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
Rachel Koen Diamond & Green Emerald Ladies Ring 14K White Gold Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ladies ring is encrusted with 4 princess cut Green Emeralds weighing 0.20 carat and pave set round cut diamonds weighing 0.10 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
18K Gold Square Emerald & Round Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Contact us to customize this to your liking and size. 1 Carat Princess Cut Emerald & Diamond 18K Gold Channel Set Band Ring Bold and captivating, this channel-set emerald and diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 10.08 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an AGTA certified Oval cut Colombian Emerald weighing 10.08 carats, flanked by Trillion and Princess cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5....
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Alternating Diamond & Emerald Five Stone Band Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum Gemstone details: Approx. 0.50ctw fo Emerald gemstones Diamond details: Approx. 0.20ctw of princess cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Emerald with Diamonds in White Gold Engagment Ring by Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
It is set with a 0.5-carat oval emerald, accompanied by princess-cut diamonds and small brilliant-cut diamonds along the ring shoulders.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.46 Total Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Pave Set Engagement Ring, GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
4.46 Total Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Pave Set Ladies Engagement Ring, GIA Certified -Metal Type: 18K White Gold -2.42 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Emerald, GIA Certified -G...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Cabochon and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 4.24 ct. emerald oval cabochon with 1.00 ct. good quality white diamond princess cuts.
White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1985 Yellow Gold Emerald-Cut Diamond and Sapphire Statement Ring
Located in BILBAO, ES
At the center, an elegant emerald-cut diamond anchors the design with refined brilliance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1.38 Carat Emerald and Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring in White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The center emerald is set in 18k yellow gold, flanked by fine quality, princess cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 18k Yellow Gold 3.3ctw Pear Emerald Round & Princess Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Green Color - 8.1x6.6mm - 1.10ct (approx.)
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Ring with 0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With plain shank & bezel halo with 0.80 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold 2 stones baguette cut diamonds 0.10ct each 3 stones princess cut diamonds 0.19ct each Size: 5
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified 13 Carat Colombian Emerald & Princess Diamond Unisex Ring in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 13 carat Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond ring in 18 karat solid yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.40tcw 14K Men's Genuine Spring Green Emerald Wedding Gold Band Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased is a handcrafted Princess cut genuine emerald wedding band 14k. Handcrafted by our own master jeweler, this ring features a row of seven-channel set princess cut emeralds.
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.85tcw 18K Round Colombian Emerald & Diamond Accent Ring - Six Prong Set
Located in Jupiter, FL
Surrounding the emerald are clusters of pave-set round-cut diamonds, with princess-cut diamonds channel set at the very center for added brilliance.
Diamond, Emerald
1990s 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1.20ct Center
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The ten princess-cut emeralds have a combined weight of approximately 0.80 carats and display a rich medium green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.67ct Diamond and Emerald Wide Band Ring MF31-101025
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The channels taper gracefully toward the center, drawing the eye to a princess-cut diamond set on its point in a striking kite orientation.Offered in estate condition, this 18K Yello...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 1.12ct F/VVS2
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic 18k white gold emerald cut diamond ring with diamond set shoulders.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Channel Princess Diamond Emerald Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: Metal: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: Approx. 1.00 carat total weight, princess cut Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1+ Emeralds: Approx. 2.80 carat total weight, squa...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Green Emerald And Diamond Band In 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Houston, TX
The design showcases approximately 0.50 carats of princess-cut emeralds, two of which exhibit minor surface abrasions, paired with approximately 0.50 carats of baguette-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2.10tcw 14K Natural Dark Green Oval Emerald Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beneath the levitating emerald, a row of channel-set princess-cut emeralds adds depth and dimension, creating a bold yet elegant design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.38 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified 3.38 carat Colombian emerald ring in platinum featuring 0.70 carat princess cut diamonds with intricate filigree shank and two-tone design.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, 5.48 carats, Zambian Emeralds & Diamonds Cocktail Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emeralds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Princess Cut ✦ Gemstone Weight: 1.12 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Oval Emerald and Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 9 X 7 Oval Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 4.5 Oval Shape Emerald Ring very clean and intense green color . 4 Princess cut Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Round Cut & Diamond Gold Statement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased is a striking genuine, round, Colombian emerald and princess cut diamond ring. Handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold and platinum, this ring features a breathtaking round Co...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique German Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5/ 2 gr
Located in SE
German Halo Ring from ca. 1900s- 1920s , crown with White Gold or Platinum top claws holds a natural princess cut Emerald 3.75mm x 2.5mm x 2mm mm ca. 0.3 ct with natural internal fla...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 6.43 carat Emeralds, Ethiopian Opal & Diamond Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emeralds ✦ Gemstone Cut: Princess Cut ✦ Gemstone Weight: 0.24 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
GIA 1.71ct Emerald Princess Channel Solitaire Center White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly designed band, crafted from luxurious white gold, is accentuated by striking princess-cut diamond side stones, exuding an opulent yet modern charm.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.2ct Emerald Princess Channel Solitaire Center White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly designed band, crafted from luxurious white gold , is accentuated by striking princess cut diamond side stones, exuding an opulent yet modern charm.
