TIFFANY & CO. Schlumberger 3-Row Rope & Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
TIFFANY & CO. Schlumberger 3-Row Rope Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Ring This classic Tiffany & Co. ring was designed by Jean Schlumberger and features a 3-row rope design crafte...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 0.8ct Oval Twisted Rope Split Shank Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a captivating prong set oval center diamond of 0.8 , graded I and I1 , en...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.21ct Cushion Milgrain Twisted Rope Flower Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a magnificent cushion center stone weighing 1.21.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA 2.01 Carat Twisted Rope Split Shank Oval Halo Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring's design showcases a twisted rope split shank, offering a sophisticated yet playful texture, while the oval-shaped halo, adorned with prong-set small round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.00 Carat Twisted Rope Oval Halo Cathedral Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Elevate your jewelry collection with This exquisite diamond ring that embodies a unique blend of vintage inspiration and contemporary c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.01ct Cushion Milgrain Twisted Rope Flower Halo Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a magnificent cushion center stone weighing 2.01.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA 1.81 Carat Twisted Rope Split Shank Oval Halo 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ring's design showcases a twisted rope split shank, offering a sophisticated yet playful texture, while the oval-shaped halo, adorned with prong-set small round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA 1.51 Carat Twisted Rope Split Shank Oval Halo 18K Yellow Gold 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 is a testament to luxury and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rope Design Diamond Gold Band Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
An 18 karat yellow gold ring composed of five rows of rope-twist design intersected by three X cross motifs.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Brilliant Cut Diamond Dome Rope Motif Ring
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant Cut Diamond Dome Rope Motif Ring Description: A beautifully crafted 14K gold ring featuring a brilliant-cut diamond at the center surrounded by smaller round diamonds set ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Rope Twist Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14K white gold, sapphire and diamond band with twisted rope design. Features 14K white gold 1.22 carats total weight in sapphire .67 carat total weight in diamonds Ring size 6, can ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ring with Rope Detail, 18K Gold, 0.13cts diamonds
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
This beautiful diamond ring, by Michelle Massoura, is crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has a rope-like gold detail.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Ring with Rope Detail, 18K Gold, 0.18cts diamonds
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
This beautiful diamond ring, by Michelle Massoura, is crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has a rope-like gold detail.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18KT White Gold Heart Diamond Twisted Rope Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 1.85 grams Gemstone: Natural Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.13 CTW Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Style: Heart-Shaped R...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Rope Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Ruby and RBC Diamond Gold Rope Cluster Halo Ring. Securely Hand set with 2.50tcw Oval Red Rubies and .40tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.35ct Rope Twist Cluster Ring 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Rope Twist Cluster .35ct Natural Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Round Cut Diamond Twisted Rope Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K white gold ring features a charming twisted rope-texture band that gives it a vintage-inspired yet modern feel.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$463Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Twisted Rope Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This delicate 14K yellow gold ring features a charming twisted rope-texture band that gives it a vintage-inspired yet modern feel.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Princess-Cut Diamond Rope Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ring in 18K Rose Gold with White Diamonds - ROPE collection*
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This exquisite ring from Micheletto's traditional Rope collection combines the warmth of 18K rose gold with the brilliance of fine white diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,140Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Rope Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.05 ct. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs1 clarity. Ring siz...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Rope Ring, 0.25ct Emeralds & 0.20ctw Diamonds, Size 6.25
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and highly detailed vintage rope ring in rich 18K yellow gold weighing 8.6 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Rope-Detail Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Finger Size: French 51.5 (US 6) – resizable on request Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750 ‰) Center Stone: 1 × Cultured pearl, high luster Accent Stones: 12 × Round bri...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Delicate Twisted Rope and Diamond Ribbon Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With its timeless design and eye-catching diamond accents, this 18K rose gold twisted rope ring is sure to become a cherished, everyday favorite.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with White Diamonds - ROPE collection*
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Part of the iconic Micheletto Rope collection, this elegant ring in 18K yellow gold embodies timeless sophistication.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rock Quartz and Diamond Gold Rope Split Shank Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold Rope Split Shank mounting. Ring size 6.75, we offer ring resizing.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$559Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 18K Gold Rope-Style Ring with Dazzling Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this elegant ring features a unique twisted rope design, enhanced by brilliant round-cut diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$559Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 18K Gold Rope-Style Ring with Dazzling Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, this elegant ring features a unique twisted rope design, enhanced by brilliant round-cut diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$559Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 18K Gold Rope-Style Ring with Dazzling Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold, this elegant ring features a unique twisted rope design, enhanced by brilliant round-cut diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ring with Rope Detail, 18K Gold, 0.13cts diamonds, US size 6
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
This beautiful diamond ring, by Michelle Massoura, is crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and has a rope-like gold detail.
