15.58 Carat Cabochon Spessartine Garnet Diamond Ring 14 Karat Rose Gold
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The clarity and color of the diamonds are VS-H. The total carat weight of the ring is 15.58 Carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.79 Carat Rose Cut Grey or White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning cocktail ring showcases a unique 0.79 carat rose cut grey - white diamond, flaked by 2 pear shape white diamonds with surrounding white diamonds in the style of art nou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dazzling 1.31ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 1.31ct Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GIA Certified This stunning 18k rose gold cocktail ring showcases a captivating 0.88-carat oval pink sapphire,...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
.48 Carat Rose Cut Light Brown Diamond Halo Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1830’s antique light brown diamond ring. .48cts center rose cut diamond that is mounted in a 14k rose gold setting.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
de Grisogono Allegra 18K Rose Gold 1.75ct Diamond and Black Ceramic Ring
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
This De Grisogono Allegra ring pairs sleek Black Ceramic bands with opulent 18K Rose Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,652Sale Price|22% Off
Ring in Rose Gold with 1 Green 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 ring (17.84g) with 1x fine Green Tourmaline (facetted, oval, 10x8mm, 2...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2.51 Carat Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.51 Carat Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Affordable!
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Sapp...
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Rose Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Crossover Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Rose Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Crossover Engagement Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Exquisite 1.09ct Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 1.09ct Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GIA Certified Celebrate the essence of luxury with this sophisticated 18k rose gold solitaire ring, featuring a stunning 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.05 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Rose and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Whether it's for a special occasion, an engagement, or a treat for yourself, this ring represents elegance at its finest. Resizing Available 18K Rose & White Gold Diamond 1.05 ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
3.50 Carat GIA Certified Cushion-Cut Diamond and Pink Diamond Ring 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking statement of elegance and rarity, this exquisite 3.50 carat cushion-cut diamond ring is GIA certified for its exceptional quality (I color, VS2 clarity).
Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
$3,861Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Handcrafted 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.9 grams. Totally is diamond about 3.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ring size is US 7.25 We can make any size. Ple...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Ruby 2.57 with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.57 carats with Diamond 0.93 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.18 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,270Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Vintage” Fancy Chocolate, Greenish Diamond 18K Rose Gold Halo Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage” Fancy Chocolate, Greenish Diamond 18K Rose Gold Halo Ring Bochic “Vintage” Fancy Greenish Gray Diamond Ring — 2.40 Carats Total — Set in 18K Rose Gold, Circa 1990 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$15,750Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Revival Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Platinum Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An alluring Art Deco-style diamond snake ring. Centered by a 150-year-old hand-faceted rose-cut diamond wrapped in lush emeralds, diamond scales, and riveting ruby eyes.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
3.51 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.51 Carat Natural Peridot Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring This beautiful ring has an Pear Cut Peridot that weighs 2.27 Carats.
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Morganite & Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band, 14k Oval 1.85ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or down 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold Stone Information: Genuine Morganite Carat: 1.75ct Cut: Oval Color: Pink Si...
Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Organic Shape Brown Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
This spectacularly designed ring by Alex Jona features four 18 karat rose gold organic shaped bands forged together and accented with irregularly placed diamond pavé buttons featurin...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Natural Red Tourmaline with Diamonds Halo Ring
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
The design is classic yet elegant. The ring looks very exquisite with 0.88 ct diamonds halo.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
0.57cttw Pave Set Diamond Chain Link Band Ring 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in high polished 18k rose gold. Total diamond weight: 0.57Cttw. Diamond quality: Color G-H and Clarity VS-SI.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Single Diamond Wedding Band, 14k Solid Yellow Gold Band, 0.1 Carat Diamond
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Single diamond low profile wedding band 14k solid yellow gold 3mm x 1.7mm band width 3mm diamond 0.1 carat diamond LEAD TIME: Made to order will take 10-14 days. All of our jewelry...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
16.70 Ct Kunzite Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
US6.5 Kunzite 16.70 carat Diamond 0.41 carat 18 Karat Rose Gold
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold 1ctw White & Fancy Champagne Diamond Double Crossover Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold Weight: 6.36 Grams Ring Size: 10.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,716Sale Price / item|20% Off
18kt Solid Rose Gold Designer Women's Stunning Diamond Floral Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Rose Gold Gemstone - Diamond Diamond weight - 1.22 ct Diamond pcs - 62 Gross weight - 5.34 Grm Shank width - 2.3 mm Setting - Prong setting ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14ct Rose Gold 1960’s Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1960’s Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,305Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features 2 fancy color diamonds weight 0.22 carat and 1 marquise diamonds weight 0.10 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$488Sale 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- 4.25ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1.41 Carat Rose cut Diamond Cocktail Between the Finger Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold & sterling silver with blackened finish. Handcrafted in 1.41 carats diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mattioli Navettes Ring in 18K Rose Gold & White Diamonds Pavé
