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
Scheffel-Schmuck Sculptural Diamond Paillette 18K Rose Gold Contemporary Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Scheffel-Schmuck, Contemporary Sculptural Diamond Ring, “Paillette”-Style, Germany, 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by diamonds, sapphires and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
TJD 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring with 0.060ct Round Diamonds
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A classic expression of love, this engagement ring is crafted in 14 karat rose gold with a soft romantic glow.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA 1 Carat Oval Rose Cut Ring. Diamond Accent Solitaire Ring Platinum G VS2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Certification: GIA Certificate Color: G Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond Center Stone Weight: Approx 1ct Stone Cut: Rose Cut Style: Ar...
Diamond, Platinum
Alex Jona Brown Diamond Flexible 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed rose gold flexible ring with a brown diamond pavé sphere pendant set with 49 brown diamonds weighing 0.47 carats.
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
RIng with solitaire ring with rose cut diamond up to 0.60ct 14k gold 2.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold solitaire ring set with rose-cut diamond up to 0.60 ct - H/I - SI - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5(55) Detailed description The top of the ring is 6.7 mm wide by 7.8 mm high.
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00ct total weight C...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
$19,880Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold 10.09 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features a mixed shape of Rose cut diamonds shared prongs set on a 15 mm wide dome ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,683Sale Price|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Double Tahitian Pearl Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K rose gold and features two 13.50 and 14 millimeter Tahitian Pearls with 76 round cut diamonds weighing 1.47 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
12.08 Carat Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.08 Carat Morganite Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Morganite Accent Stones: Diamond Total Carat Weight: 12.08 carat Setting...
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Custom listing Vintage style brown Rose cut diamonds natural turquoise Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
A natural turquoise (beveled) will be used as main stone -Diamond- Rose Cut Pave diamonds, (Conflict free diamonds) -Diamond color- white with tint of brown -Diamond weight- 1.90c...
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
14K Rose Gold Morganite and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 #22762
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold Morganite and Diamond Ring Size 7.25 JAGi Certified- This breathtaking statement ring showcases a stunning oval morganite gemstone (19.2 mm x 14.0 mm) encircled by a s...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds & Rubies
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K rose gold ring with a total weight of 3.81 grams, diamonds with a total weight of 0.45 carats, and rubies with a total weight of 1.38 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Morganite and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Beautiful as an engagement ring or as a statement ring. Condition: New Era: Modern Year: 21st Century Metal: 14k Rose Gold Gemstone: Morganite Carat Weight: 0.68 Cut: Oval Color: P...
Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.85 Carats Diamond Slice Star Halo Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Delicate and Fun Ring. The ring is 14K Rose Gold. The center stone is a Diamond Slice about 0.50 Carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Extravagant Ring 18 K Rose Gold Hematite Smoky Quartz Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Extravagant and bold Ring in 18 K rose Gold featuring a kite shape Smoky Quartz embellished by small brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.28 ct.
Diamond, Hematite, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Style Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14kt Gold:0.78g, Diamond:1.43ct, Silver:12.054
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2 Carat Rose Cut Engagement Ring. GIA Diamond Micro-pave Half Eternity Ring HVS2
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certificate Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 2.10-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Rose Cut Primary Stone Color: H Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2 Cla...
Diamond, Platinum
French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790 The ring features a central rose cut diamond (5,50X5.65mm), weighing approx. 0.50cts, surrounded by a halo of 12 sma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Aquamarine Diamond ring 14KT rose gold Art Deco style modern designer ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A unique aquamarine ring, bold and modern! The ring feels Art Deco like with straight lines and no extras anywhere. The workmanship is really good and the stone is a nice medium blue...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Emeralds, Rubies, 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 part composed by emeralds, rubies and sapphires surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Crivelli Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 18K Rose Gold 0.77Cttw Size 6
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent diamond floral cocktail ring. Showcasing high brilliance, this ring features multi flowers studded with center bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,750Sale Price|28% Off
Ring in Rose Gold with 1 Rubelite and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. This 18k rose gold (6.62g) ring is set with 1x fine Rubellite (facetted, cushion, 7.5mm, ...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Assor Gioielli Diamond Cobra Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
The ring is stamped "750". Brand new. Please see all photos for details, feel free to ask all questions before bidding. 100% Authentic Bracelet Specifications: Style: Diamond Cob...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1900s Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 14 karat rose gold, shell hallmark. Pretty antique ring in rose gold, it is chiseled of decorations in arabesques and fleur de lys.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 15K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ring Size 7.5 #25445
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 15K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ring Size 7.5 This lovely solitaire ring features a sparkling rose cut diamond in a timeless 15K yellow gold setting.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.88 Carat Natural Brown Diamond White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.88 Carat Natural Brown Diamond White Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Metal: Primary Stones: Natural Brown Diamond Accent Stones: Natural White Diamond Total Carat Weig...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$29,500 / item
