SI Clarity HI Color Natural SI/H Diamond Long Five Stone Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color Natural SI/H Diamond Long Five Stone Ring 18k White Gold features a five pear-cut white diamonds, gracefully aligned in a descending order from smallest to larges...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 1.5ctw Old European Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds, and four rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat yellow gold band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.96Ct Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring spotlights five round rose-cut diamonds at its center, which together total 0.40 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 18k Gold Opal & Rose Cut Diamond Half Hoop Ring, Circa 1880
Located in Altrincham, GB
Modelled in 18 karat gold throughout. Five Opal Cabochons- 4.4 - 7.2mm in length Rose Cut Diamonds The head of the ring measures approximately 8mm in height and 21mm in length.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Cabochon Opal and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning five stone opal cabochon ring has shimmering opals set which slightly graduate in size and sat between them are rose cut diamond points.
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Columbian Emerald Modern Rose-Cut Diamond Statement Fashion Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
A spectacular .44 carat Colombian Emerald- Emerald cut of the finest clear Green color, five round shape emeralds, Set among an array of fancy Rose Pear-brilliant cuts, all prong set...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k Italian Gold Anniversary Five Diamonds Ring by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Elevate your love story with our made to order Eternity Gold Diamond Ring, adorned with five captivating round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,350Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful 18k Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
The center stone (graded as K/SI2) is perfectly set with four prongs with five diamonds intricately set in either side of the ring shank for another .05 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Anniversary Band Made in Italy in 18k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Features: •Solid 18k or 14k gold, yellow, white, rose gold •Band width: about 4,8mm 2,3 mm thick •0.25 carat total weight of natural emeralds •0.16 carat total weight of natural dia...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Five Stone Anniversary Band Made in Italy in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Features: •Solid 18k or 14k gold, yellow, white, rose gold •Band width: about 4,8mm 2,3 mm thick •0.25 carat total weight of natural emeralds •0.16 carat total weight of natural dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
$9,000Sale Price|60% Off
NWT $22, 500 Rare 18KT Gold Large Black Opal Fancy Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Glistening Australian Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Ring. Ring features a Magnificent Rare Color Changing ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Pear Rose Cut Salt-and-Pepper Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring, 1.74 Carat
By Ursula Rickmers
Located in Miramar, FL
This 1.74-carat pear-shaped salt-and-pepper diamond has a rose cut faceting, its flat base and domed top allowing you to look directly into the stone.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Band Ring with 4.24ct Diamonds, Modern Italian Design
Located in Rome, IT
Band model ring in rose gold with seven rows of diamonds. On the seven rows there are eighty-five diamonds set for a total weight of ct 4.20. Total Carat: ct 4.24 Total Weight: 14,9...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$13,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $26, 000 Rare 18KT Gold Black Opal Fancy Rose Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Glistening Australian Black Opal and Diamond Gorgeous Ring. Ring features a Magnificent Rare Color Changing B...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 22 Carat Multi-Color Rose Cut & Round Diamond Cluster 18K Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is a size 6.5, adjustable. Product Specifications: Item Type: Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold / Two-Tone (white gold shank) Size: 6.5 (adjustable) Weight:...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,609 / item
Mattioli Aruba Ring in Rose Gold and brown Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Aruba ring in rose gold and diamonds Gold Weight gr.: 9.40 Diamond carats: 0.77 Also available with white diamonds Products available on request in yellow gold or white gold upon fea...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Italian 18k Gold Eternity Five Diamonds Ring Made in Italy Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Elevate your love story with our made to order Eternity Gold Diamond Ring, adorned with five captivating round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamonds gemstone Ring, Solid 14 Karat Rose Gold, Size 7US, certified
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
14 Karat Rose Gold Ring With Natural Diamond gemstones Laboratory certified Main stone: Diamond Main Stone shape: round brilliant cut Main stone creation: Natural Main stone treatme...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 1900 Ring in 18kt rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
The centerpiece of this enchanting ring features five single cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.65 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive French rose gold pearl ring is fine quality set with a seed pearl and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18ct Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Eternity ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
one hundred and eighty five claw set round brilliant cut diamonds , VS1 clarity G colour 1.5mm stone size Total diamond weight :2.22ct Total metal weight : 6.69g Total item weig...
