Unavailable|$1,495
Diamond Engagement Ring or Right Hand Ring with Cubic Zirconia Center
Located in Melbourne, FL
A pave' diamond head that makes a diamond cavity for the center stone. This ring would be beautiful with a colored stone or a one carat diamond. The ring has diamonds going down th...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Design Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Engagement Ring or Right Hand Ring
Located in Melbourne, FL
The garnet and diamond ring has been well constructed using a beautiful rhodolite garnet that weighs approximate 1.40 carats total and accent diamonds that weight an approximate .26 ...
White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,600
Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring or Right Hand Fashion Ring
Located in Melbourne, FL
This ring has a unique flair with the beautiful sapphire and diamonds going across the finger. The blue sapphire weighs .80 carat total and it is a rich, lively blue sapphire with s...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$2,995
Diamond Tourmaline Rose Gold Yellow Gold Right Hand Fashion Ring
Located in Melbourne, FL
A delightful green tourmaline and diamond ring. The ring consists of an oval shaped, rich green, extra faceted tourmaline. The tourmaline weighs 2.36 carats total. The ring has .6...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring Right Hand Ring 14 Karat White Gold Cubic Zirconia
Located in Melbourne, FL
This delightful ring has 152 round brilliant cut diamonds that weigh .84 carat total and one center cubic zirconia. The small diamonds encircle the cubic zirconia and continue down...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise and Round Diamond Ring White Gold Engagement Right Hand Fashion Ring
Located in Melbourne, FL
Beautiful marquise cut and round brilliant cut diamond ring. The center marquise cut diamond weighs .39 carat total. The marquise is an SI1 in clarity and F-G in color. The ring i...
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$13,000
Cipullo Diamond Gold Platinum Eye on the Right Hand Vintage Ring
By Renato Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Diamond RIng "Eye On The Right Hand," a Renato Cipullo vintage piece in 18kt yellow gold and Platinum.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$495
14 Karat Two-Tone Smoky Quartz and Diamond Right Hand Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a beautiful smokey quartz and diamond right hand ring. Any woman would love to add this piece to their collection!
White Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,595
Diamond Fashion Ring or Right Hand Ring 18 Karat White Gold by Demarco
Located in Melbourne, FL
This is a fun right hand ring that will go with everything. The ring is 18 karat white gold and the small round brilliant cut diamonds are fine white with .43 carat total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Rose Gold and White Gold Engagement Ring Right Hand Ring 18 Karat
Located in Melbourne, FL
A very feminine engagement ring or right hand ring. The ring is 18 karat rose gold and white gold.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Antique Design Engagement or Right Hand Ring Filigree Engraving
Located in Melbourne, FL
A pretty sapphire and diamond ring with an antique look because of the filigree, beading and engraving. The sapphire is a deep blue oval with l.62 carats total weight. The ring has...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,995
Tahitian South Sea Black Pearl and Diamond Right Hand Ring White Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
A delightful 14 karat white gold right hand ring with a beautiful black Tahitian pearl.
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$27,930
Golden Beryl and Diamond Right Hand Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
This piece is an amazing and artfully crafted golden beryl, 18 karat white gold and diamond ring. The beryl is a step cut stone that's approximately 13 carats total weight . The Ber...
Beryl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,295
Peridot Right Hand Ring with White and Brown Diamonds by Frederic Sage
By Frederic Sage
Located in Melbourne, FL
A beautiful cabochon peridot and diamond ring that was designed by Frederic Sage. The ring is 18K yellow gold with diamonds along the sides and around the top. The ring is a size 7 ...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Engagement or Fashion Right Hand Ring
Located in Melbourne, FL
This charming ruby and diamond ring consists of one oval ruby that weighs 1.35 carats total. The ruby is a medium dark red in color and it is surrounded by round brilliant cut diamo...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band or Right Hand Ring Unisex 14 Karat Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
A good looking yellow sapphire and diamond wedding band or right hand ring. The ring consists of 1.20 carats total weight of bright yellow princess cut sapphires.
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. Approx .65 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Joelton, TN
A beautiful Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower cluster ring. This would make the sweetest engagement ring or right hand ring.
