Syna Yellow Gold Mini Blue Sapphire Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue sapphires 0.10 carat approx. Blue sapphire pave ring 5 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Crafted in luminous 18K ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Small Pink Sapphire Pavé Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink sapphires 0.30 carat approx. Pink sapphire pave ring 8 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Crafted from 18 karat ye...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.15cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 70 round brilliant cut = 0.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$575Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Circular Disk Hook Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Features a striking circular disk pendant motif entirely pave-set with brilliant round diamonds that catch the light from every angle.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$575Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Pave Diamond Circular Disk Hook Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Features a striking circular disk pendant motif entirely pave-set with brilliant round diamonds that catch the light from every angle.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$831Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Micro Pave Stacking Ring Thin Dainty Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful, high-quality diamond wedding bands are set in 18K pure gold. This eternity ring is ideal as an engagement or wedding band and looks excellent either alone or stacked with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Full Finger Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Ring Leaf Shaped Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Full Finger Ring 925 Sterling Silver Handmade Ring Leaf Shaped Ring Materials: Silver Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our ap...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Sophisticated 0.29ct Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
The 18K white gold band provides a lustrous and timeless backdrop for the sparkling diamonds, creating a stunning contrast that enhances their brilliance. The pave setting, where the...
Diamond, White Gold
Pave 0.90 Cts F/VS1 Marquise Round Shaped Diamonds Engagement Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Experience glamour in its most blissful essence with this ring. Treat yourself to the enchantment of our stunning 0.90 carat diamond solitaire ring, designed to bring endless smiles ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Gold Micro Pave Diamond Ring Dainty Diamond Ring Trendy 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 Ring Dainty Diamond Ring Trendy Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Diamond Ring is made of 14k 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, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mini Black Diamond Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Black diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Black diamond pave ring 5 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Created in 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.30ctw Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold with White Gold Star Head (Two-Tone) Style: 14k Yellow Gold Pavé Set Diamond Star Ring Diamond Details: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 3 Carat Diamond Pavé Gold Band Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A contemporary design Diamond band ring set in 18k white gold, it features 3 carats of Sparkling Round brilliant cut diamond, graded G Color VS clarity, pavé setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$728Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Micro Pave Stacking Ring Thin Dainty Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality brilliant white diamonds are set in solid 14k gold. Would look great worn alone or stacked with any other ring. It is well made and you will not have any loose ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mini Pink Sapphire Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink sapphires 0.10 carat approx. Pink sapphire pave ring 5 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Crafted in 18 karat lumi...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 0.46cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Diamond: 9 princess cut = 0.18cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring t...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.80ctw Natural Diamond Pave Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.75
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant pave diamond ring is crafted in 14K white gold and features 0.80 carats total weight of natural round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave 18k White Gold Snail Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating snail design graces this contemporary animal ring. The snail’s shell is adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5 carats. The range ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$983Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Pave Heart Ring Diamond Heart Ring Heart Ring Engagement Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamonds in 14k solid Gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, thes...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,122Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Gold Diamond Heart Ring Pave Heart Ring Heart Ring Engagement Gift
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamonds in 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeous, thes...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$556Sale Price|20% Off
14KT White Gold Criss-Cross Pave Diamond Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT White Gold Gold Weight : 2.71 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 21 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.07 Total Carat ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$556Sale Price|20% Off
14KT Yellow Gold Criss-Cross Pave Diamond Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 2.71 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond Stone : 21 Natural Diamonds Diamond Carat : 0.07 Total Carat...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 1.01tcw Diamond Pave Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k white gold and features a dome design set with pave diamonds totaling approximately 1.01 carats. The closely set diamonds create a continuous surf...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond wedding band pave set diamonds ring marriage ring 0.75ct 18KT
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made with brilliant diamonds pave style curved in 18KT yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman Diamond Open Heart Ring, Pave Diamond Cable Ring, Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
*Brand David Yurman *Material: Sterling Silver *Condition: Mint *Gender: Female *Diamonds: *Ring Dimension: *Size: 5.75 *Width: 10.1mm *Thickness: 11.8mm *Weight: 2.5gr *Comes with...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
BUNDA 2.25ct Diamond pave ring in 18k yellow gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Bomb' diamond ring made in 18 carat yellow gold, pave set with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Platinum Three-row Pavé Diamond Ring (~7.75cttw) - Size 8
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Origin: Natural - Clarity: VS2 - Color Grade: G - Cut: Round - Color: White - # of Stones: 81 - Carat Weight (ea): ~0.1ct/ea - Total ...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Three Stone Wedding Anniversary Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Three Stone Wedding Anniversary Ring. Base Metal: 14k Solid Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : 14k Hallm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Unique Design Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Unique Design Ring. Base Metal: 925 Sterling Silver Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : 925 Ha...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Thin Diamonds Pavé Stackable Band Platinum 950 Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 950 thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of white diamonds G color, VS clarity, hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear singl...
Diamond, Platinum
Pave Diamond Ring Heart Shape Fancy Diamond Ring 925 Silver Birthday's Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Ring Heart Shape Fancy Diamond Ring 925 Silver Birthday's Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold 3.00tcw Yellow Sapphire Pave Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This band ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features yellow sapphires totaling approximately 3.00 carats set in a pave style. The vibrant yellow sapphires create a continuous, s...
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B Diamond Pavé set Dome Ring in Platinum
By Sonia B
Located in La Jolla, CA
Sonia B Diamond Pavé set Dome Ring in Platinum Diamond Dome Ring features lively, bright Round Brilliant Diamonds pavé-set in dome style in Platinum by Sonia B.
