Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Pave Diamond Sevilana Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. / Elsa Peretti Material: platinum Diamond: 72 round brilliant cut = 0.80cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: ring top measures 18.7mm wide Size: 7.5 Weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Pave Diamond Rose Flower Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Flower Ring 14k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Rose Wedding Ring Fine Jewelry Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Ring, 1.50 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek and contemporary dome ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, designed with a wide pavé-set diamond surface that offers exceptional brilliance and presence on the hand.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Single Coil Pave Diamond Ring - Size Large
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Bvlgari Serpenti Viper ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a single coil wrap that is pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds. There is approximately 1.74 total carats o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Diamond and Platinum Micro Pavé Halo Ring, 0.85 Carats
By Made in our own workshop
Located in London, GB
A modern solitaire diamond halo design ring, set with a 0.85ct round brilliant-cut diamond, in our opinion the colour is J to K and our opinion of the clarity is I1, with surrounding...
Diamond, Platinum
14K Gold Diamond Heart Ring with Blue Sapphire Pavé Band Statement Cocktail Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This striking 14K gold heart ring features a bold, wide band pavé-set with deep blue sapphires, beautifully contrasting with a brilliant diamond heart motif at the center.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Pavé Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold expression of modern elegance, this 18K yellow gold wide band ring showcases a striking hexagonal lattice design, pavé-set with approximately 1.5 carats of brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Pave Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pave band with 4.50 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size 5.
White Diamond, White Gold
Contemporary 14K Gold Pave Diamond Ring, 0.18ctw, Late 20th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This striking diamon dband showcases a bold, contemporary design with a distinctive crisscross pattern that wraps seamlessly around the entire band. The wide profile is richly set wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18k Gold Pave Diamond Two Bar Ring Parallel Bar Ring Diamond Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Bar Ring is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Brilliant Diamond Ring in 18k gold featured with natural white sp...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Pave Diamond Two Bar Ring Parallel Bar Ring Diamond Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Bar Ring is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k gold featured with natural white sp...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Micro Pave Wedding Diamond Ring Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Lightweight an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Micro Pave Diamond Wedding Ring Dainty Cluster Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio. Lightweight and gorgeous, these are a great gi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Micro Pave Diamond Wedding Ring Dainty Cluster Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring in 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond Handset by a master setter in our studio. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Micro Pave Wedding Diamond Ring Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamonds. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold Lightweight an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Ring Natural Pave Diamond Flower Styled Propose Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Ring Natural Pave Diamond Flower Styled Propose Ring For Women. Base Metal: 14k Solid Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : 14k Hallm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Ring Natural Pave Diamond Flower Shaped Propose Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Ring Natural Pave Diamond Flower Shaped Propose Ring For Women. Base Metal: 14k Solid Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : 14k Hallm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Propose Ring Simple Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Propose Ring Simple Gift For Women. Base Metal: 925 Sterling Silver Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Gold Twist Design Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring Minimalist Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Twist Design Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring Minimalist Gift For Women. Base Metal: 14k Solid Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : 14k Hall...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$4,322Sale Price / item|30% Off
Platinum Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
$9,542 / item
Platinum GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,162Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
$4,478Sale Price / item|30% Off
Platinum GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,493Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
Handmade Crossover Pave Diamond Ring For Christmas Gift 925 Silver Diamond Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade Crossover Pave Diamond Ring For Christmas Gift 925 Silver Diamond Ring. Metal Sterling Silver Main Stone Diamond Gross Weight: 5.56 Grams 925 Silver Weight: 5.47 Diamond W...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Estate Pavé Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Yellow Gold 1.03ctw, Hideko
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Cluster Ring, Signed Hideko, Japan, Ribbed Shank, Size 6 Specifications Metal: 18K yellow gold (K18 hallmark stamped in shank) Maker: signed "Hideko," J...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Micro Pave Wedding Diamond Ring Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these are a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Triangle Stacking Ring with White Pave Diamonds Minimalist Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond Heart Ring With Solitaire Diamond Pave Heart Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Diamond Heart Ring With Solitaire Diamond Pave Heart Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamond is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Micro Pave Wedding Diamond Ring Half Eternity Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Minimal Style Ring with Diamonds in 14K solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, these ar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Pave Ring with 0.20ct Side Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
This refined and elegant ring, crafted in 18K white gold, features a single main stone complemented by 18 side stones. The side stones are round brilliant natural diamonds, collectiv...
