2.40 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Bridal Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.40 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Sapphire 14K Rose Gold Bridal Ring Item Specs.: Elongated Cushion Cut Tourmaline: 1.91 cts. 20 Round Cut Diamonds: 0.32 cts.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Chanel Beige / Rose Gold Diamond Coco Crush Ring Size 50 J11100
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k beige / rose gold diamond Chanel ring from the Coco Crush collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Brushed Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, brushed 18 karat rose gold ring band, set with 9 white diamonds, weighting 0.08 carats, F color, VVS1 clarity.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 karat yellow gold ring - rose cut diamond - Patina Bombé gypsy beveled ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
A central platinum disc is set with nine lovely rose cut diamond that steal the show. If you like a good layer of Patina as much as we do, then this stunning ring will be a right fit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ceylon Purple Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 1.50 carat Ceylon purple sapphire and 0.12 carat diamond, 15 karat rose gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections.
Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Gin & Grace 10K Rose Gold Genuine Morganite Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone colors: Genuine Morganite Gemstone shapes: Cushion One prong-set cushion-cut Genuine morganite measures 7 mm wide x 9 mm long Gemstone weight: 1.79 carats Total gemstone wei...
Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
TJD 0.10 Carat Natural Round Diamond 14KT Rose Gold Promise Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate a love that flows naturally with this stunning rose gold diamond ring. Beautifully crafted by our inhouse experts in 14 karat rose gold and embellished with 16 round diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum and Rose Cut Oval Ring. GIA 1ct Diamond Accent Solitaire Ring 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 Stone Cut: Rose Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 2.72 Grams ...
Diamond, Platinum
Lapis Lazuli, Coral, 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 lapis surrounded by corals and a frame of diamonds and sapphires.
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
Multi Sapphire Rainbow & 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 Multi Sapphire weight 2.91 carat with round shaped diamond weight 0.70 carat, this entire ring is stu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian .83 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Shape: Rose Cut Carat Weight: .83 carat Color: L Clarity: I1 Finger to Top ...
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Rose Gold Genuine Morganite & Natural Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is weight 2.11 grams. The ring is crafted of shining 14-karat rose Gold and is completed by a highly polished finish.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Ruby Ring Rose Cut Diamond Halo 18 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The combination of Rubies and Rose Cut Diamonds creates an antique ring of great beauty!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14 Karat White, Yellow, Rose Gold Diamond Beaded Rings
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Tricolor beaded eternity rings 3/4 of the way around set in 14K gold. The total carat weight of each ring is 0.75 carats. The color of the stones are G-H, the clarity is SI1. The rin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise Color 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 0.5 carat Blue ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
14K Rose Gold Diamond Band 0.15ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k rose gold diamond band. Detailed design on the shank of the ring. 0.15tdw.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Sabbia Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k Rose Gold Sz 5 1/2
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
Crafted from luxurious 18k rose gold, this ring features an open design that celebrates the natural beauty of fine diamonds.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds Rubies Topaz Rose Gold Star Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 14 kt rose gold, g 11, in the shape of a star with diamonds 0.15 ct, rubies ct 0.31, and a central lemon topaz of ct 7.35 that illuminates this splendid ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold
0.90ct Diamond full eternity wedding band engagement ring in 18k rose gold.
Located in London, GB
0.90ct Diamond full eternity wedding band engagement ring in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
19th Century 18K Gold and Platinum Rose-Cut Diamond Marguerite Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Specifications • Period: 19th century • Metal: 18K yellow gold & platinum • Stones: Rose-cut diamonds • Weight: 2.2 g • Ring size: FR 47 (resizable) • Condition: Very good antiqu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K 585 Solid Rose Gold Engraving and Milgrain Natural Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
14K Rose Gold Engraving and Milgrain Natural Diamond Band Ring Metal Type: 14K Solid Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 2.2 Grams Ring Size: 8 (Resizable) 1: Primary Stone: Natural Diamon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diana M. 18 kt rose gold diamond fashion ring containing 8.14 cts tw of diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt rose gold diamond fashion ring containing 8.14 cts tw of diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Retro Diamond and Ruby 14K Rose Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This delightful and charming Retro period ring from the 1940s is a true testament to timeless elegance, crafted in warm 14K rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Elegant 1.28ct Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Rose Gold – GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Elegant 1.28ct Diamond Halo Ring in 18k Rose Gold – GIA Certified This luxurious 18k rose gold halo ring features a stunning 1.02-carat cushion-cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unheated Padparadscha with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Padparadscha 1.61 carats with Diamond 0.33 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.91 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 11.83 carats, Ruby 1.38 carats and Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.35 grams "We first op...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White South Sea Pearl Fancy Diamond & Brown Diamond Floral 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.70x2.40x3.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "150 Brown Diamonds 0.30 CT 267 Fancy Diamonds 2.83 CT 1 PE 28.46 CT (15.9MM) 18KR 16.75 GM (WITT)" 18K Gold & Precious ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gents Diamond 14 Karat White & Rose Gold Three Stone Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Distinctive and sophisticated, this gentleman's diamond ring is crafted in a striking combination of 14K white and rose gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
IGI 0.82 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The halo not only enhances the ruby's visual appeal but also adds to the ring's overall radiance. The band is crafted from 18K rose gold, whose warm tones echo the ruby's warmth and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.85 Carat Diamond Antique Style 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This stunning ring has been crafted from 18-karat rose gold and hand set with 1.85 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2 Carat Oval Cut Tourmaline Ring. Diamond Accent Filigree Ring 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Tourmaline Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 2.00-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Primary Stone Color: Pink Color Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: App...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold, Gold
$4,331Sale Price|31% Off
Ring in Rose Gold with 1 Green Tourmaline and Diamonds.
