Lapaix Solitaire Diamond .10ct Rose Cut Engagement Ring Mined 14K
Located in Dearborn, MI
Lapaix Solitaire Diamond .10ct Rose Cut Engagement Ring Mined 14K White Gold Featuring a Gorgeous Colorless .10ct Genuine Natural Mined Rose Cut Diamond Center Each piece begins ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three sapphires surrounded by a frame of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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
Effy 14 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Effy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Effy Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 62 round & baguette cut = 0.33cttw Color: H Clarity:SI1-2 Amethyst: 1 emerald cut = 6.68ct Ring size: 7.25 (please allow two addition...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Round Cut Diamond Heart Cluster Promise Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Rose Gold Gold Weight : 1.53 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 9 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.06 Total Carat ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k Flower Diamond Ring Natural Diamonds Solid Rose Gold Charles Krypell
By Charles Krypell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
All Natural Diamonds 14k Rose Gold approx 18 grams Finger size 8 Natural Round shape Diamonds approx 0.50 carat ring design Size: approx 22mm in diameter. gift box and appraisal in...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite & Diamond Art Deco Style Rose Gold Statement Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Ring Information Style: Art-deco Metal: 14K Rose Gold Total weight: 3.71 g.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Pear Cut 1.40 Carat Rose Gold Solitaire Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting an exquisite 1.4-carat total weight Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring in elegant 14k Rose Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.02 Carat Diamond and 18k Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with platinum settings.
Diamond, 18k 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
BULGARI Parentesi Amethyst Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring COA Box
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This timeless cocktail ring from Bulgari's striking Parentesi collection is crafted in 18k rose gold and set with a faceted purple amethyst stone and pave brilliant-cut VVS2-VS1 diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Round Cut Diamond Heart "MOM" Script Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Celebrate the unconditional bond of motherhood with this exquisite "MOM" script ring. Expertly designed in polished 14k rose gold, the ring features a central, open-heart motif metic...
Diamond, 14k 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
Custom Made 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ribbon Crossover Ring, 1.64ctw
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Ring *Material: 14K Rose Gold *Condition: Mint *Diamond: 1.64ctw *Clarity: VS1 *Color: G *Ring Dimension: *This Ring Resizable *Size:7.25 *Width: 9mm *Thickness: 2.1mm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
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
Diamonds Emeralds Pearl White and Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
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
IGI Certified 2.45ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certified 2.45ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Rose Gold This elegant 2.45ct cushion-cut diamond halo ring in 18K rose gold is a timeless statement of refined luxury and modern roma...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Bridge Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Retro diamond ring, the top of this tank ring forms a cross pattern in gradient set with antique brilliant- cut diamonds and rose- cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Diamonds Rose Cut Yellow Gold 14 Karat Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Vintage ring in 14K gold, 800 thousandths silver with diamonds of various shapes, antique rose cut, 1950s.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Tiffany T T1 Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold Diamond Tiffany T T1 Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153352 Listing Title: Tiffany & Co.
Rose Gold
19th Century Dutch Sapphire and Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Dutch Sapphire and Rose Diamond Cluster Ring from the 19th Century.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
13.93 Carat Radiant Checkerboard Cut Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Fun Fun Fun Ring The ring is 14K Rose Gold There are 0.17 Ct In White Diamonds H VS There are 0.29 Ct Champagne Diamonds The Radiant Checkerboard Cut Amethyst is 13.93 Carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Lugano Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Lugano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2.95 ct. of good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k rose gold. Ring size 6.25.
Diamond, Rose Gold
BNIB Hermes Finesse Ring Rose Gold with Diamonds Size 53
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermès Finesse Ring Rose Gold with Diamonds – Size 53 The Hermès Finesse Ring in 18K rose gold with diamonds is a refined emblem of modern elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Monkey Brown & White Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.05x1.18x2.95cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "62 Brown Diamonds 1.33 CT 13 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 18KR 7.93 GM" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lizard Brown & White Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.08x2.09x2.65cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "71 Brown Diamonds 1.34 CT 5 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 7.16 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Ge...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Emeralds, 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 coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds, emeralds and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14k White & Rose Gold Diamond Alhambra Stacking Fashion Rings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer these Brand New 14k White & Rose Gold Diamond Alhambra Stacking Fashion Rings.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Teddy Bear Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.30x2.90x2.20cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "142 Fancy Diamonds 2.04 CT 10 Ruby 0.18 CT 18KR 7.36 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Turtle Fancy Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x2.50x2.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "80 Fancy Diamonds 0.87 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 5.53 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Blessing Goldfish Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby Blessing Goldfish Ring with Diamonds 24 Diamonds - 0.09 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.03 CT 137 Rubies - 1.44 CT 18K Rose Gold - 5.49 GM This is a vibrant red goldfish ...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Central Amethyst, Diamonds, Tourmaline, White& Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retro ring in 14k rose and white gold structure, mounted with a central intense amethyst, surrounded by flowery decoration in white gold studded by beautiful diamonds and tourmalines.