Diamond, 18k Gold
13.12CT Natural Spessartite Garnet Diamonds Ring Vivid Red 14KT Rope Twist*
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds. Round & full cuts G-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 6.5 grams Ring Current size: 6.25 Depth of ring: 9.1mm Deck of ring: 15.2 X 16.5mm (Free Resize Serv...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White, Yellow, Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Rope Rings
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K stackable tricolor rope eternity rings sold as a set. Each ring weighs a total of 1.30 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold
White Gold Opal Diamond Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.08ctw Rope
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .78ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Black Origin: ...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Handcrafted Turquoise and Diamond Rope Texture 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
It is a US ring size 8.5 and weighs 17.7 grams. The ring is in pristine condition.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Handmade 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Triple Rope Band Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Handmade and richly detailed, this 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Triple Rope Band Ring showcases bold texture and vibrant gemstone color.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K Gold 0.65ct VS Diamond Multi-Row Rope Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This impressive design rises to 13.75mm in height, forming a dimensional rope-texture lattice that holds approximately 0.65 carats total of VS-clarity diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Rope Ring with Pink Sapphire & Diamonds
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Rope Ring with Yellow Sapphire
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Pink Pearl & Diamond Triple Halo Cocktail Ring with Rope Design
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Pink Pearl & Diamonds Approx. Carat Weight: .90cttw Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS2 Band Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cut: Round Dimensi...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Retro Diamond Rope Ring, 1.50ctw, Size 6.25, Unisex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning 18-karat yellow gold diamond rope ring showcases a bold and intricate design.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
White Gold Diamond Rope Band 14k Round Brilliant .10ctw Braid Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Note: Please contact us for resizing quote Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 0.10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Handmade 0.03ct Blue Diamond Rope Ring in 585 Yellow Gold, New
Located in Viena, Viena
Diamond rope ring blue full cut brilliants of 0.03 ct handmade 585 yellow gold Beautiful gold ring with a blue full cut diamond of 0.03 ct, just finished by the goldsmith, solid rope...
Blue Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Coral & Diamond Flower Cluster Ring - 18k 0.55ctw Milgrain Rope
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $80 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k White Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Coral Color: Light Pink Natural Dia...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.03ctw Rope Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $30 or up 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .75ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Vintage Ring - 14k Roud .42ctw Intertwinted Rope
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Rope Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with 0.36 carats of white diamonds. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special des...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Engagement Fashion Rope Style Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adding a touch of elegance to the design, the ring features a rope-style shank crafted from 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multirow Rope Woven Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and 0.28 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold woven diamond ring with rope detail and 0.28 carat round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,203Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Handcrafted 18k Gold Natural Diamond Rope Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has F-G color an dvvs-vs clarity. Ring size is 5 We can make any size. Box is not incl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960's Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14K Gold Vintage Twisted Rope Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a row of round brilliant cut diamonds bead set east to west in platinum Weighing approximately 0.80 carat total - G/H color with VS2 clarity Flanked by rows of round cut sa...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Two-Tone Blue Sapphire Diamond Rope Ring, Retro Style, Size 7
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat two-tone Blue Sapphire Diamond Rope Ring. The ring features an elevated gallery of multiple tiers with medium blue oval 4.5 x3.4mm sapphires and round diamonds.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
14kt .90 Carat Diamond Eternity Rope Style Wedding Band Ring Size 10.5
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The quality of the diamonds are SI1 clarity and H color. The outside style is a rope edge with center of textured accented with diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Panda .999 Gold Diamond Halo Ring with Rope Bezel 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin Metal: 1/20 OZ Fine Gold .999 Denomination: 5 Yuan Country: China Year: Varies ♥ Ring Information ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .25...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Pave Diamond Crossover Band - 14k Round Brilliant .50ctw Rope Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Original O.J. Perren French 18K Gold Diamond Pave Wide Rope Ring Signed
By O.J. Perrin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Substantial in weight and presence, the ring balances bold gold design with refined diamond detail, making it a versatile jewel for both daily wear and refined occasions.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Black Rhodium 2.25 Karat Grey Diamonds Rope Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: 18 Karat Rose Gold Black Rhodium 2.25 karat Grey Diamonds Rope Design Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Black Rhodium 2.25 karat Grey Diamonds Rope Design Ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
0.10 CTW Evil Eye Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, VS-SI+ Twist Rope Band
Located in New York, NY
Featuring VS-SI+ clarity and FG+ color diamonds, this ring offers subtle brilliance perfect for daily wear, stacking, or gifting.
Diamond, 14k 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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