Fox Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Ring Antique Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with a gorgeous Fox head set with Rose Cut Diamonds with Ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Two-Tone Burma Rose-Cut Ruby and Diamond Floral Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Two-Tone Burma Rose-Cut Ruby and Diamond Floral Halo Ring Description: This vintage-style cluster ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central carved coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds and rubies. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master g...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$1,316Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1950s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.02 ct. Totally is ruby 0.10 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring in unuswal flower designe centered with 1 natural ruby pegion blood colour with a diameter of 5mm flanked with rose cut diamonds hall marked 56 imperial russian...
$1,272Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Ottoman Circa 1900s 8k Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. Totally is ruby 0.18 ct. Totally is emerald 0.18 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We can make any size) Box is no...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
$1,623Sale Price|25% Off
Antique 12k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. Totally is ruby 0.24 ct. Ring size is US 8 We can make any size. The box is not included. Please contac...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Ruby with Diamond and Ruby Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.24 carats with Diamond 2.06 carats and Ruby 1.92 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.73 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Masterfully crafted in 14K rose gold, the ring features two rows of vibrant round rubies at the center, framed by colorless diamonds set in white gold to accentuate their brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Magnesite, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central magnesite surrounded by rubies, sapphires and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$2,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 2 pear shape rubies of gem quality weighing .90pts. and 48 round full cut diamonds of very good quality weighing .55pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three sapphires surrounded by diamonds, emeralds and rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 8...
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Coral, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by a frame of two flowers of coral, sapphires, rubies and diamonds. This elegant object ...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Topaz, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central tipaz surrounded by four flowers of coral, diamonds and rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gol...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfec...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of sapphires and ruby surrounded by a flower of diamonds and, externally, rubies, emeralds and leaves stud...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ring with ruby and rose cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k gold 4.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with ruby and rose diamonds totaling 0.20ct - G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 7 - EU 17.25 (54) detailed description: The top of the ring is 7.5 mm wide by 6.0 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 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
Coral, Rubies, Sapphires , Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central flower of sapphires and ruby surrounded by petals of coral and leaves of diamonds. This elegant object comb...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Rubies, Tourmaline, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral with three tourmaline surrounded by a crown of rubies, diamonds and tourmaline. This elegant object c...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethysts, Rubies, Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with amethysts and topaz and, between of them, diamonds and rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and sol...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique, Royal Gold Ring with Rose Cut Trillion Diamond, Rubies and Ornaments
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent, antique, royal gold ring with rose cut diamond, rubies and ornaments.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central flower of sapphires and emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds, sapphires and rubies. This elegant obj...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14.5mm x 13.5mm Trillion Cut Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a fun cocktail ring with lots of colors. This cocktail ring is set in 18k rose gold, a very clean trillion cut Amethyst, Burma rubies and brilliant white diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and sol...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central part composed by emeralds, rubies and sapphires surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$1,053Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby There Stone Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 carat. The diamond is has I color and Pique clarity. Ruby totally 0.25 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 We can...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
White Diamonds Rubies Rose Gold and Silver Cheetah Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure. It has cheetah shape, the body studded by rubies and two white diamonds as eyes. Diamonds 0.14 ct Rubies 5.55 ct Total Weight ...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethyst, Rubies, Diamonds, Spinel, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst surrounded by flowers of rubies, hydrothermal spinels and diamonds. This elegant object combines s...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18.00 Carat Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Slice 18 kt White Gold Cocktail Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
18.00 Carat Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Slice 18 kt White Gold Cocktail Ring Hues of deep red emit warmth and romance from the 18.00 carat ruby, as two rose cut diamond slices affixed...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.26 Carat Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A uniquely-designed ring showcasing a 1.26 Carat Oval Cut Ruby surrounding the center stone are brilliant-cut round diamonds in an 18 karat rose gold mounting. 124 diamonds weigh 1.6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18K Rose Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds and Ruby Material: 18K Rose Gold Weight: 16.31 grams Gemstones: Ruby: 2 rubies in a rich, intense red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion snake ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a coral on the head, two rubies as eyes and all the body is studded with diamonds. This ring was totally handma...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Ring has been left in its antique condition. The oval cut Ruby measures approximately mm 8x6 ( 0.31x0.23 in ) and it is embellished by 24 rose-cut diamonds from different sizes. face...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,185 / item
14kt Solid Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.7 carats and diamonds of 0.34 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.62ct Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 18K rose gold engagement ring features a captivating emerald cut ruby at its center, surrounded by a mesmerizing double halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.28 carats, Ruby 1.60 carats and Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.48 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Ruby Rose Cut Diamond & Turquoise 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k gold vintage mens royal ceremonial ring inspired piece. Set with rose cut diamonds, checkerboard cut star ruby center stone, and bezel set turquoise.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.49 carats, Ruby 1.05 carats and Diamond 1.12 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.01 grams Ruby (Center) W...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.67 carat, Ruby 4.95 carats and Diamond 0.98 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 2.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.76 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian ring centered with oval cut ruby stone with estimate weight of 1 carat flanked with rose cut diamonds and detailed work on ring sides with total 14k gold weight of 7 ...
$2,238Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.83 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.18 carat. Ring size is US 7.5 We can...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: round and emerald cut = 1.73cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Oval Ruby: 4.10cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow two extra shipping days for ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.80Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive 1.80Ct Natural Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $5,000.00 Ruby Treatment: Heat Total Round Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.40c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold structure mounted with a strand of rubies enclosed between two rows of diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$15,750Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Revival Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Platinum Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An alluring Art Deco-style diamond snake ring. Centered by a 150-year-old hand-faceted rose-cut diamond wrapped in lush emeralds, diamond scales, and riveting ruby eyes.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
1.87 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich emerald cut Ruby weighing 1.87 carats surrounded by diamonds on both sides. 28 diamonds on each side weighing 0.58 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds, Rubies, Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Frog Shape Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Frog shape ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure, totally studded with rubies and diamonds on the body and 2 diamonds as eyes. The frog holds a pearl. Diamonds 0.37 ct Rubies 5....
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Tsavorite, Ruby, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Elephant Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion elephant ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two tsavorite as eyes. All the body is studded with diamonds, ruby, sapphires and tsavorite. This elegant ob...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
0.55ct Diamond And Ruby Claw Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 4.38GR • 0.43ct Natural Ruby • 0.12ct Pear Cut Natural ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Rose Gold Oval Cut Natural Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Ribbed Stackable Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K rose gold Ruby and Diamond ring. Set with natural gemstones and glistening 18k solid gold.
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary 5.52ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring, USA
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.52 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Band This unique Band has 9 Oval Cut Ruby that weighs 5.05 Carats and 30 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.47 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Agate, Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pink agate surrounded by a frame of corals, rubies and diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt go...
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
10 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lab Created Ruby Floral Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Lab Created Ruby Floral Ring Size 6.25 This striking ring dazzles with rose cut diamonds set in sterling silver.
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
White Agate, Pearl, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central white agate with a flower of diamonds and a pearl on it, surrounded by a frame of diamonds and rubies. This...
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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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