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
$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
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...
$2,799Sale Price|0% Off
Diamond Polki / Rose Cut Handcrafted Antique Style Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 0.93 Carat Diamond Polki / Rose Cut Handcrafted Antique Style Ring 18 k Gold 2.09 Silver 0.85 Custom Services Resizing is available.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Black Diamond Ladybug Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Black Diamond Ladybug Ring 29 Black Diamonds - 0.54 CT 15 Diamonds - 0.29 CT 7 Green Garnets - 0.38 CT 122 Rubies - 2.00 CT 18K Rose Gold - 12.38 GM The 18...
Black Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$5,056Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold, Pave Brown Diamond Pyramid Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Rose Gold, Pave Brown Diamond Pyramid Ring .85 cts.
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,800 / item
18k Rose Gold and Diamonds Textured Leaf Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The leaf collection is a beautiful tribute to nature. It features a hand textured finish mirroring the details of the venation of a leaf with diamonds carefully set along the midrib ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Ring Size 7- This sparkling ring features 77 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an heart shape coral surrounded by emeralds and diamonds..
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three corals in the central part surrounded by sapphires and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Turquoise, 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 turquoise surrounded by leaves studded with diamonds, sapphires and little turquoise.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Gorgeous 0.07ct Natural Diamond Large Rose Dior Couture Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Perfect for collectors or those who love dramatic, couture-inspired design. Brand: DIOR Large Rose Dior Couture Ring (Full Set) Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K Rose Gold Main st...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bunch Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with leaves studded with diamonds and a bunch of coral.
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Stone, 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 green stone surrounded by diamonds and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Spinel, Garnets, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central diamond of diamonds and hydrothermal spinels surrounded by garnets and diamonds and hydrothermal spinel.
Diamond, Garnet, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$569 / item
0.15 Carat Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold Metal Weight: 2.17 grams Diamond Carat Weight: 0.17 carats Diamond Setting: Micro Pave Setting Number of Diamonds: 96 round diamonds Ring Size: US 7 This ex...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Tourmaline & Diamond & Ruby Bee Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Tourmaline Diamonds Rubies Bee Ring 37 Black Diamonds / Fancy Diamonds 0.42 CT 4 Onyx 0.10 CT 2 Rubies 0.03 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.84 CT 4 White Pearls 1.16 CT 18 KR 5.68 G...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Antique Gold Ring Diamonds Wedding Inscription Dated 1809 Rose Diamond Initials
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The octagonal ring features initials made out of silver and set with rose diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald, 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 emerald surrounded by sapphires that are surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14 Karat Rose Gold Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Center Diamond: 0.72cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamonds: 14 round cut = 0.14cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 5.5 (please allow up to 2 additional busines...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful Victorian diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find a single round faceted old mine cut diamond which is surrounded by a double halo of shimmer...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
3D Rose Flower Diamond Ring, 18K Rose Gold, Dainty, Excellent Depth of Field
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a unique 3D diamond flower ring. The ring is set in 18k rose gold and diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Size 7, 14K Yellow Gold Emerald Engagement Ring: 2.54 CT Emerald & Diamond
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14k yellow gold Stone: Natural emerald Stone size: 2.54 carat Accent Stone: Diamond Accent stone weight: 0.50 carat Diamond color and clarity: G+, VS Band Width: 2mm ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18K Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an exclusive & designer ring studded in 18k rose gold with 12 pieces of rubies weight 3.98 carats with 169 pieces of round shaped diamonds weight 1.28 carat, this entire ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst, Spinel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst with two flowers of hydrothermal spinel for each side and, between of them, diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$2,999Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant ruby & diamond ring studded in 18k rose gold with 4 pieces of oval shaped ruby weight 3.20 carat which is surrounded by 63 pieces of round shaped diamond weight 0.46 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
ANNIVERSARY Ring in 18K Rose Gold with Natural Diamonds
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
The ANNIVERSARY Ring in 18K rose gold with natural diamonds is a tribute to love, elegance, and timeless beauty.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany T Diamond Rose gold ring Model number: 60151041
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany Rose gold diamond T ring model number 60151041 This Iconic design is a contemporary piece, set with diamonds inlaid into the T.
