Lion Brown & White Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.30x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "69 Brown Diamonds 0.65 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.14 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 10.87 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Kyanite, Sapphires, Corals, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central kyanite surrounded by drop corals, diamonds and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Kyanite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Contemporary Diamond Full Eternity Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, England
A unique contemporary diamond full eternity ring set in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Artemis Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 1/2 carat each ( 1 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the deep connection between two soulmates.
Diamond, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Norma Petite Interwine Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite eternity wedding ring features two intertwining bands, one of micro prong set diamonds and one of solid metal.
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Artemis Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features two perfectly matched 1/2 carat each ( 1 ct. tw) round diamonds that symbolize the deep connection between two soulmates.
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Norma Petite Interwine Eternity Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite eternity wedding ring features two intertwining bands, one of micro prong set diamonds and one of solid metal.
Diamond, Rose Gold
1940s Retro Rubis Diamonds 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 14 karat rose gold, shell hellmark. Imposing retro ring, its setting is made of bright pleated rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Rose Gold, Teak Wood Diamond Peace Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
18K Rose Gold, Teak Wood Diamond Peace Ring .96 cts. brown diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold 3 Rings Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On both sides, on each of the rings, is set a rose-cut diamond and two lozenge patterns set with rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
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
Eternelle Ring Diamond Pink Mother of Pearl Rose Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K Rose Gold Ring (Matching Necklace and Earrings Available) Diamond 4 - 0.061cts MQ 1 - 0.03cts PR 1 - 0.032cts Mother of pearls 1" 0.515cts Weight 1.512g With a heritage of...
Diamond, Pearl, 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
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
Mezzaluna Rose Gold and Diamonds Ring by Al Coro
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
A bold fusion of modern elegance and masterful design, this 18kt rose gold ring delivers the illusion of two separate bands in one seamless creation.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Evil Eye Diamond Ring 18KT Rose Gold Pear Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Wonderful evil eye diamond ring in 18KT rose gold, well crafted diamond ring with VS-SI clarity diamonds and G color totalling 0.70 carats.
Diamond
18K Rose Gold 0.65ct Diamond Eternity Band Ring MF10-012126
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This eternity band ring is perfectly understated. Sleek, stylish, and ideal for everyday wear, it features Diamonds totaling 0.65 carats and will look elegant when stacked with other...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Kt White Gold Ring , Diamonds & Onyx Rose Cut Modern Cluster Ring
By Crivelli Gioielli
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt White Gold Ring , Diamonds & Onyx Rose Cut Modern Cluster Ring WHITE GOLDEN RING WITH DIAMONDS AND ONYX MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 53 1/2 WEIGHT: 20.2 Gram DIAMONDS:...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Sapphires, Diamond, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
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
Bellarri 14k Rose Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Fidget Ring
By Bellarri
Located in New York, NY
This Bellarri ring is a playful yet highly refined designer piece, combining the brand’s signature love of color with an interactive fidget design in warm 14k rose gold.
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Antique Circa 1900s 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 10k Gold
$940Sale Price|20% Off
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
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Open Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring, set with 0.18 carats of white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Luxurious moissanite diamond ring 18KT rose gold size 7
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond ring with a character! Center moissanites accompanied by natural diamonds on top and bottom of the ring in the eternity style made with VS claarity diamonds, F color. Ring is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pavé-Set Fancy Color Diamond Dome Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
At the center is an artful arrangement of round rose tambuli-cut diamonds, totaling 7.38 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.25ct Natural Diamond 14k Solid Rose Gold Cross Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine 0.25 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Cross Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $1,400.00 Stamped: 14K Total Natural Round Cut Diamonds Weight: Approx. 0.25 C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Circa 1960s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.90 carat. Ring size is US 7 (We offer free resizing) Acid tested to be 8k Gold. We can make any size. Box is no...
