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
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
$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
14k Yellow Gold Bypass Double Heart Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This stunning 14k yellow gold ring features a beautiful bypass design with two pave-set diamond hearts. Each heart measures 11mm wide and 10mm tall, exquisitely adorned with 18 brill...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Euro Shank Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 35 round cut = 0.52cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 8 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.67ctw Diamond Pave Carved Coral Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.67ctw Diamond Pave Carved Coral Ring This stunning Diamond Carved Coral Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Minimalist Ring 14k Gold Dainty Diamond Mother' Day Gift Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Minimalist Ring 14k Gold Dainty Diamond Mother' Day Gift Ring. Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color White/Colorless Diamond Weight 0...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
925 Sterling Silver Band Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring Minimalist Gift For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Band Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring Minimalist Gift For Her. Materials: Silver Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our a...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Band Ring 925 Sterling Silver Ring Minimalist Gift For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Band Ring 925 Sterling Silver Ring Minimalist Gift For Her. Materials: Silver Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our a...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
BVLGARI B.zero1 White Gold Pave' Diamond Ring SIZE 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI B.zero1 White Gold Pavé Diamond Ring (Wide Version) is an iconic statement of modern luxury and timeless Roman design. Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold, this wide B.zer...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Platinum & Palladium 0.40ctw Pave Diamond 3 Row Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Transitional Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.40 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum with Pallad...
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
18K White Gold 3.50ct Diamond Pave Eternity Ring MF16-012026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
With an all-over shimmer, this ring is meant to be seen. This high-domed eternity ring in white gold is fully pav-set with diamonds that wrap continuously around the band. Across the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Ring 1.75 Carat
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmark: 750, Italian Diamonds: Approx. 1.75 carats total weight Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Setting: Pavé Weight: 14.33 grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Heigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Dainty Prong Ring 14k Gold Tsavorite Garnet Minimalist Jewelry Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Dainty Prong Ring 14k Gold Tsavorite Garnet Minimalist Jewelry Ring Tsavorite Garnet Weight 0.24 Cts Approx Diamond Weight 0.10Cts Approx Total Carat Weight 0.25 - 0.32 ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold 4 Open Row Diamond Pave Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gabriel & Co Material: 14K White Gold Diamond: 80 Round Brilliant Cut = 0.86cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.25 Width: 9.75 mm Weight: 5.7 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern Pavé Diamond Band Ring 0.99tcw in 14K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary pavé diamond band ring featuring 99 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds totaling approximately 0.99 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.75 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Micro-Pave Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A versatile piece of jewelry that can be used as a fashion ring as well. Features 5 rows of round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.75 carats total, micro-pave set.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous pave diamond ring by Cartier. The ring features 75 high quality round brilliant cut diamonds graded E-F color and VVS clarity.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Cross Charm Delicate Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Gemstone Setting: Shimmering round brilliant-cut diamonds are pavé-set across the top half of the band.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 3.00ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certified 3.00ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold Command attention with this stunning 18K rose gold ring, starring a dazzling 2.01ct round diamond at its center.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Pavé Motif 18K White Gold Ring Wide Band
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite 18K white gold ring is a true masterpiece of modern jewelry design. Crafted with the utmost precision, it features a captivating array of 2.07 carats of expertly cut a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Five Row Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Brazilian Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Five Row Pave Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The weight of the Paraiba Tourmaline is appx. 1.61 carats and the weight of the diamonds i...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold
1.77 Carat Black Diamond Diamond Pave White Gold Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning black diamond ring is hand crafted with 18kt white gold. Further embellished with diamond pave around the black diamond and down the shank, it is sure to captivate from...
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hammerman Brothers 18K Gold Pavé Diamond Bombé Ring, 3.00 Carats
By Hammeran Brothes
Located in Miami, FL
The design centers a luminous pavé-set bombé dome composed of thirty-five round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.00 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 1.00ct Pave Diamond Gold Silver Albion Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Stamford, CT
This iconic David Yurman Albion cocktail ring features approximately 1.00 carat of pavé-set diamonds, brilliantly arranged atop the brand’s signature rectangular dome. Crafted in a s...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Exquisite 0.30ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating 18K white gold ring features a stunning design, perfect for adding a touch of brilliance to any outfit. The G color grade signifies near-colorless diamonds, while th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 2.28 Carat Diamond Pavé 18K White Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is set with 99 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.28 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,500 / item
0.70 Carat Pave Diamond Wrap Ring 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our 0.70 Carat Pave Diamond Wrap Ring in 18K White Gold. This exquisite piece exudes timeless sophistication, featuring a brilliant 0.70-carat diamond meticul...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
Luxury Triple Row Pavé Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Meticulously crafted in rich 18k white gold, the ring features a beautifully contoured dome design set with an impressive total of 5.70 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Stylish 0.51ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivate hearts with this exquisite 18K white gold cocktail ring featuring a stunning 0.30ct round brilliant diamond as its centerpiece, accented by a halo of 10 dazzling round bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.60ct Diamond Pave Heart and Star Ring 14 Karat Handset*
