Triangle Cut White Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring Botta Gioielli Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Engagement ring handmade in 9 carat rose gold with triangle cut diamond 0.30 ctw.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold enamel engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Victorian engagement ring is a beautifully distinctive jewel from the 1900’s, centered by a rose cut diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Rose Gold Pear Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k rose gold Center Diamond: 1 pear cut = 0.90cttw GIA: 7471196358 (copy only) Color: H Clarity: VS1 Diamonds: 36 Round Brilliant Cut = 0.18cttw Color: G-...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.68 Carat Round Side Band Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.68 Carat White Diamonds.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
3.59 Carats Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Halo Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking deso design platinum ring showcasing an impressive approximately 2.89 carat pear-shaped rose cut diamond in a refined bezel setting. Framed by a vivid halo of channel-set ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$3,200 / set
0.25 Carat Half Moon Diamond Engagement Ring Set
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Beautiful 0.25 carat half moon diamond stacked with minimal pear diamond ring. Metal type: 14k rose gold Cut: Half moon Set of Two rings SI Diamond 3mmx 5mm half moon diamond 0.25 c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peter Suchy 1.14ct GIA Certified Rose Cut Diamond Insert Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning symbol of love and refinement, this Peter Suchy engagement ring is crafted in romantic 14k rose gold and features a GIA certified 1.14 carat rose cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose & White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose & white gold Diamond: 1 marquise cut = 0.73ct Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 32 round brilliant cut = 0.32cttw Color: I / J Clarity: I1 Ring size:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1.72 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.72 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring Simply Gorgeous!!!!
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K rose gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.70ct Color : F Clarity : VVS1 GIA: 2386028138 Diamond: 50 round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Col...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Engagement Ring Pear Cut White Diamond Rose Gold Botta Jewelry
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant ring featuring a pear-cut diamond set in a 9k rose gold prong setting.
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A radiant symbol of your commitment, this diamond engagement ring captures the beauty of life’s most meaningful moments.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Love Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.40 Carat White Diamonds.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Love Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
.93 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Double halo diamond engagement ring. .30ct princess cut center diamond, set in a 14k rose gold setting with a double halo design and loop style shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 18k Rose Cut .62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .37ct Cut: Rose Color: J Clarity: SI2 Natural Diamonds Carat(s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
10.75 Carat Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring In Platinum.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
A timeless beauty in every facet. This magnificent 10.75 carat pear shaped rose cut diamond ring captures light with an ethereal glow. The rose cut's antique charm meets modern brill...
Diamond, Platinum
Rose Gold Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Old European Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring K VS2
Located in New York, NY
This Edwardian-inspired engagement ring centers a lively 1.10-carat old European cut diamond in K color and VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring A striking blend of elegance and bold design, this vintage ring showcases a dazzling old Rose Cut diamond at its heart, radiating...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold 0.50ct Rose Cut Diamond Band Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A romantic antique engagement ring featuring a rose cut diamond, prized for its subtle shimmer and historic faceting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Rose Gold 3.01ct GIA-Certified Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Its timeless design and luxurious craftsmanship make it a stunning choice for engagements or any special occasion. Material: 14k rose gold Center Diamond: 3.01 carats, emerald cut, ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
10.75 Carat Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring In Platinum.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
A timeless beauty in every facet. This magnificent 10.75 carat pear shaped rose cut diamond ring captures light with an ethereal glow. The rose cut's antique charm meets modern brill...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neil Lane 14 Karat Rose Gold Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Center Diamond: 1 oval cut = 0.45ct Color: G Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 81 round cut = 0.80cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1-2 Ring Size: 6 (please allow up to 2 additio...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
6ct Pear Shape Engagement Ring. Rose Cut Diamond Accent Platinum Ring K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 6.00 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut, Pear-Shaped Center Diamond Color: K-L Color Center Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1 Cl...
Diamond, Platinum
Georgian Entwined Heart Ring Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Antique Engagement Ring 1820
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent entwined Heart and Bow Antique Georgian Wedding Engagement Ring with gorgeous pearls and sparkling antique Rose Cut Diamonds set in silver atop 18 Karat Gold...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14 Karat Rose Gold Champagne Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.10ct Color: champagne Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 22 round brilliant cut = 0.49cttw Color: I Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 3.75 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian .83 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Rose Cut Carat Weight: .83 carat Color: L Clarity: I1 Finger to Top ...
