Lapis Lazuli, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central lapis surrounded by flowers and leaves studded with diamonds and tsavorite.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14K Rose Gold Diamond Open Bar Ring Size 7 #22942
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold and Diamond Open Bar Ring Size 7 Modern and elegant, this 14K rose gold ring features a bold open bar design set with a total of 20 round brilliant cut diamond, adding...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring in 18K Rose Gold Diamonds and Blue Topaz
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18K Rose Gold Diamonds and Blue Topaz Rose Gold 18K 20 Diamonds 0.46ct. 1 Blue Topaz 10.20ct.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
10k Onyx and diamond ring. 10k rose gold round onyx diamond ring. Vintage Mourni
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Size: 4 1/4 US Materials: Gold Gemstone: Onyx Gem color: Black Band color: Rose gold Style: Art deco About this item Rare Onyx and Diamond ring. 10k Rose Go...
Rose Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ladybug Shape Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous ladybug shape ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with two emeralds as eyes, on the body and on the wings.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$932Sale Price / item|20% Off
Delicate Rose Gold White Diamond Flower Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Rose Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 1-RND 57-0,04-3/6A Size 17 Weight 1.57 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva b...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Nazarelle 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Criss Cross Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14k rose gold and features 65 round cut diamonds weighing 0.67ct with a color grade (G) and clarity grade (VS1/VS2).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14K Rose & White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant vintage ring crafted in solid 14K rose and white gold, set with seventeen European cut diamonds measuring about 1.4 millimeters each, totaling approximately a quarter carat.
Diamond, White Gold
Green Stone, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central green stone surrounded by a frame of diamonds and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18 Karat Rose Gold White and Yellow Diamond Ring CRR8978
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is opulent and shines with diamonds. The setting is made of 18K rose gold and boasts a design that features ~2.72ct of white and yellow diamonds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
10 Carat Morganite and Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Metal: 14K Rose Gold Center Stone: Natural Morganite, pear shape, approx. 10.00 carats Accent Stones: Round brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.50 carats total weight Ring Size: 6 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by emeralds.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Circa 1900 0.51ct Blue Sapphire 0.31ct Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.51 carat sapphire and 0.31 carat diamond, 15 karat rose gold cluster ring; part our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring 3.00ct Heavy Trinity Vortice
Located in Great Neck, NY
Please inquire for more details. Metal Purity: 18k Rose Gold Diamond Carat: 3.00ct Weight: 17.8 Grams Place of Origin: New York Circa: late 21st Century
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,875 / item
0.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Start each day with a sash of sparkle with the 0.50 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold. This extraordinary piece is bound to make you fall head over heels in love.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
8k Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring with Brilliant Diamond Rose Cut Diamond
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
7g 8K gold and 15 g silver ring with 3.2 ct brilliant diamonds and 2.5 ct rose cut diamonds
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$1,500 / item
18k Rose Gold Shiny Ring with Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Interlacing the finest round cut diamonds and rose gold nuggets to create an echo of the many stories of resilient women of the desert
Diamond, Rose Gold
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond "Antiqed" Inspired Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold "antiqued" inspired ring with EGL cut corner rectangular modified cut 1.00 carat color "J", clarity VS1 (US 913888103D).
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond 0.85 carats 18KT Rose Gold Cluster Anniversary Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Expertly crafted in 18KT rose gold, the ring is accentuated by a brilliant diamond halo that encircles the baguettes, adding an extra layer of sparkle and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
IGI White Diamond Radiant Engagement Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 14k rose gold. Ring size 7. IGI certificate included.
White Diamond, Rose Gold
Flexible Diamond Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold 21st Century Innovation Wow
Located in Jupiter, FL
An innovation of 21st century, flexible ring in 14KT gold with VS diamonds. Sparkling beauty for innovative modern souls. GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: VS-SI/GH ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
East West Cabochon Rose Quartz and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Gemstones: Quartz & Diamond Quartz Total Carat Weight: 16.38 CTW...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 0.35 cts 18 KT Rose Gold Natural Rubies Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Adorn yourself with this masterpiece, and let its beauty radiate around you, casting a spell of glamour and sophistication wherever you go. 18KT Rose Gold Rubies Ring: Metal: 18KT ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 6.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold 5.5mm Wide Diamond T Ring 6.5 Metal: 18K Rose Gold Size: 6.5 Band Width: 5.5mm, wider version Weight: 7.20 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds Hallm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,999Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby & Pink Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an exclusive ring studded in 18k rose gold with 5 pieces of oval shaped ruby weight 2.97 carat with 1 piece of pink diamond in the center weight 0.29 carat & 5 pieces of roun...
Pink Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
.25 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Opal Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14 karat Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .25 carat total weight Cut: Antique Rose Cut Color:...
