GIA Certified 2.50 Carat Radiant Solitaire Tulip Rose Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A radiant diamond ring featuring a stunning center stone of radiant shape, weighing 2.50 and certified for its exceptional quality with I and VS1.
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.4 Carat Radiant Solitaire Tulip Rose Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A radiant diamond ring featuring a stunning center stone of radiant shape, weighing 1.4 and certified for its exceptional quality with ...
Diamond, Platinum
Blue Sapphire And Diamond Rose Gold 1.04ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 2.82 • 0.19ct Natural Diamond • 0.85ct Sapphire Diamond...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
0.68 Carat Round Side Band Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.68 Carat White Diamonds.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial-U-Letter Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Personal Jewellery Diamond 0.10 Carat Initial -U- Letter Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold A truly captivating trend happening in the jewellery and luxury fashion world.
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$6,992Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.2 Carat Oval Solitaire Multi-Prong Rose Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing 1.2.
Diamond, Platinum
$8,702Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.7 Carat Oval Solitaire Multi-Prong Rose Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing 1.7.
Diamond, Platinum
$11,596Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.8 Carat Oval Solitaire Multi-Prong Rose Platinum Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this exquisite diamond ring features a breathtaking centerpiece of a oval diamond weighing 1.8.
Diamond, Platinum
$18,436Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 2.22ct Round Solitaire Blooming Rose Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** Handcrafted in New York, this stunning diamond ring features a mesmerizing centerpiece of a round diamond, weighing 2.22 , expertly gra...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
0.95 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Slice Rose 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 Pear Shape Diamond Slice about 0.70 Carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2.00 Carat Round White Diamond 5 Stone 18KT Rose Gold Half Eternity Modern Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This 5 Stone Round Diamond 18k Rose Gold half eternity ring is an exquisite addition to our collection.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Love Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.95 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 0.40 Carat White Diamonds.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Love Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
For a beautifully entwined journey together, this gleaming twisted vine modern classic engagement ring. Handmade in 18 Karat Rose Gold, with a total of 1.20 Carat White Diamond.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
18 Karat Diamond Signet Ring, Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Eye catching sleek signet ring with 3mm diamond set on 18k rose gold. AU750 fully hallmarked Main stone: 3mm Diamond: 0.120ct 13 melee diamonds: 0.076/13ct Total ring weight: 2.889g ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Band With Marquise Opal and Diamond
By Rose and Choc 1
Located in Wallingford, CT
Marquise opal with diamonds set on 14k solid rose gold. Metal Type: 14 karat rose gold 3x6 mm Opal stone 1.70mm diamond 0.02 ct/diamond. Total diamond ct weight: 0.04ct Diamond col...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose and White Gold Ring With Round Natural Pink and White Diamonds
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is modern and elegant ring set with 19 Round Natural Pink Diamonds of .75Ct Total Weight and 24 Round Natural White Diamonds of .57Ct Total Weight. The Two Circle Design is uniq...
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Hand Engraved Diamond Rose Gold Band
By Rose and Choc 1
Located in Wallingford, CT
Hand engraved laurel leaf ring with diamonds Five white diamonds Size: 2.5mm diamond stone Weight= 0.06ct/stone Metal Type: 14 karat Total Weight = 0.30ct Approx 3.15mm band width ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue & Yellow Sapphire Double Flower Ring in 18K Rose Gold 4.36 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Charming and colorful double flower ring crafted in 18K rose gold, featuring blue and yellow sapphires totaling 4.36 carats. The floral design is accented with a delicate beaded trim...
Blue Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$14,271Sale Price|20% Off
Opal and Diamond Platinum Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
An opal and diamond platinum ring This beautiful opal and diamond ring is handcrafted in platinum. The piece is set to its centre in contrasting yellow gold claws with a round caboc...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.2 Carat Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Cluster Ring, Bezel Ring, Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Diamond sets on bezel with cluster accents on both sides. Solid rose gold with diamonds. Metal type: 18 karat Yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold available. Center diamond is 0.20...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Total weight is 5.9 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.90 ct. The diamond is has Brown color and s1-s2-s3-Pique 1 clarity.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Diamond Signet Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Tapered diamond sets on 18k solid yellow gold. Metal: Solid 18 karat yellow gold Cut: Brilliant round Stone: Natural diamond Stone Size: 2mm diamond Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, V...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
An aquamarine and diamond platinum engagement ring. This beautiful pear cut aquamarine and diamond engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. The piece is set to its centre with a ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Tri Color Yellow Rose White Gold Diamond Knot Band Ring 0.49 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18K two-tone diamond band ring features a stunning knot-inspired design adorned with 142 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.49 carats. The combination of white and ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine and Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
An aquamarine and diamond platinum engagement ring. This beautiful oval cut aquamarine and diamond engagement ring is handcrafted in platinum. The piece is set to its centre with an...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
$4,550
Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt rose gold set with 25 diamonds 0.60 cts Size 55
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,058
Diamonds, Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold structure mounted with five diamonds.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique rose-diamond plaque ring
Located in New York, NY
A Georgian rose-cut diamond ring of open, plaque designed as an open-work, cluster plaque, in sterling silver and 14k gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail RIng
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* An exuberant art deco cocktail ring with rose cut diamonds set in silver and gold mix.