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 2.20ct Emerald Princess Channel Solitaire Center Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The elegantly designed band, crafted from luxurious yellow gold , is accentuated by striking princess cut diamond side stones, exuding an opulent yet modern charm.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.30 Total Carat Emerald Cut Three-Stone Engagement Ring H VS2/SI
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: -Metal: 14K White Gold -Center Stone: 0.50 Carat Emerald diamond, H Color, VS2/SI Clarity -2 Side Stones: 0.40 Carat Emerald diamonds, H Color, VS2/SI Clarity -Channe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring Himalayan Afghanistan Emerald & Diamonds, Estate Sultan Oman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely rare Emerald from The Himalayan Mountains, Afghanistan Emerald: Natural, Step cut, octagonal shape, Green Minor Emerald 2.3 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
3.85 Carat Natural Emerald Cut Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Accented with two princess cut diamonds on each side of the center stone. 1 Emerald cut natural pink Tourmaline, approx. total weight 3.85cts, VS, 11.8 x 7mm 4 Princess cut diamonds...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
4.08tcw 14K Asscher Cut Emerald Three-Stone Ring - Rich Green Bezel Set Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Complemented by a princess-cut emerald on each side, set in lustrous 14k yellow gold bezels, this ring exudes elegance and sophistication.
Emerald, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Greek Key Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The striking geometric design is brought to life through a vivid combination of princess-cut emeralds and rubies, meticulously channel-set to form an elegant Greek Key pattern.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Princess Colombian Emeralds Cts 0.29 Round Diamond Cts 0.22 Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18k white gold (3.74 grams), this engagement ring features 60 round diamonds totaling 0.22 cts and 5 princess-cut emeralds weighing 0.29 cts, sourced from Zambia.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1.02tcw 18K Round Emerald & Princess Diamond Ring - Rich Green Two-Tone Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
The emerald is beautifully accented by princess cut diamond clusters on each side, adding a touch of sparkle to its stunning two-toned gold shank.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 13.56 carats, Zambian Emerald & Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Emerald is 13.56 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without any treatment and is of Zambian origin.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Yellow White Emerald Diamond Wide Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The stunning ring features a 1.05 Carat Emerald Cut White Diamond center of exceptional quality: clarity VVS1 and color F, and 2 Princess Cut Fancy Yellow Diamonds on the sides, a t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,801Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Zambian Emerald and Baguette-Cut Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
From the pear-cut Zambian emerald at its crown — deep, vivid green, the specific hue that has made Zambian emeralds the most coveted on earth — to the princess-cut diamond anchoring ...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified .95 Carat Round Emerald Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond three-stone engagement ring. GIA certified natural round emerald center stone, mounted in a 14k white gold setting with two round brilliant cut side diamonds, acc...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Square Emerald & Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It features a square emerald, prong-set between princess-cut diamonds.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold
18k Gold Oval Cabochon Emerald & Princess Diamond Polished Open Cuff Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Oval Cabochon Cut - Burnish Flush Set - Rich Medium to Dark Green Color - 6x8mm / 1.35ct (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond -...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Natural Diamond Open Cuff Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This bypass ring features a pear-cut emerald and a princess-cut emerald set on an open split band in 14k solid gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.09 carat Colombian Emerald Three-stone Ring with Diamonds in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Certified 2.09 carat Emerald Ring with Side Diamonds in Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring features a bright lively Green Rectangular-cut Emerald in the center with 2 Princess-cu...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Emerald and Quartz Plaque Ring 18K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
From our antique collection, this beautiful plaque ring contains ten European Cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.40 carat total, eight princess cut and four triangular cut emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, White Gold
Classic Pear Cut Emerald and White Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Pear cut Prong Setting Natural Emerald (1 pcs) 0.37 Carat, along with Natural Round cut white Diamond (26 Pcs) 0.24 Carat, Natural Princess cut Dia...
White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco inspired Emeralds in White and Yellow Gold Ring b Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This geometrically playful band ring, reminiscent of the famous Art Deco era, showcases three vibrant green emeralds of the finest color quality. They are framed by four princess-cut...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Princess Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Emeralds 0.60CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel style, 3.20 grams 3mm width Siz...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1968 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6.75/ 2.9gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K White Gold featuring natural princess cut Emerald 2.75 mm x 2.15 mm / ca. 0.11 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
AGL Certified 1.55 Carat Oval Emerald Three-Stone Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Three Stone Emerald Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 2 side stones 0.62 Carats Diamonds F VS The Band has small princess cut diamonds 0.23 Carats F VS The Center ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.87tcw 14K Multi-Gemstone Vivid Green Emerald, Diamond, & Sapphire Icon Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong/Channel/Pave/Bezel Setting Material: 14K Yellow & White Gold Setting Weight: 12.5 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round & Emerald Cut Approx Weight: 0.75-Carat...
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...
1.44tcw 14K Natural Round Cut Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond Accent White Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Setting Style: Prong/Pave Setting Material: 14K White Gold Setting Weight: 8.0 Grams Main Stone: Emerald Shape: Round Cut Approx Weight: 0.45-Carats Clarity: Semi-Transparent Color:...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,447Sale Price|29% Off
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Byzantine Ring with Ruby Sapphire Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This unique piece features princess-cut Rubies Sapphires and Emeralds with a total weight of 0.29 Carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rho...
New 18k White Gold GIA 3.38ctw Round Emerald w/ Invisible Set Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Green Color - 2.26ct (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (16) Natural ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1916 Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7/ 2.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo Ring featuring natural princess cut Emerald 3.5mm x 3.5mm x 3mm mm ca. 0.4 ct with natural internal flaws and inclusions.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Square Emerald and Diamond Eternity Wedding Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The glimmering green emeralds are combined with princess-cut diamonds in a half eternity.
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, 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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