Diamond, Platinum
Beautiful Flower Styled Ring 14K Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Propose Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Flower Styled Ring 14K Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Propose Ring. Base Metal: 14k Solid Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural Hallmarking : 14k Hallm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Piranesi Tsavorite Garnet Pavé Dome Ring 18K Gold Designer Ring SZ 6.5
By Piranesi
Located in Addison, TX
Details: • Authentic Piranesi • Retails For $15,940 • Total Tsavorite Weight: Approx. 9.5 ctw • Solid 18K Yellow Gold (.750) • Natural Green Round Brilliant Tsavorite Garnets •...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.07 Carat Pave Diamond White Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary handmade pave 1.07 carat diamond domed ring in 14k white gold. The ring features a unique high-slim profile towards the top with 70 full cut white diamonds that catch th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Tri-Tone Gold Pave' Diamond 3.70 Carat Statement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each band is completely pavé-set with multiple rows of round diamonds, creating continuous brilliance and an impressive dimensional effect from every angle.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 3.77ct Pave Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
At the heart of the ring is a meticulously arranged pave setting, featuring a multitude of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Wedding Ring 2.50 ct Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Diamonds Ring For Her
Located in Chicago, IL
Wedding Ring 2.50 ct Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Diamonds Ring For Her Metal Purity 925 parts per 1000 Sizable Yes Metal Sterling Silver Main Stone Shape Round Type Ring M...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Twist Styled Ring Gift For Women Natural Pave Diamond Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Twist Styled Ring Gift For Women Natural Pave Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Double Band Ring 925 Sterling Silver Chain Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Double Band Ring 925 Sterling Silver Chain Ring For Women. Base Metal 925 Sterling Silver Metal Silver Main Stone Diamond Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Meta...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
14K Gold Pave Champagne Diamond Amethyst Peridot Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Bold 14K Yellow Gold Ring featuring champagne diamonds, amethyst, and peridot gemstones nearly 2 carats total, combining vibrant color with elegant design for a striking statement pi...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Multi-Row Diamond Pave Wide Band Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this bold wide band ring features multiple rows of pave-set round diamonds framed by raised vertical bars.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 1.65 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pavé Wedding Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous diamond wedding band features three rows of round brilliant cut diamonds pavé set on all three sides of this custom, 18k white gold setting. The diamonds total 1.65ct i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman South Sea Pearl & Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
A David Yurman cocktail ring built around a 13mm South Sea pearl, set in sterling silver and 18K yellow gold. The pearl is vibrant white with excellent luster and minimal blemishes, ...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Heart Motif Openwork Pave Diamond and 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K White Gold Heart Motif Openwork Pave Diamond Ring, designed with openwork hearts and ribbons, brightly polished and milgrain finished, adorned with sixty five pave set round face...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.60 cts Pave Diamond Ring in 925 Silver Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Cut: Very Good Main Stone Creation: Natural Diamond Color: S - W Occasion: Wedding Fancy Diamond Color: White Setting: Pave Sizable: Yes Ring Shape: Band Metal: Sterling Silver Secon...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
0.60ct Blue Sapphire Micro Pave Diamond Ring - Pandora
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.60ct Natural Round Diamond • Diamond Color-Clarity: F-G Color V...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Diamond Platinum & 18K Gold Two Tone Pave Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tone band ring in platinum 900 and 18K yellow gold featuring pave-set round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.73 carats (E-F/VS) covering domed center section.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pave Diamond Ring 925 Silver Spider Web Ring Handmade Diamond Christmas Jewelry.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Ring 925 Silver Spider Web Ring Handmade Diamond Christmas Jewelry.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Knot Ring with Diamonds Pave Style
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage ring is crafted in warm 14K yellow gold and features an eye-catching intertwined swirl design symbolizing unity and everlasting connection. The gracefully loopin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,755 / item
2.00ctw Diamond Pave Wide Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with a 14K Gold Wide Band Ring, dazzling with 2.00 carats of finely set pave diamonds. This luxurious piece combines timeless elegance with bold presence, perfect ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond Pave Ring, 18kt Yellow Gold
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
Weight: 17.42gr Metal: 18kt yellow Gold Stones: 63 diamond • Cut: Brilliant • Carat: 1ct approximately • Color: F • Clarity: VVS Condition: Very Good Signature: Chopard, nº 24602...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Pave Diamond Wedding Ring 925 Silver Handmade Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Occasion: Anniversary Total Carat Weight (TCW): 3.35 cts approx Fine_Fashion: Fine Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Cut: Excellent Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Pave Diamond Cluster Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: .72cttw Diamond Color: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI1/SI2 Stone Cut: Round Material: 14k White Gold Width: 11MM Weight: 5 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Ring Diamond Wedding Ring Pave Cluster Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Diamond Ring in 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Another minimalist ring from our Ring Collection. This gorgeous r...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Ring Diamond Wedding Ring Pave Cluster Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pear Shaped Diamond Ring is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Another minimalist ring from our Ring Collection. This g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Checkered Design Pave Diamond Ring 925 Silver Diamond Unisex Ring Wedding Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Checkered Design Pave Diamond Ring 925 Silver Diamond Unisex Ring Wedding Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Chaumet White Gold and Pave Diamond Pinky Ring, Circa 1980
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
This stylish Chaumet dome ring in white gold and pave white diamonds was made in France circa 1980. It is a smaller size at US 5.25 and as such is suitable for a slim ring finger or ...
Diamond, 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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