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 18 karat rose gold structure mounted with seven diamonds. Diamonds 0.87 ct Total Weight 4.00 gr RF G HAIR RK.ACHG130 Italian Size 15 Usa Size 7.17 French Size ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Halo Ring, Engagement Ring Material: 14k Rose Gold Center Diamond: This ring features one Natural Oval Cut Diamond that is approximately 0.85 carats.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold & Platinum Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K rose gold / platinum Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.90ct Color : H Clarity : I1 GSI: 48479300101 Diamond: 14 round brilliant cut = 0.56cttw Co...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
14 Karat White & Rose Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white & rose gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.67ct Color : G Clarity : I1 EGL: US310107218D Diamond: 84 round brilliant cut = 0.50...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco GIA 1.06 carat rose cut diamond onyx platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Art Deco engagement ring showcases a captivating 1.06 carat rose cut diamond certified by GIA under report number 6382831981.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
18 Karat Rose & White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K rose & white gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.10ct Color: I Clarity: I3 Diamond: 2 round brilliant cut = 0.06cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 8.5 (pl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
2.27 carats natural Zambian Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the pear shaped Emerald is 2.27 carats. The Emerald is completely ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.50 Carat Engagement Ring. GIA Rose Cut Diamond Accent Ring Platinum I VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 2.50ct Center Diamond Cut: Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: I Center Diamond Clarity: VVS2 Certification: GIA Certificate ...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Rose Gold Oval and Round Cut Diamond Scalloped Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Center Diamond: 1 oval cut= 0.52ct Color: H Clarity: SI2 Diamonds: 42 round cut= 0.55cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Size: 4.25 (please allow ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco GIA 1.03 carat rose cut diamond ruby platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco engagement ring showcases a rare 1.03 carat rose cut diamond, offering a soft, glowing brilliance that evokes the romance of antique candlelight.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.03 carat rose cut diamond ruby platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco engagement ring showcases a rare 1.03 carat rose cut diamond, offering a soft, glowing brilliance that evokes the romance of antique candlelight.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Adrianna Papell Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brand: Adrianna Papell Metal: 18k Rose Gold Weight: 4.8 grams 1 Brilliant Cut Diamond Center Carat Weight: ~0.63 G , SI2-I1 4 Marquise Diamonds Color and Clarity: I,VS 36 Additi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.59ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing rose gold diamond engagement ring is a masterpiece of exceptional design and quality.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.59ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful rose gold diamond engagement ring is breathtaking!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.95ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold diamond engagement ring is remarkable in its design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.50ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite engagement ring is a masterpiece of elegance. The 18k rose gold band is adorned with a 1.0ct round brilliant cut diamond, certified by GIA, showcasing a triple excelle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.85ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring features a 1.50ct round brilliant cut diamond at its center, GIA certified at I-VVS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
.48 Carat Rose Cut Light Brown Diamond Halo Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1830’s antique light brown diamond ring. .48cts center rose cut diamond that is mounted in a 14k rose gold setting. The center diamond has a halo of 8 rose cut diamonds totaling .45c...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.81ct Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary Asscher cut diamond engagement ring is designed to captivate and enchant.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.40 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 0.40 carat emerald and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring This beautiful emerald and diamond ring is handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
4.48ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite oval cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.46ct Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mesmerizing 1.91ct radiant cut diamond engagement ring is extraordinary. The center diamond, GIA certified at H-VS2, sparkles with tremendous brilliance and fire.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.28ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful emerald cut diamond engagement ring is breathtaking! The diamond is hand selected for its exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity, set on high...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.65ct Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally stunning 18k rose gold diamond engagement ring is breathtaking!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.50ct Engagement Ring. GIA Oval Rose Cut Diamond Eternity Accent Ring H-I VS1
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stone: Diamond Center Diamond Weight: 1.50 Carats Center Diamond Cut: Oval Rose Cut Center Diamond Color: H-I Center Diamond Clarity: VS1 Certification: GIA J...
Diamond, Platinum
2.05ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This emerald cut diamond engagement ring is a true stunner! The design showcases a breathtaking 1.70ct emerald cut diamond, GIA certified at J-VS1.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.22ct Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring features a captivating oval cut diamond, embodying pure elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.16ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18k rose gold engagement ring is captivating with its elegant design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.90ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This emerald cut diamond engagement ring is breathtaking! The diamonds are each hand selected for their exceptional combination of cut, color, and clarity and set on high polish 18k ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Size 7, 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Ring Set: Diamond Accents, Engagement Rings
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Blue Sapphire Stone Weight: 0.86 carat Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Total Diamond Weight: 0.14 carat Ring Guard Ba...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1.34ct Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This remarkable emerald cut diamond engagement ring is a testament to quality and elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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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