Diamond, Gold
Rabbit Bunny Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.00x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "108 Fancy Diamonds 0.86 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 6.44 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Octopus Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x2.10x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "132 Fancy Diamonds 1.56 CT 2 Ruby 0.22 CT 18KR 8.47 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant 1.55ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): 1.15ct Cut: Round Brilliant...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
LeVian 14 Karat Rose Gold Chocolate and White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 25 round brilliant cut = 0.47cttw Color: Chocolate / H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vivid Diamonds East West Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Vivid Diamonds Eat-West Eternity Band crafted in 18 karat Rose Gold, featuring 14 oval cut diamonds weighing 2.60 carats total, D-E color, VVS-VS clarity. These fine diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.68 Carat Natural Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.68 Carat Natural Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring This Morganite ring has a natural 3.11 Carat Oval Cut Morganite and is surrounded by a halo and diamonds on the shank of...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$575Sale Price|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Round Cut Diamond Multi-Star Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The open-style aesthetic and high-polish finish combine modern trends with a timeless, magical charm, making it a perfect statement piece for those who love celestial luxury. Materi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Opal, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Ocala, FL
This striking 14K rose gold cocktail ring showcases a luminous round cabochon opal measuring approximately 8.15 mm at its center.
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
French Early Art Deco Platinum Rose-Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1910s
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant French early Art Deco diamond ring dating to the 1910s, crafted in platinum and set throughout with rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Ladybug Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Ladybug Ring with Diamonds 45 Diamonds - 0.79 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.09 CT 85 Pink Sapphires - 2.11 CT 4 Rubies - 0.25 CT 18K Rose Gold - 10.09 GM The ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Coral, Tsavorite, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing band ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by flowers and leaves studded with tsavorite, diamonds, and rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.04 carats with Diamond 1.71 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Half Hoop Ring Set With Five Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique ring (14K) gold and silver, set with rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,416Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Amethyst and Rose Quartz Ring with Diamond Bow 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Amethyst and Rose Quartz Bow Design Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural amethyst and rose quartz of 2.68 carats and diamonds of 0.2 carats.
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$13,713Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Ruby Tourmaline Diamonds Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 14 K Diamond 39-RND57-0,27-4/4A Ruby 376-6,73 Т(4)/3 Tourmaline 1-5,4 ct Size USA 8.2 Weight 14,94 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, N...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 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
Lapis Lazuli, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Flower Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion flower ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central lapis surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Designer Long Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14Kt Gold 3.3g Silver:6.165 Diamond 1.95ct US-7.5
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,931Sale Price|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Olbia Eternity Diamond Ring '2.00ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning weave eternity ring features 23 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Rose Gold
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
$21,197 / item
Fortune Kinetic Ring in Rose Gold with White Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Make your own luck with our Fortune kinetic ring. This chic 18ct rose gold Fortune Kinetic ring is a playful take on the Wheel of Fortune.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
33.01 Carat Moonstone Diamond 18k Rose Gold Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary cocktail ring crafted in 18k rose gold, featuring a captivating 33.01 carat moonstone with a soft white hue.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.42 Carat Round-Cut Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is weight 2.60 grams. Crafted with 14k Rose Gold, this delicate Ring is polished to a high finish shine.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
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
Antique Sapphire and 2.76 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 1900s rose gold sapphire ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold 1.50ct Diamond and Pearl Ring MF21-050426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is filled with exquisite details. Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 1.50 carats highlight this pieces stylish leaf shaped motifs.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and emeralds.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Silver
$2,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold Garnet and Diamond Domed Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold garnet and diamond domed ring, containing 1 round garnet of gem quality weighing 5.45cts. and 14 round full cut diamonds weighing .60pts.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds 170 Rubies - 2.43 CT 1 Pearl - 0.27 CT (3.4MM) 39 Green Garnets - 0.36 CT 7 Diamonds - 0.14 CT 18K Rose Gold - 9.20 GM Capt...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Clovers Rose Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Perlee Clovers Band Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique 18K Toi et Moi ring - love ring - natural rose cut diamonds - engagement
Located in Antwerp, BE
This ring band is as well detailled with cute and sparkly rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow 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
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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