Diamond, 9k Gold
Diamond Engagement Ring Fashion Ring 18 Karat White Gold .58 Carat Total Weight
Located in Melbourne, FL
This ring can be a diamond ring, right hand ring or cocktail ring.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,800
Lizunova Diamond Pave Eternity Rose Gold Bridal Band Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
The knife edge design of the band is timeless and contemporary. This beautiful ring would make a superb wedding ring, an alternative engagement ring, or an exceptional right hand / e...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$5,800
Lizunova Diamond Pave Eternity White Gold Bridal Band Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
The knife edge design of the band is timeless and contemporary. This beautiful ring would make a superb wedding ring, an alternative engagement ring, or an exceptional right hand / e...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,800
Lizunova Diamond Pave Eternity Yellow Gold Engagement Band Ring
By Lizunova Fine Jewels
Located in Sydney, NSW
The knife edge design of the band is timeless and contemporary. This beautiful ring would make a superb wedding ring, an alternative engagement ring, or an exceptional right hand / e...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,999
18 Karat Diamond and South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
By PeJay Creations
Located in Pikesville, MD
A simply stunning and stylish 18 karat yellow gold south sea pearl and diamond right hand ring. This timeless piece makes a statement yet still carries a slightly delicate design fea...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$43,794
Towe Norlen Celeste 3.98 Carat Contemporary Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful pave-set 18 Karat white gold and diamond right hand, or cocktail, ring designed by Towe Norlen in 2009, has 328 hand set brilliant-cut Top Wesselton (TW vvs) high qual...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,495
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.15 Carat Vintage Inspired Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
Stunning 18KT Yellow Gold 1.15ctw Vintage Inspired Diamond Right Hand Ring Size 7 You are viewing a Stunning Vintage Inspired Diamond Right Hand Ring.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 2.05 Carat White and Champagne Pave Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
14K White Gold 2.05tcw White & Champagne Pave Diamond Dome Ring You are viewing a beautiful pave diamond right hand ring.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,000
Art Deco circa 1930, Two-Stone Filigree Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bellmore, NY
This unique Art Deco antique filigree 2 stone statement ring measures 3/4 inch long by 3/8 inch wide and sits 1/8 inch off the finger, and is a perfect "right hand" ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mark Broumand 0.80 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful right-hand diamond ring is set with 0.80ct of round brilliant cut diamonds graded at E-F, VS1-VS2.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$1,750
Unique Diamond Right Hand Ring
Located in Webster, NY
Very unique right hand ring with a stunning oval halo of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,100
Diamond and Emerald Right Hand Ring
Located in Webster, NY
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Right Hand Ring Gemstone: 7 Oval Cut Emeralds Gemstone Size: Approximately 3mm x 4.5mm Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately .75CTW Diamond Cut: R...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Diamond Anniversary Ring or Diamond Right Hand Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This stunning cluster ring is made up of over a carat of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds set in 14K white gold. Gemstone: Diamond Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 1.60CTW Diamond Cu...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$4,000
White Gold and Diamond Right Hand Ring
By JYE'S
Located in Dallas, TX
18K White Gold Right Hand Ring with .84 CTW Diamonds and .21 CTW Princess Cut Diamonds.This ring is for Finger Size 6.75 and can be sized two sizes.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jye's Right Hand Gold Platinum and Diamond Ring
By JYE'S
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum Ring Made by Award Winning Designer, Jye's. This ring is size 7.25 and can be sized. 1.74 CTW Diamonds. Stamped PLAT JYE'S. Slightly concave face, tapered shank fits very ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 2.50cttw Deco Diamond Three Stone Right Hand Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a true masterpiece of elegance and timeless allure, behold the platinum Deco three stone old cut diamond ring. This exquisite piece of jewelry showcases the harmonious co...
