Rose Gold Diamond Ring with Sculptural Design
Located in Berlin, BE
Ring crafted in 18K rose gold with a fused sculptural appearance, set with diamonds.
Diamond, Rose Gold
RUCHI Rose-Cut Diamond Flexible Rose Gold Wide Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond- 8.47 Cts All Diamonds are G/H-SI
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,000 / item
2.5 Carat Tourmaline Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14k yellow gold Stone: Green Tourmaline Stone Quality: VVS Stone Size: 9mm x 7mm Stone Weight: 2.5 carat Accent Stones: Baguette Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Dia...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Diamonds & 18K Rose Gold Destinée Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, & 18K Rose Gold Destinée Ring Destinée Collection... everyday wearable star pieces Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that searches always for the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Star Tetra Diamond Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Star Tetra Diamond Ring is part of the Verahedra collection and is the most iconic piece from John Brevard since inception of the brand.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an antique diamond navette ring dating back to the Georgian era.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Duo Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. Antique rose gold ring featuring two arabesque motifs set on high claws with rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size: 8 x6 mm Baguette Diamonds: Two 4.5 x 2 mm Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: GHI D...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat Rose Gold Diamond Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The invisible is a highly technique .We cut and groove every stone .Therefore; we can guarantee the quality of setting. Diamond 0.83 ct F VVS quality, the setting made in 18k Rose go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamonds & 18K Rose Gold Glimmer Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds & 18K Rose Gold Glimmer Ring MATERIALS ◘ Ring Weight: 6,32 grams ◘ 19 Diamonds total 1,41 ct.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K GIA 0.5 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone: GIA Certified Natural Diamond Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Size: 5mm Stone Weight: 0.5 Carat Stone Color and Clarity: G, VS2 Band Width: 2mm
Diamond, 14k Gold
14k Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Band/Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Rose Gold Gemstone: Ruby, Diamond Size: 6.75 Weight: 3.4 grams
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Halo Signet Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Round sapphire with diamonds halo signet ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Stone: Natural Sapphire Stone Weight: 1.2 carat Accent Stone: Natural Diamond Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS D...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Overlap Band Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring is a stunning statement piece. Bands made of 11.5 grams of18 karat rose gold are over lapping each other, each adorned with shimmering VS2, G color diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1ct Oval Diamond Ring engagement ring Black Diamond ring 14KT rose gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Solitaire ring with a character, oval black diamond totaling 1 carat in a bezel setting thats so slick and modern in 14KT solid rose gold.
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,537Sale Price|20% Off
18K Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Cluster Ring by Pass Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Cluster Ring By Pass Ring 18k solid Rose gold ring.
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Rose Gold Silver Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1830’s all handmade diamond cocktail ring. 14k rose gold cluster cocktail setting with a silver top set with 25 original rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14K Rose Gold Diamond Serpent Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Serpent-shaped ring set with 2.43 carats of diamonds and black diamond eyes. 14K rose gold, stamped "K14."
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Good Era: Georgian Year: Early 1800s Metal: 18k Rose Gold Diamonds: 10 Carat Weight: 0.55 Total Cut: Rose Color: Champagne Clarity: I1-3 Ring Size: 8 Sizing available Ri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,295 / item
14 Karat Rose Gold "Snake" Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat rose gold "Snake" diamond ring containing 18 round full cut diamonds weighing .18pts. and 2 round rubies as eyes weighing .06pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Ring Diamonds Designer Rose & White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and elegant 18kt Rose & White Gold with 24 Diamonds Color G, Clarity VS2 (2.40 carats total) Ring, 18.2 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1ct Diamond engagement ring 18KT rose gold Halo diamond ring marriage ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind moissanite and diamond ring, the moissanite is 1.50 carats in center with VS clarity and E-F color. The diamonds are totaling 0.35 carats with VS clarity and F color. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Open Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold 0.99 Carat F-G VS-SI
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Modern and elegant, this open bypass ring is crafted in 14K gold and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.99 carats. The sleek wrap-style design showcases graduating diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro diamond 18k rose gold flower ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed as a blossoming flower, this charming Retro ring from the 1940's is set with 6 old mine, round, and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.35 carat in total.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Onyx Rose Gold Heart Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k rose gold heart ring with onyx and approx. 2.77ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
14ct Rose Gold Champagne fancy diamond ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
14ct rose gold diamond dress ring featuring four (4) oval shape, six (6) pear shape, twelve (12) cushion shape decorated along with one (1) marquise and ten (10) round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Rose Gold and Diamond Edelweiss Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pieces make to order in finish and size 18K rose gold ring weighing 4.75gr and 35 diamonds 0.32 ct The Alpine "Flower of Love" is the adopted symbol of the high Alps of southern Eu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian GIA 2.25 carat rose cut diamond 18k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting Victorian diamond cluster ring from the 1900’s is a beautiful expression of antique romance, centered by a GIA-certified 2.25 carat rose cut diamond.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Golden Pearl Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This delightful 15mm Golden Pearl and Diamond Rose Gold Ring features one 15mm Cultured Golden Pearl and 20 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds with a total weight of .53 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.71 Carat Rose Cut White Diamond Brown Diamond Gold Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring from our contemporary estate collection centers on a 0.71-carat diamond in a rose cut, prized for its domed crown and soft, candlelit glow.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
