Diamonds Emeralds Pearl Rose Gold and Silver Fashion Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure mounted with a white pearl in the center and studded all around by diamonds and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Alexandrite with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Alexandrite 0.93 carat with Diamond 1.46 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.41 grams Alexandrite Width: 0.4 cm ...
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,797Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond & Emerald Ring
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond & Emerald Ring A super 18 karat yellow gold, three stone diamond & emerald ring that displays three bright Old Mine Cut diamonds , with a to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 3.10 carats, Tourmaline & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tourmaline Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline is 3.10 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Chocolate Tahitian Pearl Desert Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Chocolate Tahitian Pearl Desert Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Chocolate Tahitian Pearl, 11.5 mm Accent Stones: Natural Brown Di...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold 8.05 ct White Quartz and Diamond Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
18K Rose Gold 8.05 ct White Quartz and Diamond Ring The contemporary elegance of this 18K rose gold ring lies in its bold design, which beautifully combines soft curves with sophist...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Salvini Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring 18K Rose Gold Size 6.5
By Salvini
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Salvini designer ring crafted in 18K rose gold, featuring a prong set cushion cut amethyst center stone accented by a sparkling round cut diamond studded halo.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Morganite 9.64 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat and Morganite 1.06 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 10.15 grams "W...
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose and white golds, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.58 carats with Diamond 1.03 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.91 grams Ruby Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.3 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,963 / item
Black Diamond 14K (18K Custom) Rose Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek and sophisticated 14K (18K Custom) Rose Gold band ring features five sparkling black diamonds, each beautifully set to create a minimalist yet captivating design.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pear Shaped Citrine & Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Rose Gold.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a very elegant ring. Simple yet with an edge in design. The ring is set in 18k rose gold and diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Ring in 18K Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An audacious statement of elegance, this Cartier Juste un Clou ring is a masterpiece of modern luxury. Crafted in 18K rose gold, it wraps gracefully around the finger in a bold nail-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,740Sale Price|30% Off
4.27Ct Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Each diamond is meticulously set, adding brilliance to the overall design and illuminating the ring with a celestial glow.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K rose gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.70ct Color : F Clarity : VVS1 GIA: 2386028138 Diamond: 50 round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Col...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold 2.46ctw Fiery Diamonds Floral Large Substantial Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Prong Set - Fiery F-H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity w/ Few SI - 2.46ctw (exact. stamped) Material: Solid 18k Ros...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9 #15981
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Rose Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9- This sparkling band features 21 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K rose gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Gorgeous 1.89 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to sparkle from every angle, this fine piece is perfect for both everyday sophistication and special occasions. -Total Diamond Weight: 1.89 carats -Metal: 18k white gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Aquamarine, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous ring in 9 karat rose and white gold mounted with aquamarine and diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
French 1960s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Openwork Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Amethyst, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Sofragem
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Make a bold and sophisticated statement with this colorful cocktail ring by Sofragem. Crafted in warm rose gold, this exquisite piece features a striking cushion-cut amethyst as the ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rose Gold
Victorian GIA 1.01 carat diamond 14k rose gold cluster engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian diamond cluster engagement ring is a beautifully romantic antique piece from the 1900’s, crafted in warm 14k rose gold with a timeless and feminine silhouette.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late Rococo Rose Cut Diamond Heart Ring, circa 1760's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late XVIII century Ring size: 6 ½ Weight: 3,3 gr The ring dates to the late 1700s and is considered an example of Rococo jewellery, as it features a teardrop setting that e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
10.75 Carat Rose Cut Pear Shape Diamond Engagement Ring In Platinum.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 10.75 carat pear shaped rose cut diamond ring captures light with an ethereal glow.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,140Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Rose Gold Vera Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
14K Rose Gold Vera Diamond Ring ( 1/5 ct. tw) Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Metal: 14K Rose Gold Met...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Étincelle De Cartier Ring Size 51 B4210500
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold diamond eternity ring from the Cartier Étincelle de Cartier collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond with 1 Ruby Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond with 1 Ruby Band Ring This stunning Diamond Ruby Band Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
BULGARI 18K Rose Gold, Diamond and Rubellite 3-Coil Serpenti Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Accents of finely set diamonds heighten the ring’s radiance, creating a captivating interplay of light along each curve of the design.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Ring, Classic Model — 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Cartier ring, crafted in 18k rose gold. Features the iconic Juste un Clou design, embodying personal conviction, with twenty-two brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.13 carats, enhanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Ring, Classic Model — 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A Cartier ring, crafted in 18k rose gold. Features the iconic Juste un Clou design, embodying personal conviction, with twenty-two brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.13 carats, enhanc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Contemporary 14K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring, 0.90 Carats
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring This designer inspired ring has 40 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.35 Carats (Clarity: SI2, Color: F) and 10 Round Cut Pink Sapphires t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Beetle Bug Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This captivating piece is crafted in 18k rose gold, featuring a striking beetle design. The body is adorned with shimmering white diamonds, each with a carat weight of 0.04, creating...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold Blue Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Ring, 2.67 Ct
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14k rose gold ring features a captivating 2.67-carat blue tourmaline, beautifully framed by a halo of sparkling round diamonds totaling 0.50 carats.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,820Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Circa 1950s 9k Gold Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1950s 9k Gold Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 9k Gold
Pink Agate, Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central pink agate surrounded by a frame of corals, rubies and diamonds.
