Handcrafted 18k Rose Gold Diamond pavé ring US 7.75
By THEVAULT15
Located in Boostedt, SH
This stunning, flat-drop ring in shimmering 18k rose gold evokes the wonder of nature as it glistens like a water droplet, pristine and pure in the morning's soft embrace.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.74 Carat Round Diamond Rose and White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
75 White Round Diamonds: 0.74 Carats Metal: 18K Rose and White Gold, 11.20 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Rhodolite Ring With Diamonds 2.84 Carats 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Rhodolite Garnet: 2.72 Carats Diamond: 0.12 Carats Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizi...
Rhodolite, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Floral Ring 14k Gold Pave Diamond Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Floral Ring 14k Gold Pave Diamond Rose Gold Ring Wedding Day Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,225 / item
Beautiful White Diamond Rose Gold 18K Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.60 Cts/105 Pcs
Diamond, Rose Gold
Topaz, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by sapphires and, between of them, diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1.49 Carat Star Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning two finger ring has been crafted from 18-karat rose gold and 1.49 carats glittering diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Stone, 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 flower of diamonds and a central ruby on a stone surrounded by diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White 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 White Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.83 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White 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 White Gold, with a total of 0.83 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White 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 White Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Spinel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Butterfly Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion butterfly ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds on the body and the wings are studded with hydrothermal spinel.
Diamond, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1.68 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White 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 White Gold, with a total of 1.68 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.45 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White 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 White Gold, with a total of 1.45 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White 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 White Gold, with a total of 2.18 Carat White Diamonds. Se...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.93 Carat Fire Opal Rose Cut Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.93 Carat Fire Opal Rose Cut Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a 1.84 Carat Oval Cut Fire Opal as its center stone and is elegantly surrounded by 15 Natural Rose Cut Di...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White 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 White Gold, with a total of 0.70 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White 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 White Gold, with a total of 0.51 Carat White Diamond. Set...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by petals of sapphires and diamonds.
Sapphire, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
De Grisogono 18k Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring
By De Grisogono Geneve
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
De Grisogono 18K Rose Gold Diamond Flower Ring Diamonds: 1.80cts Color: G-H Clarity: VS1/VS2 Ring Size: 5.5 Retail price: $17,200.00 SKU: DGR01034
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lapis, Turquoise, Diamonds , Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with turquoises and lapis surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Solid 14K Rose Gold Baguette Diamond Ring Handmade Fine Jewelry Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Double the Detail, Double the Brilliance — Baguette Diamond Halo Cluster 14K Solid Rose Gold Details:- Item Code :- RIMJOS-732-RG Material - 14K Solid Rose Gold Diamond Weight - 0.3...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 0.70x2.10x2.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.01 CT 32 Fancy Diamonds 0.51 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 3.63 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Ge...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.10 Carat 18 Karat Engagement Round Diamond Trilogy 4 Prongs Three-Stones Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Favourite classic, This trilogy ring representing past, present and future, Is made with three 0.70 carat diamonds with a total weight of 2.10 carat H / J Color, clarity VS / SI1, a...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Unbranded 18K Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds Size 6.5
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded 18K Rose Gold ring Black Diamonds Diamonds 3.50ct Ring Size 6.5 Weight 24gr Gender Women Condition New, without tags Retail Price: $6900
Diamond, Rose Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Navette 14K Gold Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Sweet Victorian 14K yellow gold & rose cut diamond navette ring! There are 17 rose cut diamonds across the front of the ring in a marquise setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique sapphire diamond 18k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless antique ring featuring a vibrant cushion cut sapphire, surrounded by luminous old mine cut diamonds in a warm 18k rose gold setting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Diamond and Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.32 carat diamond and 14 karat rose gold, white gold set solitaire ring; part of our diamond jewelry/estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
David Morris Diamond Rose Cut ring white gold
By David Morris
Located in London, England
David Morris 18kt white gold Rose Cut ring is adorned with diamonds for extra brightness.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,549Sale Price / item|30% Off
PANIM 18k Rose Gold Round Rosecut Diamond Eternity Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18k Rose Gold Round Rosecut Diamond Eternity Ring This lovely Panim eternity ring is made of 18k rose gold and showcases the graceful simplicity of dazzling round rosecut dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst surrounded by diamonds and rubies.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Turquoise, Tanzanite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central turquoise surrounded by diamonds, tanzanite and little turquoises.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Bulgari Rose Gold and Diamond B.zero1 Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat rose gold and diamond Bulgari ring from the highly acclaimed and popular B.zero1 collection, featuring 1.30 carats of round brilliant diamonds and a built-in mechanism wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage rose cut diamond 18k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At the center, a softly glowing rose cut diamond offers a subtle, romantic shimmer, its low profile and broad facets reflecting light in a uniquely gentle way.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 147144 Listing Title: Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Ring Condition Description: Translating to 'just a na...