0.57 Ct Natural Diamond Pear Solitaire & Crown Band Ring Set 18k Rose Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Romantically feminine and utterly enchanting, this bridal ring set pairs a pear-cut natural diamond solitaire with a delicately sculpted crown band in warm 18k rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond Silver Ring. Old Euro Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Navette
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding these stones is an intricate openwork design, further adorned by a border of shimmering rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.25 Carat Oval Cut Diamond 5 Stone Wedding Band in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Unique and chic five-stone ring that can be used as a fashion ring or wedding band.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carat Diamond Round 5 Stone 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Tresor Band Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
The stunning 5 stone natural round diamond 18 karat white gold half eternity ring, featuring a dazzling array of five G/H SI round cut diamonds totalling 0.50 carats, this classic an...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,500 / item
Croc Tail Ring Pear Cut Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
• Signature Ohliguer croc-tail sculptural design • Set with five FSI-colour pear-cut diamonds • Intricate croc-skin filigree detailing within the band • Available in platinum ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 5.15 Carat Pear-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 5.15 Carat Pear-Cut Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring This sensational Santa maria aquamarine and diamond cluster broad cocktail ring is extraordinary.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Certified 1.91 Carat Heart Cut SI/H Diamond Half Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 1.91 Carat Heart Cut SI/H Diamond Half Band Ring 14k White Gold features five heart cut diamond set in the half eternity band making a five stone ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified 1.91 Carat Heart Cut SI/H Diamond Half Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 1.91 Carat Heart Cut SI/H Diamond Half Band Ring 18k White Gold features five heart cut diamond set in the half eternity band making a five stone ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.85ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal: 18K White Gold, 18K Yellow Gold, 18K Champagne Yellow Gold, 18K Rose Gold, Platinum Ring Size: 6.5 (sizable) Total Carat Weight: 3.85 Stone Type: Natural Certification: Yes ...
Diamond, Platinum
Angara Natural GIA Certified Five-Petal 7.84ct Swiss Blue Topaz Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Solid 14K White Gold Five Amethyst Victorian Style Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This beauty is wonderful handcrafted 14K Solid White Gold Victorian Style Filigree design ring made by us. We have set this particular example with stunning vibrant oval cut faceted ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
9K Rose Gold Natural Amethyst and Opal Womens Band Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Traditional Solid 9K Rose Gold five Stone Ring has been hand set with a beautiful set of Vibrant Natural Amethysts and Opals, one oval cut measuring 6x4mm (0.24"x0.16" inches), ...
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Pave in 18K Two Tone Gold Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A fancy yellow and white diamond 18K two-tone rose and white gold butterfly motif cocktail ring, featuring four pear-shaped fancy yellow diamonds as wings, one kite-shaped fancy yell...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2.55ct Pink Lab Heart Diamond Double Halo Ring 14K White Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
The pink cocktail ring in lab-grown diamonds. Fancy pink heart cut at centre, white diamond inner halo, pink diamond outer halo, five-row mixed pink and white pavé dome band.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,030Sale Price|20% Off
5-Band Stackable Connected 18K Gold Diamond Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set features five stackable eternity bands in white, yellow, and rose 18-karat gold, each pavé-set with sparkling diamonds and a total carat weight of 3.67ct. Elegant a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 14k TT Gold 1.70ctw Channel Ruby & Pave Diamond 5 Band Harem Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique ring is crafted from solid 14k rose and white gold and features a harem style consisting of a beautiful stack of five bands.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$4,024Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 1 Carat Diamond Rosecut Floral 18K White Gold Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
The round brilliant is surrounded by pear-shaped rose cut diamonds. The rosecut diamonds are beautifully placed into floral symmetry on the ring, which is designed to resemble five f...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Edwardian 1900 Ring in 18kt Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Expertly crafted in 18kt yellow gold with a platinum top, it highlights the delicate and sophisticated design aesthetics of the Edwardian period. The ring features five graduated ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 14K Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Pearl Harem Ring
Located in Venice, CA
The ring contains 24 Rose Cut diamonds, measuring 1mm each.