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
6 Carat Engagement Ring. Rose Cut Diamond Accent Platinum Ring K VS1 Pear Shape
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 6-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Rose Cut Primary Stone Color: K Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Jewelry Type: Engagement Je...
Diamond, Platinum
Flower Natural Diamond 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Fine Statement Jewelry
Located in Deira, AE
Inspired by the beauty of a blooming flower, this exquisite ring is crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold and adorned with a dazzling arrangement of natural marquise and round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified Fancy Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring in 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* This Cocktail Ring in 9K Rose Gold is bold, sculptural, and undeniably luxurious — this stunning pink ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
$1,890Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Circa 1950s 9k Gold Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1950s 9k Gold Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 9k Gold
$7,148Sale Price|20% Off
Avant-Garde Rose Gold Multiband Ring with Pear-Cut Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Details Metal: 18k Rose Gold Gold Weight: 10.91g Total Diamond Weight: 7.39ct Diamond Cut: Large Pear-Cut Terminals with Pavé accents Design Style: Architectural Multiband / ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Band Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K Rose gold band ring is from Riad Collection. This astonishing band ring is decorated by natural oval shape multi-coloured sapphires in total of 4.28 Carat and one natural white d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Victorian Style Approximate 7.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond high jewelry ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 7.50ct.
Diamond, Silver
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1950s 9k Gold Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Vintage Circa 1950s 9k Gold Estate Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, 9k Gold
$1,491Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1950s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 5 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.75 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1-2 clarity.
Diamond, 9k Gold
Rose Cut Colored Sapphires and Diamonds Cocktail Ring, 18kt Gold
Located in London, GB
Here’s we have blue, pink, green , yellow sapphires. They have a rose cut shape. It is very elegant. The ring is enhanced with 15 brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$3,290Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Three Stone Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Halo Three Stone Wedding Ring features round cut ruby in center with halo of diamond around, diamond loop design on the sides of it with round cut diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$34,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Victorian Style Apx 4.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond high jewelry ring. Center round rose cut diamond, approximately 4.50ct but faces up like a 5ct diamond.
Diamond, Silver
Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond B.Zero1 Ring 0.30ct F/VVS2
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold diamond Bvlgari ring from the B.Zero1 collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Pink Tourmaline Ring With Diamonds 3.08 Carats 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Tourmaline: 2.92 Carats Diamond: 0.16 Carats Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ring in Rose Gold with 1 Aquamarine Cushion Shape and Diamonds.
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 (7.15g) is set with 1x fine Aquamarine (...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold Diamond and Rhodolite Garnet Heart Ring
By Thomas Laine LLC
Located in New York City, NY
This 14K Rose Gold Diamond and Rhodolite Heart Ring is a petite stacking ring.
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Crafted in 18K rose gold, the ring is set with Colombian emeralds totaling 2.96 carats, complemented by 0.72 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
1.02ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring showcases 11 diamonds that gracefully taper down the band, each encircled by a halo of additional diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1940s Asymmetrical Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The asymmetrical setting of this magnificent tank ring is set on the top with an antique cushion-cut diamond on a geometrical decoration, a vertical line of rose-cut diamonds and a h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Foliage Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold foliage ring, set with 0.12 carats of white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bulgari B.zero1 Pavé Diamond Ring in Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Bulgari B.zero1 pavé diamond ring set in 18k rose gold. The ring is set with exactly 144 round brilliant cut diamonds, all of which are spiral set within the ic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
From $1,862Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mother of Pearl Diamond Wedding Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This Mother of Pearl Diamond Wedding Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold features two paisley shape MOP set in opposite directions with halo of diamonds around in center.
Diamond, Gold, 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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