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This 18k rose gold (7.73g) ring is set with 1x fine Green Tourmaline (facetted, oval, 12x10mm, 4.38ct) + 26x diamonds (brillant cut, 1-2mm, G/VS, 0.32cts).
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.80Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive 1.80Ct Natural Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $5,000.00 Ruby Treatment: Heat Total Round Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.40c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Zac Posen 14 Karat Rose Gold Paulette Morganite and Diamond Ring
By Zac Posen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Zac Posen Material: 14k rose gold Diamond: 64 round brilliant cut= 0.50cttw Color: I / J Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 8 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 10k Round .66ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .37ctw Cut: Round Bri...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Timeless 0.80ct Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Timeless 0.80ct Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GIA Certified Embrace the allure of this exquisite 18k rose gold solitaire ring, highlighted by a captivating 0.80-carat ro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AENEA Candy Pink-Brown Diamond 18k Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
This one of a kind ring with a pinkish-brown diamond and white diamonds is handcrafted in 18k rose gold, rhodium-plated sterling silver.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Sil...
Butterfly White Champagne Brown Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Statement Fun Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring features a butterfly design crafted in 14K rose gold.
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Dazzling 1.10ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 1.10ct Diamonds Halo Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GIA Certified Embrace the allure of timeless elegance with this captivating 18k rose gold diamond halo ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Steven Battelle 1/3 Carat Rose Cut Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Four slightly wavy squarish 18K gold bands are interspersed with various sized handset "jawan" granulation and three 2-2.5 mm rose cut diamonds and come together at the bottom in thi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Seven Diamonds and Sapphire Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Hortensia ring is in 18 karat rose gold with 7 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural dark blue sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
$336Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond sterling silver Statement Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.25ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
18 kt. Rose Gold Flower Shape Ring With 2.6 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent 18 kt. Rose Gold Flower Shape Ring With 2.6 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 2.6 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.42ctw Dark Gray Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold R6680
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 1.42ctw Dark Gray Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold Trilliant Cut Side Stones OOAK April Birthstone Anniversary Gift R6680 ♥ Solid 14k rose gold ring set with a bea...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Two-Tone "Star of David" Diamond and Gold Interchangeable Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual and Modern Star of David Ring The ring is 14K White And Rose Gold There are 0.55 Carats in Diamonds F VS The ring can be worn as a "Star Of David" or "Double Triangles" ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Peter Suchy 1.02 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Peter Suchy round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring. GIA certified center stone with a halo of 50 round brilliant cut diamonds in a 14k rose gold setting. 1 round brilliant cu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Neil Lane 14K Rose Gold Asscher Morganite Diamond Ring Bridal Set
By Neil Lane
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Designer: Neil Lane Metal: 14K Rose Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Weight: 3.6 grams Center Stone: Natural Peach Morganite Cut: Square Emerald (Asscher Style) Center Stone Size: Appro...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14K Rose & White Gold Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking vintage ring crafted in solid fourteen-karat rose and white gold.
Diamond, Emerald
Rachel Koen 0.63Cttw Baguette Cut Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Simple and delicate diamond ring crafted in 18k white gold. This ring features prong set baguette cut diamonds set in a zig-zag pattern portraying a timeless, eye-catching style. It'...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage old cut diamond cluster ring set in 18k gold and platinum. The piece is centrally set with a sparkly 2.22 carat old cut diamond which is ten claw set securely. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Ruby & Diamond Floral Bow Burst Cocktail Ring – 14K Rose Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A genuine 1940s vintage ring in 14K rose gold cocktail ring featuring a 0.43ct old European cut center diamond and six small rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
.93 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Double halo diamond engagement ring. .30ct princess cut center diamond, set in a 14k rose gold setting with a double halo design and loop style shank.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Champagne Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K rose gold Center Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 1.10ct Color: champagne Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 22 round brilliant cut = 0.49cttw Color: I Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 3.75 ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Morganite and Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold Size 7
Located in New York, NY
- Center stone: 10 x 8mm oval morganite, approx. 2.30 carats - Accent stones: 48 round brilliant diamonds, 0.19 carats total weight - Metal: 14K rose gold - Total weight: 3.05 gram...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
4.26ct Opal & Tourmaline & Diamond Ring, 18K Rose Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It’s a statement piece designed for everyday artistry—one you’ll reach for again and again. Product Details: Diamond - 68 pcs - 0.67cts Tourmaline - 8 pcs - 6.74cts Opal - 1 pc - 4....
Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Rose Gold Chrome Diopside Diamond Crossover Ring - 10k Cushion 1.62ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Chrome Diopside Carat(s): 1.32ct Cut: Cushion Color: Green Na...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$8,952Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Inspired 3.86 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Halo
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Vintage Victorian style rose cut diamond ring. Center oval rose cut diamond, 1.02ct but faces up like a 2.50ct diamond.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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