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous ruby and diamond navette ring from the Victorian era. This piece's boat-like shaped face has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and plays to five alternating ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Engagement Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
A thoughtful and lasting gift for her. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round (pointers) Carat: 0.50 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Bag...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 2 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver US 6.5/ 10 gr
Located in SE
All Diamonds naturals of Rose cut with open backs. Five largest diamonds Ø 3.5 mm / 0.25 ct. each.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
10k White Gold Natural Ruby Womens Eternity Ring, Customizable Metal & Stones
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful Eternity ring has been set with five Natural Colorful Rubies approx 2.5mm (0.1") round cut.
Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Natural Diamond Stacking Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Great for dinners, milestones, or everyday edge. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Marquise Carat: 2.47 (Average size 50 pointers) Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★THE METAL★...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,493 / item
Emerald and Diamond Gold Ring Made in Italy in 18k
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Features: •Solid 18k gold, yellow, white, rose gold •Band width: about 7mm on the top and 2,8 mm on the bottom •0.3 carat total weight of natural emeralds, round cut •0.026 carat to...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Oval Natural Emerald & Diamond Halo Eternity Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This five-stone band features oval emeralds set in a row, framed with natural d...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire Natural Diamonds Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Ideal for special occasions, stacking with other bands, or gifting as a meaningful gemstone piece. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Sapphire Shape: Oval Carat: 1.37 ct Col...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14...
Emerald and Diamond Ring Made in Italy in 14k Gold by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Features: •Solid 14k gold, yellow, white, rose gold •Band width: about 7mm on the top and 2,8 mm on the bottom •0.3 carat total weight of natural emeralds, round cut •0.026 carat to...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Victorian 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
There are a further five small rose cut diamonds set in between the rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
10k White Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Womens Eternity Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
A stunning 10K White Gold Five Stone, Half Eternity Ring handset with Natural Rubies & Diamonds The three oval cut rubies measure 4mm x 3mm (0.16"x0.12") and two brilliant round cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS6.5 /3.4gr
Located in SE
Eighteen rose cut Diamonds, of which five Ø1.5 mm / 0.02ct ct, two Ø 1.25ct /0.01ct each, and eleven Ø1mm/ 0.0067 ct each.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Certified Ring with Natural Spessartine and Black Diamonds gems, gold 14Karat
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Spessartine and Black Diamonds gems Solid 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring Laboratory full certificate Main Stone: Spessartine Main Stone Creation: Natural Main Stone Color: Orange M...
Black Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
0.05 CTW Crown Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, VS-SI Bezel Set Tiara Band
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES - Gold Kt: 14K Gold Yellow, White, Rose - Diamond Type: Natural Diamond - Total CTW: 0.05 ctw - Total Number of Stones: 5 pcs - Diamond Cut: Round - Diamond Size: 1.3 mm - D...
Diamond, 14k Gold
10k White Gold Natural Amethyst & Diamond Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This is a stunning 10K white gold five stone design set with natural vibrant Amethysts & Diamonds The three oval amethysts measure 4mm x 3mm (0.16"x0.12") and the two Brilliant Rou...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Diamond womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Genuine Natural Opals & Diamonds - Five marquise cut 6x3mm (0.24"x0.12") Colorful Opals and four round cut 2.25mm (0.09") sparkling white Diamonds weighing a total of 0.14ct.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Granulated Band Ring with Blue Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The Ring has Granulation work all the way around and features five Brilliant cut Blue Diamonds total weight of 0.83ct.
Blue Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White 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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