Brilliant 0.51ct Natural Diamond 18K Rose Gold Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
Picture the warm, rosy glow of 18K rose gold encircling your finger, adorned with a line of brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Moonstone, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Simple and elegant ring in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with a moonstone surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Beauvince Cassandra Diamond Ring (1.89 ct Diamonds) in Rose Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With an antique finish and modern colors it is a jewel to own. Diamond Shape: Round Total Diamond Weight: 1.89 ct Diamond Color: F - G & K - L Diamond Clarity: VS - SI Metal: 18K ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamond
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 36 pieces; Weight: 0.40 carat; Cut shape: Brilliant cut; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS; Quality: Very good; Gemstone: 1 genuine natural sapphire; Weight: 1.50 carat; Cut shape: O...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
$1,350 / item
Diamond Cocktail Beaded Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Cocktail Beaded Ring in 18K Rose Gold 0.38 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 4.1 Grams of 18K Yellow/White/Rose Gold Available in other color options: Yellow gold, w...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Modern 18 Karats Rose Gold White Diamonds "Rose Ellipse" Engagement Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Modern 18 Karats Rose Gold White Diamonds "Ellipse" Engagement Design Ring The Rose Ellipse Engagement Ring is entirely handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold by expert artisans and a...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1900s Green Agate Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On either side of the head, at the start of the ring, is a lyre-shaped decoration set with a rose-cut diamond.
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterli...
Platinum 1.5 Carat Round GIA Certified Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: Platinum Diamond: 1.5 carat round GIA diamond Color and Clarity: I, VS2 Cut: Excellent Certification: GIA Dimension: Approx 10mm; 7mm round center stone. Side Stone: N...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian ruby diamond 14k rose gold horseshoe ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The alternating gemstones give the horseshoe design a balanced, distinctive appearance. Crafted in 14k rose gold, the ring has a warm blush tone that beautifully complements both the...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 9.25- This sparkling band features 34 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K rose gold.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a carved coral surrounded by diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
14k Solid Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Handmade Birthday Ring Designer Ring Band Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Rose Gold, 14k Main Stone: Dia...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2.07 Carat Black Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.07 Carat Black Diamond Rose Gold Ring Beautiful Black and White Diamond Floret Design statement ring.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rose Gold
$7,000 / item
1 Carat Radiant Emerald Cut Diamond Ring 18k Gold
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Radiant emerald cut diamond sets on 18 karat gold ring. Solid 18k gold Yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold available. 18k fully hallmarked.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum 0.25 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke 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 high grade Platinum 950 to British Standard, with a total of 0.25 ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Chain Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and set with .22 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Rose Gold Wave Open Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold wave open band ring set with 0.20 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Beautiful, Antique Amethyst Ring, Rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, antique amethyst ring, rose gold with diamonds. US Ring size 7
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Rose Gold Diamond Onyx Zebra Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Modern 18k rose gold wide ring, featuring zebra stripes design, set with black onyx and approx. 1.60ctw in H/VS diamonds.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
Morganite Ring With Diamonds 2.43 Carats 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Morganite: 2.25 Carats Diamond: 0.18 Carats Metal: 9K Rose Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing avail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite Ring With Diamonds 2.21 Carats 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Morganite: 2.10 Carats Diamond: 0.11 Carats Metal: 9K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7.25 US Custom sizing av...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite Ring With Diamonds 2.58 Carats 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Morganite: 2.38 Carats Diamond: 0.20 Carats Metal: 9K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7.75 US Custom sizing av...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold Fashion Belt Buckle Style Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Material: 14k Rose Gold Diamonds: Pavé set, total weight 1.42 carats Design: Belt/buckle motif Ring Size: 6.5 (Can be resized) This ring blends bold design with elegant sparkle—p...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
18 karat rose gold entourage ring set with 24 brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.30 ct H/VS.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Floral Diamond Ring 0.53 Carat
Located in London, England
A very lovely 18ct rose gold 6mm band with pierced detailing and foliate pattern with 42 grain set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.53ct. Mille grain finish to all edges. U...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Platinum and 18kt Rose Gold Fancy Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and 18kt rose gold fancy diamond ring with center fancy brown 5.03ct marquee shape set in a halo from pink diamonds in micro pave diamond setting with 4.86cts of white big ...
Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Trillion-Cut Diamond Cuff Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Featuring two spectacular trillion-cut diamonds and set in luxurious 18k rose gold, this ring is a modern statement on its own, or a perfect option to stack with another ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Yellow Double Rose Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Main Stone: Natural Yellow Diamond, 0.04ct Side Stones: Natural Yellow Diamonds, 0.54ct Total Weight: 2.2g This romantic ring features two blooming diamond roses in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin Nabucco Rose Gold and Diamond Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Roberto Coin 18 karat rose gold wide Nabucco ring featuring 93 round brilliant cut diamonds of SI clarity and G/H color totaling 0.85 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold and platinum. The band of this retro rose gold signet ring is wide and domed.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Rose Gold Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Old European Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring K VS2
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Color: K Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Gold, Rose Gold Stone: Diamond Stone Cut: Old European Cut Style: Edwardian This exquisite Edwardian-inspired engageme...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Three Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
This 18K rose gold elegant cocktail ring is from our Divine Collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold approx. 0.20ctw Diamond Stackable Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Rose Gold approx. 0.20ctw Diamond Stackable Ring This stunning Rose Gold Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Ring 2 Tone Ring White & Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k Ring 2 Tone Ring White & Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Emerald Ring Emerald Rounds Ring 2 Tone Gold Fancy Ring A fashion Art Nouveau floral ring meticulously crafted to mesmerize.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold
1.50 Carat Round White Diamond 5 Stone 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This band ring has a total diamond weight of 1.50 Carats. The weight of the ring is 3.8 Grams.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Tanzanite: cushion cut = 1.28cttw Diamond: 20 round cut = 0.20cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2-I1 Size: 7 Weight: 3.02 grams
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2 Carat GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Diamond Double Ring 18KT Gold Bespoke British
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exceptional bespoke double diamond ring has been expertly designed to be worn either together as a striking paired set or separately for refined versatility. Handcrafted and des...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Diamonds Amethyst Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Wonderful 14 kt rose gold ring, 13.35 g studded with 0.18 ct diamonds and fantastic 15.67 ct amethyst center.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.25ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is a delicate and highly appealing example of antique-style diamond jewelry, set with 0.25 carats total weight of rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mabe Pearl and Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This splendid 14K rose gold ring features a lustrous mabe pearl, beautifully complemented by six channel-set round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.25 carats, with H color and SI-1 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Men’s 3.00 Carat Diamonds 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s 3.00 Carat Diamonds Rose Gold Ring Size: 8.5 Measures 14mm height Diamonds total weight approx 3.00 carats There are princess cut diamonds as well as round diamonds throughout...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Rose Gold 9.25ct Citrine and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring is crafted in 14k rose gold and features a striking 9.25 carat citrine accented by white and chocolate diamonds totaling approximately 0.48 carats.
Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Cut Diamond Ring with Silver Top
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with 18k yellow gold and a silver top, this ring boasts a weight of 20.11 grams and features 3.11 carats of rose cut diamonds and 0.73 carats of diamond accents. 18k Rose Cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Stackable Anniversary Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k rose gold Diamonds: 56 round brilliant cuts = 0.48cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI1 Size: 7 Dimensions: ring measures 4.20mm in width Weight: 2.80 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Stackable Anniversary Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k rose gold Diamonds: 9 round brilliant cuts = 0.25cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1-SI2 Size: 5 ½ Dimensions: ring is 1.90mm in width Weight: 1.29 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,000 / item
Double Finger Rose Gold Diamond Studded Belt Ring
By Bn Green Star
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Meticulously crafted from 7.31 grams of 18k rose gold and set with 48 round white SI-graded diamonds, it radiates brilliance from every angle.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 18 kt rose gold structure mounted with a central turquoise (13 mm x 11 mm) surrounded by a frame of diamonds, sapphires and little turquoises.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Pear Cut Diamond Rose Gold Pave Halo Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
engagement ring with some specific details. Here's a breakdown of the components: Center Stone: Natural Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Weight: 0.70 carats Color: H-I Clarity: SI3 Halo ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring Featuring Rose Cut Round and Pear Shape Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18K Rose Gold Cocktail Ring A luxurious statement piece crafted in 18 karat rose gold, this cocktail ring features a dazzling arrangement of rose-cut round diamonds encirc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Edwardian Cluster Cocktail Ring 14k 10k Rose .30ctw Snowflake
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 3 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 4 sizes for $40 Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Metal Note: (10k gold top with 14k gold shank) Stone I...
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Ring with 3.17 Carat Rose Tambuli-Cut Black Diamond and Accents
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Metal: 18K Rose Gold Center-Stone: 3.17 Carat Black Diamond Shape: Pear Shape Rose Tambuli Cut Color: Black Total Diamond Weight: 4.74 Carats
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 1 oval cut = 0.55ct Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 116 round brilliant = 0.73cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Ring Size: 5 (please allo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rose Diamond and Pearl Mourning Ring, circa 1770.
Located in London, GB
Georgian hair, diamond and pearl mourning ring. Set with twenty eight round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.14 carats, further...
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
Morganite Ring With Diamonds 2.43 Carats 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Morganite: 2.25 Carats Diamond: 0.18 Carats Metal: 9K Rose Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing avail...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite Ring With Diamonds 2.21 Carats 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Morganite: 2.10 Carats Diamond: 0.11 Carats Metal: 9K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7.25 US Custom sizing av...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, Rose Gold
Morganite Ring With Diamonds 2.58 Carats 9K Rose Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Morganite: 2.38 Carats Diamond: 0.20 Carats Metal: 9K Rose Gold Ring Size: 7.75 US Custom sizing av...
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring, Diamonds (Rose Gold)
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring, Diamonds (Rose Gold) PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 144428 Listing Title: Cartier Juste Un Clou Ring, Diamonds (Rose Gold) Condition Description: Translating to 'j...
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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