Rose Gold
Large Diamond, 30 TCW Cabochon Rose Quartz, 14K Rose Gold Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular diamond, 14K rose gold, 30 TCW fine translucent Rose quartz Cocktail statement ring.
Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Morganite & Diamond Ring 1.35ct Pear Morganite 0.09ctw Diamonds
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: 18K Rose Gold Morganite & Diamond Ring 1.35ct Pear Morganite 0.09ctw Diamonds Size 6 Description: Modern 18K rose gold ring containing one (1) pear-shaped natural morgani...
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
2.15 Carat Fancy Diamond Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.15 Carat Fancy Diamond Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring Stunning Scintillating and Unique!
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Retro 1950s Russian Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Russian 0.82 carat diamond, 14 karat rose gold, 14 karat white gold set, cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collectio...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.05x2.10x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "37 Fancy Diamonds 0.42 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 5.60 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x1.50x0.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "50 Fancy Diamonds 0.59 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 9.00 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x1.20x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "83 Fancy Diamonds 1.14 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 6.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Turquoise, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with turquoises surrounded by diamonds and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Stretchable Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
It even fits those with larger knuckles! The ring is crafted in 18k rose gold and feature 15 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rubies, Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds, pearls and rubies.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18K Rose Gold 0.46ct Diamond Eternity Ring MF19-012026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
In 18K rose gold, this 2mm eternity ring is set with baguette diamonds placed continuously around the band in a channel setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Aquamarine Rose Gold Tanzanite and Diamonds Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
All is mounted in 14Kt rose gold and 14 Kt white gold. Tot weight 8.8 g Ring Size: ITA 19.5 - French 59.75 - US 9 - UK R Diamonds 0.07 ct Aquamarine and iolites 5.36 ct RF +OUCA RK...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Iolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
Romantic Morganite & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Romantic Morganite & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold Crafted in 14k rose gold, this ring features a 3.72 carat peachy pink morganite framed by a halo of round diamonds totali...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,999Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Diamond Ring 0.29 Carats 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the original IGI Certificate All Gemstones are Natural Diamonds = 0.29 Carats Cut: Baguette, Round Color: E-F Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$8,800Sale Price|29% Off
Georgian Revival 0.93 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most romantic Georgian style rose cut diamond engagement ring. The heart motif adorned with a delightful bow and centered by a charming, 0.93 carat antique diamond glimmering with ...
Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rose Cut Diamonds, White Pearl, Rose and White Gold Flower Theme Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant Flower Theme Cluster Ring in 14K rose gold structure, composed of 3.40 g of white glossy big pearl in the center surrounded by 4 flowers in 14K rose gold and other 4 flowers ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Apx 1.00 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage roe-cut diamond ring . center round rose cut diamond , approximately .85 carat , I/J color and SI clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K 2.37 CT Emerald Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural Zambian emerald with trapezoid diamonds set on 18k yellow gold. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Stone Size: 7.5mm x 7.5mm Stone Weight: 2.37 Carat Acc...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Topaz, 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 topaz surrounded by sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2.50 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Branch Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Flower Branch Ring The ring is 18K White, Yellow, Rose Gold There are 2.50 Carats in Diamonds G/H SI The ring is a size 6.75, sizable The ring measures 1.5" x 1".
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
$2,660Sale Price|20% Off
Tanzanite & Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold by Effy
Located in Bloomington, MN
Tanzanite & Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold by Effy Crafted in 14k rose gold, this Effy ring centers on a richly colored 2.28 carat tanzanite framed by a double halo of diamonds w...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Elongated Flower Diamond Ring Totaling 1.71ct
Located in New York, NY
The rich, warm hue of the rose gold enhances the radiance of the diamonds, making this fashion ring an exceptional choice for those seeking a timeless yet contemporary piece.
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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