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Ring in 18k rose gold and 1,07 ct. white diamonds pavé Production Time 4 weeks NAVETTES COLLECTION From the name of the most refined gem cut, the navette shape is the heart of a de...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Tourmaline & Diamond Pave Bee 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.70x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 30 BK/FD 0.45 CT 3 Onyx 0.10 CT 2 Ruby 0.01 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.62 CT 4 White Shell 1.08 CT 18KR 5.03 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond and Black Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.75 carats, Diamond 1.01 carats with Black Diamond 1.10 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 58 "Since we first opened door...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Architectural Octagonal Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold and Enamel
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Product Specifications Feature Details Product Category Ring Metal Type 18KT Rose Gold Metal Weight 6.73g Diamond Total Weight 0.45ct Accent Material White & Purple Enamel Design...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring 1940s 14 Karat
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1940s Ring. 15 diamonds total 1.5 carts, as well as 10 prong set graduated in size rubies. 13 prong set diamonds as well. Ring is a size 7 but can be sized up or down by us ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Amwaj 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Citrine and Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Artfully angled to display the magnificent centerpiece in Amwaj 18 karat rose gold ring that features emerald cut citrine that is swirled by white diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Palomas Melody 18K Rose Gold Diamond Ring, Size 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Brand Tiffany & Co *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Pre-Owned *Gender: Female *Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant *Diamond: 0.85ctw *Ring Dimension: *Size: 4 *Each Ring Width : ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1ctw Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring 14k Rose Gold Size 7 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Amethyst - Carats - 0.70ct Cut - Oval Color - Purple - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.30ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - H Clarity - VS2 -...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,400 / item
The Rose Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Rose Pink Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring This item is made by order, please let us now your desired gold colored and ring size Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Contemporary 14K White/Rose Gold Diamond Halo Split Shank Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning contemporary 14k white and rose gold diamond ring featuring a halo split shank.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1.86 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.86 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Sapphire Rose Gold Ring This cute and dainty ring is great for everyday wear.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau Ring with rose cut diamonds up to 0.25ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with rose-cut diamonds up to 0.25 ct – G/H – SI - ring size US 9 - EU 19(60) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 1.4 cm wide and 9.6 mm high.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Orange Sapphire, Treated Orange Diamond and Brown Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Orange Sapphire 5.09 carats, Treated Orange Diamond 0.61 carat and Brown Diamond 1.05 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 54 Total We...
Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 8.50 carats, Morganite & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Morganite Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Morganite is 8.50 carats.
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
White and Green Stones, 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 hydrothermal tourmaline surrounded by flowers of white stones, diamonds and sapphires.
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamond Cluster Pave Set 14K Rose Gold Statement Fashion Minimalistic Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring features a central cluster of round brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a dazzling focal point.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Attractive Multisapphire Diamond Rose Gold 18K Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.41 Cts/66 Pcs Multi Sapphire 2.29 Cts/30 Pcs
Multi-gemstone, Rose Gold
$1,585Sale Price|40% Off
Rose Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Ring Set in 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k rose gold diamond ring containing 1 round brown rose cut diamond weighing .87pts. and 8 round grey rose cut diamonds weighing 1.75cts. with 12 round single cut diamonds on the sh...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
Mattioli Tibet Ring Big in 18k Rose Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Tibet Ring Big in 18k Rose Gold and White Diamonds Diamonds carats: 0,30ct If not in stock, manufacture time 4 weeks Also Available in white gold and white diamonds; rose g...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 1.0 Ct Rose Cut Diamond plus 18 KT/Silver Target ring
Located in Napoli, IT
It could be a fantastic engagement ring. Centre Diamond is approx 6.5 mm estimate approx 1.0 Ct. - Diamonds in surround are approx .40 Ct .
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Size 6.5 #22371
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Size 6.5 Romantic and radiant, this 14K rose gold ring features a sparkling round brilliant cut diamond (approximately .50 ct.) accented w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian 10k gold ring centered with 2 rose cut diamonds in full facets excellent spark back foiled with total estimate diamond weight of 1.80 carats ring dates back to the ...
Cartier Love Ring Full Diamond Rose Gold Size 53 Box And Papers
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Genuine Cartier Love Ring in rose gold, featuring 6 brilliant cut white diamonds.
Diamond, Rose Gold
0.46 Carat Diamond Ring in 18K Rose and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring featured in the image exudes elegance with its luxurious combination of 18K rose and white gold, complemented by the sparkle of diamonds totaling 0.46 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$2,281Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Pretty Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Gold
10.74 Carat Oval Cut Citrine Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The total carat weight of the ring is 10.74 Carats. Crafted in 14 Karat Rose Gold and weighs approximately 7.3 grams The ring size is a size 7 and can be re-sized free of charge, if ...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Silver and 18K Gold 5.0 cts Rustic Brown Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking contemporary statement ring centered around a dramatic approximately 5.00 carat rustic brown diamond, fashioned in a rose cut and presented within an open work setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,990Sale Price|28% Off
Nazarelle 14 Karat Rose Gold Cushion Morganite and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 14k rose gold.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Diamond Cluster Rose Gold Navette Ring, Austria, Around 1890
By Austrian Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique navette-shaped old brilliant-cut diamond ring, fifteen old brilliant-cut diamonds in a cluster, all diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1.2 carats, claw set in a rose gold...
Diamond, 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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