.40 c...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 1.78 Carat Emerald and Diamond 18K Gold Mens Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
These diamonds are placed above and below the emerald. The other 22 diamonds are princess-cut, weighing 0.86 carats total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$40,724
Sambia Emerald diamond ring
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold 2,01 ct emerald 4,09 ct diamond baquet and princess cut size 53 13,5 grams on top 15 mm wide GIA.
18k Gold
14k White Gold Emerald-Cut Diamond Ring – 0.68ct Center
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modern and elegant 14k white gold ring featuring a 0.68ct emerald-cut center diamond, flanked by princess-cut side diamonds totaling 0.88ct.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Chicago, IL
Stern, crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a vibrant emerald and high-quality diamonds. The ring features a richly colored natural emerald of approximately 2.5 carats, selected ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21.12tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Oval Cut & Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
On either side, the large emerald is accented by baguette, and princess cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 3 Step Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 3 emerald cut = 1.05cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Diamonds: 6 princess cut = 0.44cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow up to 2 additi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moi Mila Emerald and Yellow Sapphire Stackable Ring Set
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 11.60g Emerald (Princess-cut) : 4.10ct Yellow Sapphire (Brilliant-cut) : 2.50ct Color being the heart of the design here, these beautifully handcrafted rings are worked ...
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
$8,335Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.2ct Emerald Princess Channel Solitaire Center Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly designed band, crafted from luxurious platinum, is accentuated by striking princess-cut diamond side stones, exuding an opulent yet modern charm.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.50ct Emerald Princess Channel Solitaire Center Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly designed band, crafted from luxurious platinum , is accentuated by striking princess cut diamond side stones, exuding an opulent yet modern charm.
Diamond, Platinum
Gold Art Deco 2 Carat Ring Natural Green Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent 14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Ring (size 5.75) set with an approximate 1 carat natural green emerald (estimated Colombian grade) measuring 8x4x2.5mm.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald Cocktail Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel with Diamond Accents
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Featuring A Bezel-set 3.07 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald Accented by 16 Princess Cut Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color Totaling 1.60 Carats.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3.76 Ctw. Princess & Emerald Cut Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in San Francisco, CA
This band has four Emerald cut and three Princess cut diamonds GIA certified in E color, VVS1-VS1 clarity with an approximately 3.76 carats total weight.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
14K Gold 1.20tcw Emerald & Diamond Band Ring, Princess & Pear Cut with Pave Diam
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featuring three petite emeralds, including two princess-cut gems and a pear-cut centerpiece subtly off the axis, this ring captures attention with its unique design.
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Pear Emerald Cts 0.32 and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite engagement ring is crafted in 18k white gold (2.21 grams) and set with a dazzling array of gemstones: 12 round diamonds (0.05 cts), 1 baguette diamond (0.02 cts), 4 ta...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1.17 Carat Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring in 18K Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Exquisite Fancy Wide Dome Cocktail Ring adorned by Brilliant princess cut emeralds along with Round Cut Diamonds expertly placed throughout the Dome shape band.
Diamond, Emerald, 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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