Diamond
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Crossover Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
1955 hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold crossover ring set with 0,22 carats of white diamonds and 0,18 carats of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Openwork Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Italian craftsman in 18K rose gold and diamonds surrounding the center. Finger size 6
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Turquoise, Spinel, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central turquoise surrounded by diamonds and two hydrothermal spinel.
Diamond, Spinel, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three bottom of coral in the central part surrounded by sapphires and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring, set with 0,10 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity and rubies weighing 0,468 carats.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Ro...
Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Shape Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic flower ring in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a flower of diamond in the central part surrounded by petals studded with diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Pink Sapphire Rose-cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This antique rose gold ring is round in shape, and features a round pink sapphire in a setting of rose-cut diamonds set on paillon.
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,434
Georgian Rose-Cut Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
This Ring have approximately 2.20c Rose-Cut Diamond .
Pink Diamond, Silver
.38 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Open Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This unique band ring features 40 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total carat weight of .38cts, which are mounted in an oval band design crafted in radiant 14k rose gold, creatin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$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
Antique Ruby Diamond Peacock Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1920 Antique-style ruby and diamond Peacock ring is beautifully crafted in warm rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Period 14K Rose Gold, Diamond Rose Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Georgian period Rose Ring, the central mount in the shape of a beautiful rose in full bloom with a diamond center, flanked by unusual sea scallop shaped design elements ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring with brilliant cut diamonds 0.39ct 18k rose gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k rose gold ring set with brilliant cut diamonds 0.39 ct, ring size U.S. 7.0 - EU. 17.5 (55) detailed description: The ring is 4.8 mm wide by 6.0 mm high ring size US 7.0 - EU....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Small Model Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Small Model Love Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154012 Listing Title: Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Small Model Love Ring Condition Description: Cartier's Love coll...
Rose Gold
$4,900 / item
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Mini Model Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Mini Model Love Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 155172 Listing Title: Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Mini Model Love Ring Condition Description: Cartier's Love collec...
Rose Gold
0.93 Carat Round Amethyst & Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K Rose Gold, and the diameter measures out at 9 MM.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Belarri Geometric Mulitgem & Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Bellarri
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Bellarri Geometric Mulitgem Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold. From the Malibu Nouveau Collection.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, 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 coral surrounded by four drops coral, diamonds and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Bvlgari Serpenti L 18K Rose Gold Diamond Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic expression of Bvlgari’s legendary design language, this Serpenti Tubogas ring is crafted in 18K rose gold and accented with diamonds for added brilliance and sensual elegan...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$1,842Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.80 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size. Box is not includ...
Diamond, Gold
$4,600 / item
18K Three Stone Rudy Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Round ruby with diamonds on 18k solid gold Metal: 18k Gold Stone: Natural Ruby Center stone Dimension: 5mm Side Stone: Natural Diamonds Side Stone Dimension: 3mm Color and Cla...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gorgeous GIA 2.22 Carat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Perfectly set amidst the rose gold shank are 24 fine round diamonds for an additional .38 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite & Champagne Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Morganite & champagne diamond cocktail ring 18k rose gold. Ring contains 1 large checkerboard cut cushion shape morganite, 20.92ct.
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian rose cut diamond 9k yellow gold star ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian rose cut diamond star ring is a charming antique jewel from the 1900’s, crafted in warm 9k yellow gold with a beautifully symbolic star motif.
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,144Sale Price|20% Off
Radiant Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold This distinctive ring is crafted in warm 14k rose gold and centered with a natural cushion-cut emerald weighing approximatel...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethysts, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two amethysts and two rubies surrounded by a frame of diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Topaz, 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 topaz surrounded by diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 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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