Stunning 0.11ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Don't miss your chance to add this piece to your collection! Metal: 18K Rose Gold Main stone: 12pcs Diamonds Main stone carat weight: 0.11ct Shape: Round Brilliant Color grade: G C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Amethyst, Tanzanite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central green amethyst surrounded by a frame of diamonds and tanzanite.
Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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
$1,368Sale Price|20% Off
14K 585 Rose Gold Natural Diamond and Amethyst Ring
Located in New York, NY
Rose Gold Natural Diamond and Amethyst Ring Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 7.4 Grams Ring Size: 3.5 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 24.5 mm X Width: 19.0 mm X Height: ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 2.15 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring. Micro-pave Diamond Ring H VS2 Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in platinum, the Seymour Ring beautifully combines the unique appeal of a rose cut diamond with refined contemporary craftsmanship.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Tortue Diamond Mother Of Pearl Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Tortue Ring by Cartier.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.17 ct. The diamond is has F color and vvs clarity. Ring size is US 7 Acid tested to be 18k real gold. We can m...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
De Grisogono Allegra White Ceramic & Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Dallas, TX
De Grisogono Allegra White Ceramic and Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold. The rings features multiple bands of white ceramic and diamonds (apprx. 2ctw).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Brown Pearl and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold, circa 2009
Located in BILBAO, ES
The combination of rose gold, champagne-brown tones and brilliant diamonds gives the ring a distinctly contemporary yet timeless character.
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
CARTIER Mini Love ring in rose gold and diamonds
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER Love mini ring in 18k rose gold and diamonds. Original price: €5,450.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.13 Carat Diamond Heart Cluster Rose Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is set in 14K Rose Gold. Total Diamond Weight = 0.13 Carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond, Silver-Topped Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
This alluring antique late Georgian early Victorian diamond ring is handcrafted in silver over yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Dior Bar en Corolle Diamond Band Ring 18K Rose Gold
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
The pleats, crafted from 18k rose gold, are studded with a string of 33 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 2 Row Half Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamonds: 17 Round Cut Diamonds = 0.25cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 25 Round Cut Diamonds = 0.25cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Garnet Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. Elegant antique ring, it is set in the center of a garnet in a surround of rose- cut diamonds, on a setting of marquise shape.
Garnet, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Rose Gold Shell and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in 台東区, JP
An elegant Bvlgari cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat rose gold, featuring a sculptural asymmetrical design set with polished shell and pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 10k Rose Gold Engraved Star Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring is crafted in 10k rose gold with an ornate combination of engraved scrollwork and floral detailing.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Beauvince 2 Finger Wings Diamond Ring (0.86 ct Diamonds) in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The Diamond and Rose Gold Wings Ring is a cool and funky expression of style and playfulness.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
New Diamond 18 Karat Satin Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat rose gold. This delightful rounded brushed rose gold ring is engraved and set with 7 brilliant- cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Oval Diamond Fashion Ring, 1.14 Carats Total
Located in Covington, LA
Details Oval-cut natural diamond weighing approximately 0.78 carat Round brilliant accent diamonds totaling approximately 0.36 carat Approximately 1.14 carats total diamond weight Tw...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Solitaire Ring, 0.16ct Hexagon, IGI Certified
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond solitaire ring showcases fine craftsmanship and precision-set diamond Specifications : Metal : 18k rose gold Center stone : Diamond Diamond we...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Ring in 18k Rose Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k rose gold and 0,21 ct. white diamonds Mini Puzzle ring in rose gold and white diamonds pavé PRODUCTION TIME 5-6 WEEKS The creation of Mattioli jewelry is fully managed i...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Halo Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold ring, centering a round cut black diamond, surrounded by black diamonds for a total weight of 0.28 carats.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Crossover Ring with Natural Rose-Cut Diamond Saltwater Pearls
Located in Heemstede, NL
Experience the timeless elegance of this 18K Pink Gold Crossover Ring with Natural Rose-Cut Diamond and Saltwater Pearls from the early 1900s.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum and Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Cushion and Pink Diamonds
Located in San Diego, CA
Rose Gold & Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Style: Halo Metal: Platinum and 14k Rose Gold Size: 6.25 - sizable Total Carat Weight: 1.50 tcw Diamond Shape: Cushion Cut Approxim...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
18K Rose Gold 5.09 Carat Morganite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Details: 18-karat rose gold Morganite: 5.09 carats Pear-cut diamonds: 1.17 carats Brilliant-cut diamonds: 0.62 carat Gold weight: 10.60 grams Total ring weight: 11.97 grams
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ruby Flower Rose White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's rose and white gold diamond and Ruby cocktail flower design ring. design top. 1 round diamond, approx. total weight .20cts, G, SI1 2 round diamonds, approx. total weight .04c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Medium Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Perlée Clovers collection.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Derorated Heart Arrow Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
14k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Derorated Heart Arrow Design Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Multi Shape Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 42 round brilliant cut = .50cttw Color: G Clarity: SI Ring size: 7.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - 14k Pear .55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Pear Color: J Clarity: SI2 Natural Diamonds Carat(s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Fancy Diamond Garnet & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.20x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 35 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.09 CT 49 Ruby 0.82 CT 18KR 4.01 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary pink diamond 18K white and rose gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant contemporary ring is centered by a natural Fancy Light Pink oval cut diamond weighing 0.38 carat.