Diamond
$1,411
9k Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Victorian Rose-Cut Diamond Ring . This ring has one central Rose-Cut surrendered by 8 smaller rose cut .
Diamond, 9k Gold
Vintage Rose-Cut Diamond Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
Elevate your style with this vintage Rose-Cut diamond ring, a perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern sophistication.
Diamond, Gold
Hexagon Ring with 0.1 Carat Diamond, Honeycomb Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
By Rose and Choc 1
Located in Wallingford, CT
Round diamond set on this honeycomb hexagon ring. Total diamond weight: 0.10 carat Gemstone: White Diamond Stone shape: Round Number of stone: One (3mm) Diamond Clarity: VS Color: GH...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian rose cut diamond ruby rose gold silver ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Victorian ring is a richly romantic antique jewel from the 1900’s, crafted in 12k rose gold and silver with a striking combination of rubies and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18K Estate Diamond Sapphire Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stones: Natural Diamonds Stones: Natural Sapphire Diamond Total Weight:0.38 CTW Sapphires Total Weight: 0.50 CTW Ring Size: 5 Estate Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring An antique ring with a central rose-cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring Ring Size: 4.5 Complimentary Resizing Gram Weight: 6.6 grams Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Foiled rose gold diamond Marquise Shape ring, featuring a central marquise diamond surrounded by rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$5,872Sale Price|20% Off
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring A fashion Art Nouveau ring is fully paved with brilliant-cut diamonds set in stunning 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Size 6.5, 18K 1.6TCW Diamond Band, Wedding Band, Rose and Choc, Diamond Wedding
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: White Diamonds Stone Size: 1.25mm Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Total Diamond Weight: 1.6 carat total carat weight
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Sapphire Ring, Diamond Ring, Engagement Ring, Ring Set of Two
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Blue Sapphire Stone Weight: 0.86 carat Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Total Diamond Weight: 0.14 carat Ring Guard Ba...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rose Gold 2.34tcw Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Romantic and radiant, this Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring showcases an impressive 2.34 carats total weight of brilliant diamonds in a luxurious, statement-making design.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$2,530Sale Price|20% Off
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring A fashion Art Nouveau ring is fully paved with brilliant-cut diamonds set in stunning 18K Rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
$3,540Sale Price|20% Off
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring A fashion Art Nouveau infinity open filigree ring is fully paved with brilliant-cut diamonds set in stunning...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
0.89 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 0.89 carat sapphire and diamond platinum cluster engagement ring. This contemporary and classic cluster ring is set with a rich cornflower sapphire oval brilliant cut centre and r...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Rose Gold Wedding Band with Inscriptions
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual wedding band. The band is 18K Rose Gold. There are 0.03 Carat Diamond G SI. There are three inscriptions:.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,127Sale Price|20% Off
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Fancy Gold Diamond Ring A fashion Art Nouveau floral ring meticulously crafted to mesmerize.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Amethyst Rose Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite semi-precious amethyst rose gold diamond ring, style and glamour are in the spotlight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$1,250
14K Opal Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Cabochon genuine Australian opal with diamond accents. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Australian Opal Stone Shape: Oval Stone Size: 6mm x 8mm Accent Stones: White Diamond Diamond Co...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Georgian rose-cut diamond plaque ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique navette-shaped rose-diamond plaque ring in silver and 18k gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
0.40 Carat Emerald and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 0.40 carat emerald and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring This beautiful emerald and diamond ring is handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond Wave Ring Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Ring Size 6.5. This is for only the rose gold ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Scatter Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
The beautiful comfortable ring is made from 3.4 grams of 18 karat rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Rose Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
There are an additional 10 small diamonds accenting the ring design. They are set in handmade 9kt rose gold and hallmarked with a letter date of 1897.
Diamond, Rose Gold
3.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A 3.10 carat sapphire and diamond three stone platinum engagement ring. This beautiful sapphire and diamond ring is handcrafted in platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$750 / item
14 Karat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
A row of five-stone with diamond and aquamarine set on 14k solid white gold. Metal Type: 14 karat Stone Size: 2.5mm stones Diamond: .05ct per stone/3 Total diamond weight: 0.15ct Cla...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a unique cluster ring dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece features a large rose-cut diamond at the centre of the face surrounded by a circulating arr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$750 / item
14 Karat Aquamarine Diamond White Gold Ring
By Rose and Choc 1
Located in Wallingford, CT
A row of five-stone with diamond and aquamarine set on 14k solid white gold. Metal Type: 14 karat Stone Size: 2.5mm stones Diamond: .05ct per stone/3 Total diamond weight: 0.15ct Cla...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Diamond Pave Set Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring is crafted in luxurious 18k rose gold and features an opulent pavé setting of diamonds that envelops the entire outer surface.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,200 / set
0.25 Carat Half Moon Diamond Engagement Ring Set
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Beautiful 0.25 carat half moon diamond stacked with minimal pear diamond ring. Metal type: 14k rose gold Cut: Half moon Set of Two rings SI Diamond 3mmx 5mm half moon diamond 0.25 c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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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