7.6 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Globe Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring is crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 7.6 carats of champagne and white diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.07 Carat Sapphire Diamond 14K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The total carat weight of the ring is 1.07 Carats. The ring is crafted in 14 Karat Rose Gold and weighs approximately 5.3 grams The ring size is a size 7 and can be re-sized free of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,030Sale Price|29% Off
Ring in Rose Gold with 1 Rubellite and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. This 18k rose gold (7.17g) ring is set with 1x fine Rubellite (facetted, cushion, 8.5mm, ...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,216Sale Price|27% Off
Ring in Rose Gold with 1 Aquamarine and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. This 18k rose gold (7.77g) ring is set with 1x fine Aquamarine (facetted, oval, 12x10mm, ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,436Sale Price|29% Off
Ring in Rose Gold with 1 Tourmaline and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. This 18k rose gold (7.81g) ring is set with 1x fine green Tourmaline (facetted, octagonal...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,725Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold 1, 85ct Green Tourmaline & Diamonds Dome Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. This 18k rose gold (6.60g) ring is set with 1x fine intense green Tourmaline (facetted, c...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,216Sale Price|30% Off
Ring in Rose Gold with 1 Tourmaline and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones. This 18k rose Gold (6.97g) ring is set with 1x fine Tourmaline (facetted, cushion, 8.5mm,...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
10.16 Carat Amethyst Garnet Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.16 Carat Amethyst Garnet Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring This ring has a Pear Cut Amethyst that weighs 9.35 Carats and is embellished with 6 Round Cut Purple Garnets that weigh 0...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold ring band, set with 0.45 carats of white diamonds, F Color, VVS1 Clarity.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified .70 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14 Karat Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:5211281520 Weight: .70 carat Cut: Old European brillia...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18k Yellow, Rose, White Gold stacking rings: diamonds & yellow sapphires
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rose gold band is set with baguette-cut pink diamonds, the yellow gold band with baguette-cut yellow sapphires, and the white gold band with baguette-cut white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Antique Duchess Ring 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
The shoulders are subtly curved and adorned with additional rose-cut diamonds, adding depth, movement, and sparkle while preserving the refined balance of the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$9,315Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Whatever the symbolism of the snake, we won’t deny that they look good absolutely stunning when used as a design in jewellery. Rose Gold 18K Ring Weight 14,31 Size Q Diamond 250-Ro...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,315Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Whatever the symbolism of the snake, we won’t deny that they look good absolutely stunning when used as a design in jewellery. Rose Gold 18K Ring Weight 14,31 Size Q Diamond 250-Ro...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Yellow Gold And Silver Rose-Cut Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Duchess ring in yellow gold and silver close on the back, adorned with two rose-cut diamonds centered on a pear-shaped rose-cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Enamel Snake Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
More color and pattern will launch soon, please visit our homepage for more snake rings. Resizing is available US Size 7 18 Karat Rose Gold Jade 0.15 carat Diamonds 0.6 carat Pink ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
14ct Rose Gold Ring Set with 3 Row Black Diamond
Located in London, GB
14ct Rose Gold Ring, Set With 3 Row Black Diamond, 1.60ct The ring is crafted in 14ct rose gold, set with 0.70ct of natural black diamonds. and has a unique design that is sure to d...
Black Diamond, Rose Gold
Mattioli Navettes Ring in 18K Rose Gold & White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k rose gold and 0,16 ct white diamonds Production Time 4 weeks NAVETTES COLLECTION From the name of the most refined gem cut, the navette shape is the heart of a delicate...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Topaz, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Simple and elegant ring in 14 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a topaz surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rose and White Gold Ring with 1ct Center Diamond and Surrounding Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite rose and white gold diamond ring embodies timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.14 Carat Diamond Star Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Crafted of 14k gold and available in 3 gold colors, this trendy yet classic Star design ring features approximately 0.14 ct of shimmering round diamonds. Diamond Color and Clarity is...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Butterfly Ring in 18k Rose and White Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Butterfly ring in 18K White Gold & 18K Rose Gold Total Carat Weight Of Pave: 1.46ct Carat weight of marquee diamonds: 0.47ct Size: 7 ¼ (can be sized)
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The other end of the plate is adorned with a line of 5 rose-cut diamonds. Height : 13.5 mm approximately, width : 21.4 mm approximately, thickness : 8.3 mm approximately, width of th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Rose-Cut Bow Knot Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A masterpiece of nature-inspired luxury, this striking 18K gold ring features a sculptural bow knot design with an exquisite 0.42ct rose-cut natural diamond as its focal point.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond and Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Super unique cocktail ring!!
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
5.46 Carat Kunzite Diamond Garnet Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.46 Carat Kunzite Diamond Garnet Rose Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has an Oval Cut Kunzite weighing 3.84 carats and is surrounded by 14 Round Cut Garnets that weigh 1.36 ...
Garnet, Kunzite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Men's Retro 14k Bicolor Gold Ring with 0.56ct Rose Cut Diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold ring set with rose diamonds. 0.56ct - G/H - SI - ring size U.S. 10.25 - EU. 20 (63) detailed description: the top of the ring is 1.8 cm wide weight 6.4 grams rin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Rose Cut Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique eternity ring showcasing alternating mixed-shape rose cut sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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