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Ring with MOP & Diamonds Size 6
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Forest Green tsavorite, 1/6cts. nude Diamonds set in 14K Rose Gold Material Type : 14K Gold Ring Size: 6 Metal Color: Rose Diamond C: Round Diamond Color: White Type of Gemstone: Am...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Barocco Tourmaline 18k Diamond Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 18 K (Matching Necklace and Bracelet Available) Diamonds 0,15 carat Pink Tourmaline Weight 5.20 grams Different Sizes Available With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Antique 1920s Diamond and Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive unisex antique diamond solitaire engagement ring has been crafted in 14k rose gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Michael Kneebone Moonstone Rose Cut Diamond Archaic Style Cocktail Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Enhancing the design are two bezel set, rose cut diamonds. The ring has been created to a size seven but may be sized if needed and at no additional cost.
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Tourmaline 2.55ct & Diamond 0.58ct Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat rose gold and features a tourmaline gemstone set with a diamond.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Enchant Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring Size 8
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Collection: Enchant Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: Approximately 0.35 carat total weight Design: Sculptural Enchant ring accented with sparkling diamonds Top Measurements: App...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1950s Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Charming antique ring, it consists of a rose gold bridge set on top, in applique, of a white gold pattern adorned with a modern brilliant- cut diamond in the center, and on either si...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 50 B4087500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k rose gold ring from the Love collection by Cartier.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Red Faceted Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design one of a kind 18k yellow gold satin finishing ring with a 11,08 carat bezel-set faceted treated red sapphire surrounded by 0,32 carat rose cut diamonds. .
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Ring Size 54 B4087500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold ring from the Love collection by Cartier.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Diamond 4.5mm T Ring 7
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Diamond 4.5mm T Ring 7 Metal: 18K Rose Gold Size: 7 Band Width: 4.5mm Weight: 5.80 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .13 Hallm...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Aquamarine & Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Blue and clear as a Caribbean ocean, this ring features a statement-sized aquamarine framed by twinkling rose cut diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K 585 Rose Gold Natural Diamond Milgrain Engraved Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal Type: 14K Solid Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamond Natural Diamond Weight: 0.65 Carat (13 Pcs) Diamond Clarity...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Orange Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Details: 18-karat rose gold Orange sapphire: 2.19 carats Brilliant-cut diamonds: 0.37 carat Pear-cut diamonds: 0.68 carat Multicolored brilliant-cut sapphires: 1.00 carat Gold weight...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 0.30ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster ring, c.1870s
Located in London, GB
This charming cluster ring features a collection of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Natural Diamond Ring 0.27 carats 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Noteworthy are the accented shanks, delicately detailed in Rose Gold, which add a refined touch to the ring's profile.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 0.12 Carats 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
At the heart of the ring lies a stunning baguette diamond, radiating a sleek and modern allure.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
LeVian 3.56tcw Morganite and Diamonds Ring 14k Rose Gold
By Suzy Levian
Located in Miami, FL
LeVian 3.56tcw Morganite and Diamonds Ring 14k Rose Gold. Beautiful design by world famous LeVian.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
LeVian 14K Rose Gold Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: LeVian Material: 14K rose gold Center Ruby: 1 oval cut= 0.82ct Rubies: 16 round cut= 0.30cttw Diamonds: 40 round cut= 1.25cttw Color: Light Brown Clarity: SI1-SI2 Size: 6.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Pear-Cut Amethyst & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pear-Cut Amethyst & Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Rose Gold This elegant ring is crafted in 14k rose gold and features a striking pear-cut purple amethyst framed by a delicate halo of ro...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Morganite Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round .72ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Morganite Carat(s): .58ct Cut: Round Color: Pink Natural Dia...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds Emeralds Pearl White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Very elegant 14 kt rose and white gold ring, enriched with leaflets alternating with fabulous 2.63 ct emerald stones, 0.06 ct diamonds and a 1.2 g pearl as centerpiece.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: round and emerald cut = 1.73cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Oval Ruby: 4.10cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow two extra shipping days for ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Chimento 18kt Rose Gold, 4.49ct. Black Diamond Luna Ring
By Chimento
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully designed ring by the renowned Italian jewellery brand, Chimento, combines together 18Kt rose gold, and 4.49 carats of black diamonds into a stunning and bold ring.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Onyx and Diamond 9 Carat Rose Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This signet ring holds a glossy onyx stone and a diamond set within it.
Diamond, Onyx, 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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