Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with one sapphire and 4 yellow sapphires 4.45 cts and 4 diamonds 0.29 cts Size 54
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Vintage 14k Flower Diamond Ring Natural Diamonds Solid Rose Gold Charles Krypell
By Charles Krypell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely Diamond Ring Pre-Owned - as new condition Vintage made by Charles Krypell Has sprinkled diamonds and Leaves. in real it looks much better, was hard to capture it beauty by cam...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A gorgeous leaf design 14 karat yellow gold ring with Diamonds and Pearls. The total weight is 11.30 grams. It contains seven round brilliant diamonds with 0.14 ct weight Mounted in ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.10ct Diamond Ring MF27-030226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Inset Diamonds with a total weight of 2.10 carats allow this ring to shine brightly every time it catches the light. At the top, curved lines add movement to the elegant 18K Yellow G...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Man’s 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14KT White Gold and Diamond Ring having .62 Ct of Diamonds. Two large stones sit center and are flanked by three diamonds on each side. 8 grams total. Size 6.5 with 2 Round Diamonds...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|23% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond wedding ring, containing 37 round single cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .65pts. This ring is a size 7 but we will size to fit for free.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K White Gold 1.25ct Diamond Ring MF16-021026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An exquisite 14K White Gold setting makes this luxury ring truly breathtaking. Adorned with Diamonds totaling 1.25 carats, it will effortlessly catch the light and provide continuous...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous tourmaline is a deep green colour and measures approx 50pts. This stone is surrounded by square and round cut diamonds totalling approx 80pts. Size: O or 7 1/4 Clust...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
.58 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1930's Diamond platinum ring with star design center and hand detailed and pierced top. 1 round brilliant cut diamond, approx. total weight .30cts, F, VS2 16 round diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold 0.68ct Diamond Ring MF32-020526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This radiant ring will add a touch of timeless luxury to any ensemble. Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 0.68 carats allow this piece to effortlessly catch the light. Crafted...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming 18K yellow gold ring from the 1970s features a unique puffed, ribbed design, bringing both texture and elegance to the piece. The ring is set with three round brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.15ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring #5298
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring has an undeniable elegance. It features a 1.90 carat Sapphire center stone surrounded by sparkling Diamond accents with a total weight of 1.15 carats. Set in 18K Whi...
Sapphire, Diamond
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamond Bean Ring 4.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamond Bean Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Weight: 5.20 grams Diamond: 15 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .15 Hallmark: T...
Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold 2.0ct Diamond Ring MF12-020926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is a dazzling piece that is worthy of even your most special occasions. The 18K White Gold setting comes to life thanks to an array of sparkling Diamonds but its th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Square Top Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Square Ring Featuring 25 Round Chocolate Diamonds and 24 Round H/I Color Diamonds of SI Clarity Totaling Approximately 0.50 Carats. Current Finger Si...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 11 round white diamonds totaling of 0.29 carats. Approximate total weight 2.65 grams. Standard Ring size 7 S...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Simple Stackable Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy simple stackable ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 26 round white diamonds totaling of 0.19 carats. Approximate total weight 1.30 grams. Standard Ring siz...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Simple Stackable Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy simple stackable ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 28 round white diamonds totaling of 0.19 carats. Approximate total weight 1.26 grams. Standard Ring siz...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Simple Stackable Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy simple stackable ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 26 round white diamonds totaling of 0.19 carats. Approximate total weight 1.40 grams. Standard Ring siz...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 3 round white diamonds totaling of 0.16 carats. Approximate total weight 3.16 grams. Standard Ring size 7 SI...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 24 round white diamonds totaling of 0.27 carats. Approximate total weight 2.40 grams. Standard Ring size 7 ...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 30 round white diamonds totaling of 0.30 carats. Approximate total weight 2.84 grams. Standard Ring size 7 ...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 5 round white diamonds totaling of 0.05 carats and 12 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.20 carats. Appro...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 30 round white diamonds totaling of 0.18 carats and 2 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.06 carats. Appro...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 35 round white diamonds totaling of 0.25 carats and 5 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.10 carats. Appro...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 13 round white diamonds totaling of 0.08 carats and 6 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.19 carats. Appro...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 13 round white diamonds totaling of 0.08 carats and 12 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.20 carats. Appr...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 33 round white diamonds totaling of 0.20 carats and 9 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.15 carats. Appro...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Illusion Halo Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This illusion oval halo ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 44 round white diamonds totaling of 0.25 carats and 3 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.14 carats. Appro...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 43 round white diamonds totaling of 0.29 carats and 13 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.47 carats. Appr...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 74 round white diamonds totaling of 0.85 carats and 4 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.13 carats. Appro...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Illusion Halo Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This illusion halo ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 40 round white diamonds totaling of 0.32 carats and 5 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.23 carats. Approximat...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 22 round white diamonds totaling of 0.14 carats and 4 pear shape white diamonds totaling of 0.20 carats. App...
