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
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
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
$7,600Sale 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
1910s Antique Pearl and Diamond Rose Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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
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
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
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
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
$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
$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
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
$2,380Sale 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
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
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
.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
Huge Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold with Rose Quartz and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A real statement this ring! Huge cocktail ring featuring 1 fancy cut Rose Quarz weighing 80.58 ct in a surrounding of 43 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 1.40 ct.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose 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
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 54 B4087500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A signature ring from the Love collection by Cartier in rose gold.
Diamond, Rose 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
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
18k Rose Gold, Amethyst & Diamond Dendritic Cocktail Ring
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
18K Rose Gold Amethyst - 23.78ct Diamonds - 0.22ct white brilliant cut G/VS
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
5 carat 18kt rosé gold diamond ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A unique 18k rosé gold three stone diamond ring centred with an Old European diamond weighing 3.74ct, colour M clarity VVS2 accompanied by HRD diamond certificate.
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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
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
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
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
Vintage Rose Gold Lava Cameo and Brown Diamond Ring, 2014
Located in BILBAO, ES
. - Material: Rose Gold - Central Element: Carved lava cameo from Mount Vesuvius - Diamonds: Brown diamonds, brilliant cut - Total Diamond Weight: 0.42 ct - Gold Weight: 9 g - Heigh...
Brown Diamond, Rose Gold
$4,449
Georgian Rose-Cut Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
This Ring have approximately 2.20c Rose-Cut Diamond .
Pink Diamond, Silver
.40 Carat Total Weight Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .40ct, total weight Cut: Rose Cut Color: J Clarity: VS Ru...
Diamond
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
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
Rose Gold Signet Ring with 1.00 Carat Diamonds, Italian Design
Located in Roma, IT
An elegant rose gold signet ring featuring a softly contoured silhouette and a polished oval face pavé-set with 38 round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold
Beauvince Cassandra Diamond Ring (1.89 ct Diamonds) in 18K Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With an antique finish and modern colors it is a jewel to own. Diamond Shape: Round Total Diamond Weight: 1.89 ct Diamond Color: F - G & K - L Diamond Clarity: VS - SI Metal: ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary Evil Eye Diamond ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite Pink Sapphire and Diamond ring in 14KT rose gold, made in a contemporary evil eye style, very interesting artistic vision of the ring.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Pink Rose Gold Amethyst Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K Pink Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Diamonds This gorgeous 14K pink gold cocktail ring features a striking 11 mm round amethyst, set on an elegant onyx base, and surrounded by ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 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
Mireille 10K Rose Gold Diamond Ring, 0.06 CTW Natural Diamonds, Size 6.75
Located in Greeneville, TN
💖 10K Rose Gold Diamond Ring – 0.06 CTW, Size 6.75 Delicate and timeless, this 10K rose gold diamond ring is designed for elegance and everyday wear.
Diamond, 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
Diamonds Tanzanite Rose Gold and Silver Snake Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Snake fashion ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds and in the center of the snake's head there is an amazing tanzanite.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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
GIA 1 Carat Diamond Halo Rose Gold Ring Round Diamond Cushion Halo Ring
Located in Austin, TX
This engagement ring is classy and elegant! The engagement ring is 14 karat rose gold with bright white diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$27,500 / item
Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is set in 3.78 carats of rose cut diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Russian Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Russian Ring Material: 14K Rose Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Rose Cut Ruby: 1.20ctw Diamonds: 0.14ctw Clarity: SI1 Color: G Ring Dimension: Size: 7 Width: 9.4mm Band Width:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Stone, 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 stone surrounded by diamonds and hydrothermal spinel.
Diamond, Spinel, 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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