Diamond, White Gold
18k Solid Gold Bar Ring Pave Diamond Bar Ring Horizontal Gold Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Thin band ring is made of 18k solid gold featured with a natural white diamonds. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. This will add a effortless ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Triangle Stacking Ring with White Pave Diamonds Minimalist Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of solid gold featured with natural white sparkly diamond in a delicate band. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. ...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Bar Ring Pave Diamond Bar Ring Horizontal Gold Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Thin band ring is made of 14k solid gold featured with a natural white diamonds. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. This will add a effortless ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Finger Ring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Ring For Christmas Diamond Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Double Finger Ring Pave Diamond 925 Silver Ring For Christmas Diamond Jewelry CUT Excellent Silver Weight 9.57 Grams Approx Country/Region of Manufacture India Shape band Type Ring ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$465Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Beaded With Oval Diamond Pave Cluster Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
The centerpiece is a shimmering oval pave cluster of round diamonds, meticulously set to create the illusion of a much larger stone.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 14K Gold and Pave Rubies Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960s 14K gold and pavé rubies bombé cocktail ring, unsigned and test positive for 14K. Size 4.5 and in very good vintage 1960's condition.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Open Band Ring 14k Gold Genuine Pave Diamond Ring Handmade Summer Jewellery.
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Band Ring 14k Gold Genuine Pave Diamond Ring Handmade Summer Jewellery. Materials: Gold, Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem colour: White Band colour: Yellow Diamond Weight:- 0.064 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Heart Ring 925 Silver Elegant Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Heart Ring 925 Silver Elegant Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry Gift. Style Pavé Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Secondary Stone Diamond Ring Shape Band Metal Pur...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mark Broumand 1.35ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Sided Pavé Eternity Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 18k white gold, three-sided pave set diamond eternity band features 1.35ct of round brilliant cut diamonds graded at E-F, VS1-VS2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow & White Gold 6.53ct Brown Diamond, Pavé Diamond Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The diamond is set in yellow gold prongs and framed by a wide white gold pavé setting with round white diamond accents extending across the shoulders.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Champagne Diamond Ring, .70ct Pave Set, Unisex, 1990s
Located in Nantucket, MA
An exceptional ring of two crossed and twisted 18K gold bands ending with balls of round, brilliant cut, pave`-set champagne diamonds.
Diamond
14K Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Propose Ring Diamond Leaf Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Propose Ring Diamond Leaf Ring For Women. Base Metal: 14k Solid Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : 14k Hallma...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$5,700Sale Price|40% Off
18 Karat 2-Tone 4.15 Carat Diamond Pave' Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat 2 tone diamond pave' ring, containing 322 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality, color "G", clarity VS and weighing 4.15cts. ring size is 6.5 but can be sized to fit ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Vermeil Pave Set Tsavorite Bypass Lizard Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sterling silver ring. This striking sterling vermeil bypass ring is a figural lizard, with the head on one side offset from the tail, pave set with round faceted, green tsavorite ga...
Ruby, Tsavorite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Platinum Audrey French Pave Eternity Ring '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
It sparkles like no other eternity ring. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND Me...
Diamond, Platinum
925 Sterling Silver Ring Natural Pave Diamond Angel Wing Shaped Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Ring Natural Pave Diamond Angel Wing Shaped Ring For Women. Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural H...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond Angel Wing Ring 925 Silver Diamond Cuff Ring Birthday Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Angel Wing Ring 14k Gold 925 Silver Diamond Cuff Ring Birthday Gift Gross Weight 7.21 grams Approx Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Metal Purity 925 parts ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Interlocking Oval Link Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 58 round cut: 0.20cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Size: 6.5 Dimensions: the ring measures 17.9mm wide Weight: 7.61 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity Band Ring 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Propose Ring For Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity Band Ring 925 Sterling Silver Natural Pave Diamond Propose Ring For Her Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Multi Row Pavé Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Multi Row Pavé Ring Description: This cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a central 1.76-carat round ruby with a deep purp...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Chevron Ring 14k Gold Minimalist Fine Jewelry Wedding Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Chevron Ring 14k Gold Minimalist Fine Jewelry Wedding Ring Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Above Diamond Weight 0.58 cts Approx Base Metal Rose Gold Band Width 1 mm G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Harry Winston 1.08 Carats Total Round Diamond Micro-Pave Eternity Wedding Band
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A classic diamond eternity wedding band by Harry Winston, showcasing a multi-row circle of 99 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.08 carats total with D-E-F color and VS clarity....
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Contemporary 1.50 Carats Pavé Diamond 14k Dome Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The bombé ring boasts a stunning 1.50 carats of 70 natural pavé diamonds, sparkling with modern brilliance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Chain Ring 14k Gold Wedding Ring SI Quality G-H Diamond Ring Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Chain Ring 14k Gold Wedding Ring SI Quality G-H Diamond Ring Gift.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
14K White Gold Diamond Pave' Split Cuff-Style Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K White Gold Diamond pave' Split Cuff-Style Ring Specifications: MAIN stone: 22 Diamond round 45pts.
Diamond, 14k 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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