14K 1.13 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring Set
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Zambian Emerald Stone Weight: 1.13 carat Accent Stones: Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Diamond Weight: 0.2 total carat weight Band W...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Mikimoto rose gold Pearl & Diamond ring PRH5473Z2
By Mikimoto
Located in Addlestone, GB
Mikimoto 'Dandelion' collection pearl & diamond ring set in 18k rose gold. The ring features a Akoya pearl with a slight pinkish hue set with a floral design with four round brillia...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$9,888Sale Price|20% Off
Radiant Mosaic Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
The ring showcases a thoughtfully arranged mosaic of round rose tambuli-cut diamonds, totaling 5.64 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18k Rose Gold & Diamond LOVE Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Timeless and classic, this band is a must for any serious collector! The iconic 18k rose gold LOVE design features screw motifs accented by 66 sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Floral Rose Cut 3.20 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting floral ring showcases the romantic artistry of rose cut diamonds in a stunning botanical design.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Eternelle Ring Diamond Garnet Rose Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K Rose Gold Ring (Matching Earrings and Necklace Available) Diamond 1 - 0.062cts Garnet 5 - 1.01cts Size 52 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is...
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
Princess Diamonds, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with diamonds on the structure in white gold and pricess diamonds on the other side.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Morganite & Diamond Ring 12.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Custom-made 14k rose gold, morganite, and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 12.5 grams gross weight.
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pearl & Rose cut Diamonds Green Enamel Ring
Located in Milano, MI
Unusual ring from the 1960s with green enamel typical of the period set in 18ct gold, featuring a Japanese cultured pearl surrounded by rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Rose Quartz Amulette De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier rose gold diamond rose quartz Amulette De Cartier ring This 18 karat rose gold ring from the Amulette de Cartier collection is designed as a circular talisman, set with ro...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Cut Diamond, Silver and Gold Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A beautiful, antique looking, 1.5 carat total rose-cut Diamond ring, set in silver and plated in yellow gold and black rhodium.
Diamond
18K Rose Gold Diamond Ring with 1.03ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Prepare to be captivated by a ring that whispers tales of blushing rose petals kissed by morning dew.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Silver Topped Rose Gold Foil Back Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique ring features a 6.5mm foil-backed rose cut diamond set within a blackened silver starburst flower motif.
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique ring features eleven rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats set in darkened silver over 18K yellow gold with a closed back setting in classic late Georgian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K GIA 3.03 Carat Emerald Diamond Halo Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Natural emerald with diamond halo ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Emerald Stone Weight: 3.03 Carat Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Diamon...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
1.06 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Rose Gold[Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Stone Details: Weight: 1.06 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: Light Yellow [Q-R Color] Clarity:...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K rose gold ring is decorated by round colourless diamonds in total of 0.11 Carat.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 19th Century Rose- Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, own hallmark. Sumptuous antique daisy ring, it is adorned in the center of an important rose- cut diamond retained in claws in a surrounding of antique cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,050 / item
Spiral Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spiral Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold 0.71 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 8.6 Grams of 18K Yellow & White Gold Available in other color options: Yellow & white gold, white...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 4.85 Carat Diamond Polki Ring Rose cut Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Diamond Statement Ring Certified 4.85ctw Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Polki Pave diamond Ring 925 sterling silver Ring Gift For Your Love -Diamond- Rose Cut Pave diamonds, Uncut Po...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1920s Rose Cut Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Como, IT
Vintage white gold ring with a light brown 0,25 carat rose cut diamond and 10 white rose cut diamond total weight around 0,20 ct. handcrafted lovely ring from early twentieth centur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
BULGARI Serpenti Seduttori Diamond Rubellite Rose Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Bulgari ring from the iconic Serpenti collection is crafted in 18k rose gold, set with a pair of rubellite eyes and pave-set with round brilliant-cut E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 di...
Diamond, Rubelite, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embody elegance and sophistication with our 14k Rose Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring. This stunning piece features a 13.18mm wide band in 14k rose gold, marked with “K14”.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Pave Set Diamond Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Rose Gold Diamond Pave Ring — Elegant Statement Piece Add a touch of timeless elegance to your jewelry collection with this stunning 18k rose gold ring.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three central diamonds surrounded by emeralds and other diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
The face of the ring is adorned with a captivating array of rose-cut diamonds, each exuding a subtle white hue.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
East West Emerald with Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Emerald Stone Weight: 0.74 Carat Stone Size: 4.5mm x 6.5mm Accent Stones: Natural Melee Diamonds Diamond Color and Clarity: G+, VS Diamond Weig...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central emerald surrounded by a frame of diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose 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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