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Scroll Design Right Hand Ring
Located in Webster, NY
This ring features .12CTW of Diamonds set in a ornate design with elegant filigree detail cast in 14K Yellow Gold. Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately .12CTW Diamond Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.00 Carat Three-Row Diamond White Gold Right Hand Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A fiery 2.00 carat total weight three row round brilliant Diamond right hand ring in 14 karat white gold. The diamonds are all prong set, and slightly graduated toward the center.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Topaz Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Right Hand Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful blue topaz diamond ring fashioned in 14 karat two tone gold. The faceted oval blue topaz gemstone is surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds weighing .50 carat total wei...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern East West Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Right Hand Ring, 14K
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold east west ring with 6 round diamonds 0.05 carat and one center emerald cut diamond 1.05 carats: F color, SI1 clarity. GIA certified. * Finger size: 7
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mark Broumand 2.40 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous right-hand ring showcases a 2.40ct mosaic of marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zeghani ZR1808 Woven Right Hand Ring - 14K Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
The perfect everyday ring. This 14K yellow gold woven right hand ring made by Zeghani is furnished with 5 bezel set round diamonds weighing a total of 0.65 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leon Mege Designer Pearl and Diamond Right Hand Ring in Platinum
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and diamond platinum ring by the world-famous jewelry designer Maestro Leon Mege. Finger size: US - 5 3/4 15x17 mm white South Sea Pearl 6 pear shape diamonds 1.03 carats tot...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Retro Amethyst Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Right Hand Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous Retro amethyst and diamond ring fashioned in 18 karat rose and yellow gold. The emerald cut amethyst weighs approximately 14 carats and measures 13 x 19.5 mm. The amethyst ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Classic Solid Platinum 3.31ctw Oval Cabochon Opal Diamond Halo Right Hand Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Nice Play of Colors - 13.7x9.7mm /2.96ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Bri...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
GIA 1.90 Carat Old Pear Diamond Engagement Anniversary Right Hand Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Amazing and Important Estate Engagement Handmade Platinum (stamped) Ring with GIA Certified 1.05CT Old cut Pear Shape Center Diamond in J color VS1 clarity (Near COLORLESS and Ver...
Diamond, Platinum
Pave Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbon Right Hand Ring Contemporary Vintage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous pave diamond ribbon ring fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring features round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.20 carat total weight and graded H-I color and SI clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Right Hand Filigree Ring with Blue Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold ring with modern filigree detail. The ring is furnished with 43 round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.24 carat. In the center is one chequered cut blu...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black and White Diamond Square Modern Right Hand Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stylish 14 karat white gold white and black diamond ring. The square shape ring is set with a curvy row of white round brilliant cut diamonds in the middle of the ring. Set on eith...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Filigree Three Row Right Hand Ring in 14K Rose & White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white & rose gold ring made by Zeghani. The filigree ring has 44 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.38 carat total weight. * 9mm wide * Diamonds are H color, SI clarity * S...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Gold Diamond Tsavorite Garnet Band Right Hand Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Offered for sale is a truly superb vintage cocktail right hand ring, crafted beautifully in 14 karat white gold.
Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
H. Stern Cabochon Amethyst Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Right Hand Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large amethyst diamond cocktail ring by H. Stern crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The large cabochon amethyst gemstone features some natural inclusions and is bezel set with 5 round ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 12.94 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Right-Hand Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ceylon sapphire and diamond estate ring features a superb 11.19ct oval cut natural blue sapphire, AGL certified unheated. For added brilliance it is accented by numerous round b...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leon Mege Ruby and Cab Emeralds in Micro Pave Platinum Bespoke Right-Hand Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Leon Mege fashionable right-hand ring is full of boundless love and passion.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Leon Mege 3.40 Carat Natural Capri Spinel Diamond Pave Platinum Hand-Forged Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
3.40-carat natural unheated Capri spinel in a delicate engagement or a right-hand ring set with diamond pave. Bench-made platinum ring with rare pastel-colored Capri spinel.
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Sold|$20,000
Oval Tanzanite Diamond Ring
By Charles Skibell
Located in Dallas, TX
18K White Gold with Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Right Hand Ring. 3.74 CTW Oval Tanzanite with 156 Round Diamonds
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.86 ctw Diamond Trinity Rolling Eternity Bands Ring, Ring Size 5 US
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
With just the right amount of sparkle, this would be an excellent wedding ring, right hand diamond band, an anniversary gift, or your new daily wardrobe staple.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$11,405
White Diamonds Three-Row Eternity Fashion Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
Show off your love of diamonds with this fabulous trio of sparkling rows in 18K White Gold bearing prong-set round diamonds in varying sizes for maximum reflection on this right hand...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,400,000
GIA Certified 11 Carat Oval Diamond Ring D Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Overall, it is a beautiful diamond! With its large size, lively sparkle, bright white color, and completely clean appearance, this diamond is a perfect choice for an engagement ring ...
Diamond, White Diamond
Sold|$12,500
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Perfect for the modern bride or a right hand stack ring. Diamond: 1.20 Carats Color/Clarity: H/VS2 (GIA 6431108760) Size 7, ring can be sized Made in the USA
Diamond, 18k 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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