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Jewels Prime Ring is all hand set and made with graver tool .60ct. diamonds, All natural. H-color, Vs-2 clarity. Heart in the middle and 4 stars on the sides- please ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Pave Set Diamond Double Coiled Serpent Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sterling silver ring. This stunning ring is a slithering and coiled snake motif with a pave set, round faceted diamond set body, approximately 0.66 TCW, which has a double coil that ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Stunning 0.11ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite piece features a sparkling cluster of 12 round brilliant diamonds, boasting a total carat weight of 0.11 carats. The G color grade signifies near-colorless diamonds, w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
925 Sterling Silver Drop Band Ring Pave Diamond Ring Anniversary Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Drop Band Ring Pave Diamond Ring Anniversary Gift For Women. Materials: Silver Stone: Diamond Silver Weight 10.00gm diamond Weight 1.00ct A P P R O X T I M...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver Eternity Band Ring Pave Diamond Ring Beautiful Gift For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Eternity Band Ring Pave Diamond Ring Beautiful Gift For Her. Silver Weight 10.00gm Diamond Weight 3.00ct Materials: Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Pave Diamond Twisted Design Platinum 900 European Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Pave Vintage Diamond Twisted European Shank Platinum Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
18K Gold Pave Diamond Two Bar Open Ring Unique Parallel Bar Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pave Diamond Two Bar Open Ring is made of 18k solid gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.92tcw H Si1 Diamond Overlap Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features diamonds totaling approximately 1.92 carats, graded H color with SI1 clarity. The overlap pavé design creates a sophistic...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
Di Modolo Triadra Pave Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Di Modolo
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking Di Modolo Triadra ring is an exceptional example of contemporary Italian luxury design, beautifully crafted in polished 18K white gold. The sculptural silhouette, chara...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Iconic CARTIER Pave Diamond LOVE Mini 3mm Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Iconic CARTIER Pave Diamond LOVE Mini 3mm Gold Band Ring. Hand set with .25tcw Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Gold Diamond Pave Elevated Bar Ring
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
All items are made to order, please allow 10-15 business days for items to ship after the order is placed. ----- Chee Lee New York is a New York-based jewelry company that fuses t...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Stunning Simple Vintage 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Diamond Ring Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crafted in 18K White Gold, the ring features a gorgeous classic Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Center, set 4 Prong to really show off the beauty of the diamond, and flanked on each side...
Diamond, 18k Gold
.54 Carat Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Diamond dome band ring. 32 round brilliant cut pave diamonds in a three row 18k yellow gold band setting. 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H VS approx. .54cts Size 6.75 and...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat White Diamond Pavé Ring in Platinum 950
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Triple Row Diamond pave' band, G color, VS clarity, for an approximate total carat weight of 2.00 carat, made in New York with the best Italian craftsmanship conceived in Platinum 95...
White Diamond, Platinum
$2,500 / item
0.70 Carat Pave Diamond Wrap Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with sophistication and radiance through our 0.70 Carat Pave Diamond Wrap Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. This captivating piece features a dazzling 0.70-carat diamond expert...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rectangle Signet Oxidised Siver Ring with Champagne Pave Diamond
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
5.18 gr Silver 0.7ct Champagne Diamonds
Diamond, Silver
.50 Carat Pave Diamond White Gold Wrap Snake Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond white gold snake ring. 31 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in at 14k white gold triple coil setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Pavé Dome Ring in 18k White Gold, 4.80 Carats
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking diamond dome ring is a bold expression of contemporary luxury and timeless elegance. Crafted in luminous 18k white gold, the ring features a sculptural domed design ent...
Diamond, White Gold
Roman Malakov 3.75 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Micro-Pave Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and exquisite wedding band showcasing round brilliant diamonds weighing 3.75 carats total, micro-pave set in a concave dome design made in 18k white gold. Size 7.5 US r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Gold Dome Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pave Diamond Dome Band Ring. Securely Hand set with VS/SI Diamonds, weighing approx. 5.07tcw. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold mounting. Measuring approx. 1.09” w x 0.9...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.45 Carat Diamond Pave Cluster Dome Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's High domed handmade, pierced and engraved diamond cluster cocktail ring. 1 round center diamond accented with 40 round pave set diamonds. 1 round diamond approx. total weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.10 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Pave Cluster Platinum Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum 900 set pave blue sapphire and diamond band ring. Offering a minimalist dome shape of brilliance in round cut natural gemstones.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Luminous 0.81ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Get ready to stop traffic with this spicy 18K yellow gold showstopper that serves pure, persuasive elegance. Featuring a creative 0.55ct round brilliant center stone flanked by a shi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Emerald and Diamond Wide Pavé Dome Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Emerald and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring in Platinum Emerald and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring features 22 bright and lively Green Round Emeralds in two rows along the edge of the ring complemen...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K White Gold Diamond Pave Square Ring – 5.55 Carats Total
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 27 grams Diamonds: 240 Round Brilliant Cuts Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 5.55 carats Style: Pave Square Statement Ring Condition: Excell...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Ring Rose Gold 925 Silver Fancy Diamond Ring For Special Occasions
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Ring Rose Gold 925 Silver Fancy Diamond Ring For Special Occasions Base Metal Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Secondary Stone Diamond Metal Purity 925 parts per 1000...
Diamond, Silver
Contemporary 1.20ct Pave Diamond Wrap Band Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely diamond multi-banded ring comprised of round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting in sterling silver.
Alexandrite, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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