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Multi-Layer Ring
By Super Gems Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This trendy multi-layer ring is crafted in 18-karat white gold, featuring 42 round white diamonds totaling of 0.29 carats, 17 baguette white diamonds totaling of 0.47 carats and 6 pr...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Sapphire Diamond Ring 14K Gold Flower Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Flower Estate This estate ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and set with natural Earth mined Sapphires and Diamonds. The center round cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Pearl Ruby and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted tablet ring dating back to the Edwardian period. This antique piece showcases a single round natural pearl at the centre of the face. This princip...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
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. This new band ring features six meticulously set round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful cluster ring is made in 14k yellow gold with an exceptional combination of natural sapphire, ruby and diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring 1.00 ct, Size 8
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring. There is 1.00tdw with both baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. Clarity ranges from SI-I1. The color range is G-H-I. Stamped "14K" on the inside o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 2.50ct Diamond and Sapphire Flower Ring MF21-122325
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This elegant ring pairs enduring opulence with a feminine floral motif. Incredibly dramatic, an array of inset Diamonds totaling 2.50 carats are present on both sides of the curved P...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Modern Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Heart Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is modelled in 18 carat white gold and is very chunky with a great weight to it. It holds one diamond in heart that moves freely in the 'Happy Diamond' style. The diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Modern 18K Gold Green Chalcedony & 2.50ct Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A striking estate 1980s dome ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring a dazzling pavé arrangement of brilliant round diamonds accented by smooth green chalcedony inlay shoulde...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
White Akoya Pearl Diamond Shaped Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 12.3 Grams Pearl Diameter: 8.8 mm Pearl Type: White Akoya Pearl Diamond Count: ~70 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Di...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold Art Deco diamond and sapphire 3 stone ring with diamond accents. The center stone is an attractive 0.23ct round blue sapphire. On each side of the sapphire sits two d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Style Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: .25cttw Diamond Color: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Stone Cut: Round Material: 18k White Gold Width: 8MM Weight: 3 gram...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.35 Carat Natural Diamond "Cuban Band" Men's Ring 18 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Cuban Band Deco Mens Ring Diamonds set cluster square screw top. .60ct. natural round cut diamond (center).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unbranded 18K Yellow Gold Rubin Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Unbranded Rubin Ring Material 18K yellow gold Ruby: 5 Dia: 1.75ct Diamond Clarity SI Color Grade G Ring size 10 Ring Weight 7.5gr Condition Pre-Owned Retail Price$ 5500
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.90 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold cluster ring; part of our vintage diamond jewelry collections.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 0.25 Carat Diamond Tiara Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.25 Carat Diamond Tiara Ring 14k Gold circa 1970s The ring features approx 0.25 carat of white diamonds and is crafted in 14k solid yellow gold. The ring is a size 5 and we...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond Peacock Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1920 Antique-style ruby and diamond Peacock ring is beautifully crafted in warm rose gold. The design features a vibrant cluster of rubies accented by sparkling diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Vintage Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Vintage Diamond Ring 14K White Gold This vintage ring is made in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). There are 33 diamonds in this ring ranging from .35 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,950 / item
Sapphire And Diamond Cocktail 1.45ct Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Azure Collection is an exquisite line of jewelry that beautifully combines the deep, enchanting blue of sapphires with the dazzling brilliance of diamonds. Named after the word “...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 12 Carat Natural Rubelite Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A stunning vintage cocktail ring from the 1950s, meticulously crafted in 18k rose and white gold. The centerpiece features an exceptional 12-carat natural Rubelite, radiating deep cr...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
1950s Diamond and White Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1950s 0.59 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist ring; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Art Deco diamond ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.70 Carat Black Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.70 Carat Black Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Beautiful Black and White Diamond Floret Design statement ring. This is a great ring at a very affordable price point for anyon...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond "Overpass" Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of David Webb's bold, sculptural aesthetic, the "Overpass" Ring from the celebrated 57th Street Collection showcases the designer's signature use of substantial go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Dazzling 0.54ct Diamond Wrap Ring in 18K White Gold (
Located in רמת גן, IL
This refined wrap-style ring features 58 round brilliant diamonds (0.29ct) and 36 tapered diamonds (0.25ct), all in H-I color and SI clarity. Crafted in sleek 18K white gold, the thr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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