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold
Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central flower of sapphires and emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds, sapphires and rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Leyser 18K Rose Gold Vivid Tourmaline Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine coloured gemstones and diamonds. This ring in 18k rose gold is set with 1x fine vivid Tourmaline (fa...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified Natural Vietnamese Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Details: Center Stone: Natural Ruby ( Vietnam origin , heated) Weight : 2.56 carats Diamonds : 1.30 carats total ( rose cut & round brilliant ) Metal: 18K Rose Gold Gold Weight...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Natural Chocolate Brown Diamond Ring 1.62 Carats Total 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Brown Diamond: 1.00 Carats White Diamond: 0.62 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom s...
Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 53 US 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K rose gold. Total diamond weight: 0.28 carats. Ring size: 53 Us 6.5.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 kt Rose Gold and Diamond Ring - TORCHON Collection *
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Designed as a distinctive and bold statement piece, it is ideal to wear on its own or paired with other creations from the collection for a coordinated look full of personality. Mat...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Chic Pink Sapphire Amethyst Diamond 18K Rose Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Indulge in luxury with our "Timeless Treasure" 💍💎 18K Gold Exclusive Ring. 💖 Global delivery and quality assurance await from our Swiss-born brand. 18K Rose Gold Morganite Pin...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$49,500 / item
8.01 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Bombe Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 8.01 carats of glittering diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request....
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
10 Karat Rose Gold Irradiated Blue and White Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K rose gold Center Diamond: 1 princess cut = 0.25ct Color: Blue Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 36 round single cut = 0.75cttw Color: Blue/H Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring S...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
$6,499Sale Price|27% Off
Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is a designer floral pattern ring studded in 18k rose gold with 7 pieces of pink sapphires weight 1.34 carat with round shaped diamond weight 0.60 carat, this entire ring is stu...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2 Carat Rose Cut Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Three Stone Ring Platinum K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: Approx 2-Carats Stone Cut: Rose Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Three Stone Ring Color: K Color Clarity: ...
Diamond, Platinum
9.12 Carat Carved Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning statement ring cast in 18-karat gold & sterling silver. It is set in 9.12 carats Carved emerald & illuminated with 3.31 carats rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Medium Ring in 18k Rose Gold and White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k rose gold and 0,93 ct. white diamonds Puzzle Diamonds medium ring in rose gold and white diamonds Manufacture time more 5 weeks The creation of Mattioli jewelry is full...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Small Ring in 18k Rose Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k rose gold and 0,37 ct. white diamonds Puzzle Diamonds small ring in rose gold and white diamonds Manufacture time more 5 weeks The creation of Mattioli jewelry is fully...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 14 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: "T864" "750" "18K" Metal: 18k Rose Gold Weight: 8.0 grams Diamonds: 1.29 carats Ruby: 1.29 carats
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Amazing Blue Topaz Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This amazing ring features a large, pear-cut, dark blue topaz (13.38 cts.) with surrounding double border of diamonds ( 0.89 ct.). The ring measures apx. 1-1/16 inches in length and...
Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Finger Nail Diamond Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Finger Nail Diamond Ring 48 Diamonds - 0.14 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K Rose Gold - 4.87 GM Our special finger nail ring with lovely honey bee on top brings t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Timeless 0.70ct Natural Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Lee Hwa
Located in רמת גן, IL
This sophisticated pre-owned Destinee Lee Hwa ring exudes timeless elegance with its sleek 18K rose gold setting, featuring a 0.70ct round brilliant diamond of exceptional E color an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.87 carats with Diamond 0.55 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 7.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
de Grisogono Allegra Diamond Ceramic Rose Gold Ring Box Tag
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous De Grisogono ring from the chic Allegra collection is crafted in 18k rose gold, inlaid with light pink ceramic and set with brilliant-cut brown diamonds weighing an est...
Diamond, Rose Gold
8.34 Carat Diamond Rose Flower Ring Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 8.34 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold
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
2 Carat Rose Cut Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Stone Accent Ring Platinum I VVS2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Carat Weight: 2.00 Carats Stone Cut: Rose Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Crown Mounting Ring, Stone Accent Color: I C...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,666Sale Price|20% Off
Engagement Ring with Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds Rose Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Rose Gold 18 carats Engagement Ring with Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds Rose gold engagement ring topped with a radiant-cut yellow sapphire weighing 0.43 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.70 Carat Natural Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.70 Carat Natural Morganite Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring This Morganite Diamond Ring has a 2.73 Carat Trillion Cut Peach Morganite and is surrounded by 12 Pink Sapphires that we...
Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mens Diamond Ring Princess cut 18K Rose Gold Band Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ring Princess cut 18K Rose Gold Band Wedding This vintage ring is crafted in solid 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant modern ring in 18 kt white gold structure studded with diamonds and details in 18 kt rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Peter Suchy 1.00 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Elevate your engagement to a whole new level of elegance with this Peter Suchy 1.00ct GIA certified pear shaped diamond engagement ring. The stone is accented by 2 round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
5.52 Carat Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The clarity and color of the diamonds are SI-F. The total carat weight of the ring is 5.52 carats.
Diamond, Morganite, 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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