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Amethyst, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Heart Shape Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion heart shape ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an heart shape amethyst surrounded by diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Ring with Seven Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The ring is adorned with seven round, natural diamonds that add a delicate sparkle.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Chalcedony, Coral, 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 chalcedony surrounded by four leaves of coral, sapphires and diamonds.
Chalcedony, Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond and Yellow and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond band ring has been crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Frog Ring with Diamonds & Green Garnets
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Frog Ring with Diamonds & Green Garnets 53 Diamonds - 0.39 CT 64 Green Garnets - 0.84 CT 2 Rubies - 0.07 CT 18K Rose Gold - 6.47 GM Introducing the enchanting allu...
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
Fancy Impressive Natural Moonstone Diamond Rose Gold Diamond Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K Rose Gold Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 60-RND 57-0,33-4/6A Moonstone 1-18,55 ct Weight 8.98 Size 6.5 USA With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions...
Diamond, Moonstone, 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
Estate Diamond and 18K Rose Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This striking and original estate ring features approximately 3.00 carats of white diamonds artfully arranged in a dome shape.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 5.01ct Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Ring, 14k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Certified 5.01 ct Natural Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring features a GRS certified natural oval shaped red Ruby, weighing 5.01 carats, set in 14k R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
French Pearl and Diamond and Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive pearl and diamond cocktail ring has been crafted in 18k rose gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
CHANEL Mademoiselle Cultured Pearl Gemstone Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Chanel ring from the chic Mademoiselle collection is crafted in 18k rose gold and set with cultured pearl, amethyst, citrine, pink quartz, and multicolor sapphires. Ma...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold
18 K Rose Gold Brown Diamond Pavé Band Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sophisticated band ring crafted in 18K rose gold, adorned with 89 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 3.68 carats of brown diamonds in a refined pavé setting.
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Luca Carati Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Rose & White Gold 0.59Cttw KC353
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k rose & white gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Pomellato Sirene 18k Rose Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring Sz 6
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Pomellato ring, crafted in 18k rose gold, featuring pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Peter Suchy 1.14ct GIA Certified Rose Cut Diamond Insert Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning symbol of love and refinement, this Peter Suchy engagement ring is crafted in romantic 14k rose gold and features a GIA certified 1.14 carat rose cut diamond at its center.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold 3.40ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring MF25-050126
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A series of sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 3.40 carats makes this eternity band simply breathtaking. Perfect for stacking with other luxury pieces, the understated 14K Ros...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold .10 Carat Natural Diamond Stackable Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rose Gold .10 Carat Natural Diamond Stackable Band Ring Size 5 Metal: 10K rose/pink gold Weight: 1.31 grams Diamonds: Approx. .10 CTW I VS-SI natural diamonds Size: 5 (US) Band is 1...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Topaz, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, 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 flowers and leaves studded with micro pearls, sapphires, diamonds and topaz.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14K Gold 2.52 CT Teal Australian Sapphire Ring with Half Moon Diamond Accents
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Teal Australian Sapphire Bezel Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Teal Sapphire Stone Weight: 2.52 Carat Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Side stone: Half moon diamonds Diamond Color and Cla...
Green Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14K Rose Gold Round Cut Diamond Bypass Ring, Modern Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Rose Gold Gold Weight : 3.7 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamonds Stone : 42 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.26 Total Carat ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Diamond, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central diamond surrounded by peatals studded with multicolor sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14K Rose Gold 1.84ct Diamond and Amethyst Ring MF05-050126
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is filled with intricate details. A breathtaking 15 carat Amethyst center stone offers a stylish pop of color, while a halo of Diamonds totaling 1.84 carats offers e...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Shape Pink Rose Quartz Cabochon Diamond Scroll 18K White Rose Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a polished pink rose quartz oval cabochon set in a delicate gold prong setting.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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