$1,946Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '3/4 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
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/3 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
Pave Diamond 4.3cts 18k White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18k white gold band. Features approx. 4.30 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds of approx. G-H color and VS approx. clarity. Size 6.25 and approx. 9 mm wide. Hal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2.5tcw Paraiba Tourmaline and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking pavé dome ring is set with 2.5 carats total weight of Paraiba tourmaline, a gemstone celebrated for its vivid neon glow and exceptional rarity in the world of fine jewe...
Diamond, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 0.90ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite 18K white gold ring showcases timeless beauty with a dazzling 0.62ct round brilliant diamond as its centerpiece, radiating with exceptional fire and brilliance. The sh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.55 Carat 18 Karat French Pave Set Diamond Eternity Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Eternity Ring maximizes brilliance of the diamonds by setting them in French Pave style.
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Square Halo Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
14 Karat White Gold Square Halo Pave Diamond Engagement Ring Stunning 0.70 carat center diamond engagement ring, with a halo and double pave which gives the ring a rich look.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.21 Carats Total Four-Row Micro-Pave Round Pink Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic and color-rich wedding band showcasing four rows of 200 round brilliant pink diamonds, micro-pave set in 18k rose gold. Diamonds weigh 1.21 carats total. The band is 5mm in wi...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.70 Carat Pave Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Ring
Located in Houston, TX
The top of the ring is a rounded bar covered in pave round diamonds, 0.70ctw, set in 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Classic Eternal Pavè GARAVELLI Band Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18Kt Yellow Gold Classic Eternal Pavè Band Ring from GARAVELLI ETERNITY Masterpiece Collection Finger size 51, US 5.5 ring thinkness mm 3, ring band height 2.5mm 18kt Yellow GOLD gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 925 Sterling Silver Pave Black Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. Pavé set in 925 (sterling) Silver with: Ninety-one (91) round brilliant cut natural diamonds: Measurements: 1.30mm - 2.00mm in diameter x ~1.01mm i...
Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Solid Yellow Gold Stackable Round Cut Pave Ruby Gemstone Half Eternity Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone weight - 0.33 cts Gemstone pcs - 17 Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone size - 1.6 mm Gross Weight - 1.825 G...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Style Platinum Art Deco Pave Set Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PLATINUM IS FOREVER Antique Style Entirely Handmade Art Deco Inspired Diamond Engagement Ring Made in Platinum. The ring features a beautiful round colorless diamond that is extreme...
Diamond, Platinum
BVLGARI Bvlgari Pave Diamond Circle Signature Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in San Diego, CA
BVLGARI Bvlgari Diamond Pave Circle Ring Metal: 18k Yellow Gold - 11.1 grams RING SIZE: 6.25 Size / Measurements: The curved dome measures 20 x 20 mm Pave with diamonds TCW: ~ 0.9...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brilliant 1.75ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Brilliant 1.75ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified This dazzling ring is a celebration of brilliance and precision.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Spinel and Onyx Pavé Ring with Black Rhodium Finish
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Daring and distinctive, this black spinel and onyx pavé ring is a bold statement of modern elegance.
Onyx, Spinel, Black Spinel, Rhodium, Silver
14k Yellow Gold Pave Set Diamond Enamel Stackable Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
14k Yellow Gold Pave Set Diamond Enamel Stackable Band Ring features diamond on the front of the band with turquoise blue band making a minimalist stackable band ring. Diamonds are a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 karat Gold 2.34 Carat Diamond Pave Heart Shape Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This 18K solid Rose Gold 2.34 carats Diamond estate ring. The fine quality gold finishing with scintillating micro pave halo set diamonds—a beautiful piece of rose gold diamond j...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Shape Diamond Pave' Flexible Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Regal in rich 18 karat yellow gold, this fun ring boasts 16 round diamonds = 0.18 Cttw pave' set in cushion shaped center!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 3.27 Ct Ethiopian Opal Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring Solid 14k Gold Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural 3.27 Ct Ethiopian Opal Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring Solid 14k Gold Ring. Main Metal:- 14K Solid Yellow Gold (as shown) Gold Weight:- 1.72 gm Gross Weight:- 2.43 gm Diamond Wei...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Cushion Shape Diamond Pave' Flexible Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Regal in rich 18 karat white gold, this fun ring boasts 16 round diamonds = 0.18 Cttw pave' set in cushion shaped center!
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leaf Shape Pave Diamond Ring 14k Gold Handmade Wedding Ring Fine Jewelry Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Leaf Shape Pave Diamond Ring 14k Gold Handmade Wedding Ring Fine Jewelry Gift. Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under 14k Gold Weight 2.19 Grams Approx Diamond Weight 0.41 cts Approx Metal ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Pave Heart Shape Floating Diamond Ring
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Chopard 18K Yellow Gold Pave Heart Shape Floating Diamond Ring is mounted with one diamond behind the crystal and round cut pave set diamonds in three rows around the c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Sapphire Dome Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 50 round single cut = 1.50cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Sapphire: round cut = 1.90cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage EFFY Designer 3.00tcw Blue Sapphire Pave 6mm Gold Band Ring
By Effy
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage EFFY Blue Sapphire Pave 6mm Gold Band Ring. securely Pave Hand set with 3.00tcw Blue Sapphires. Hand-crafted 14K White Gold mounting. Ring size 7.25, we off...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Pave' Diamond Square Ring, 1.87 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This men’s ring is 14K white gold and features 160 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Men's Pave' Diamond Square Ring, 1.90 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This men’s ring is 14K white gold and features 160 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$12,953Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Pave' Diamond Half Dome Ring, 9.44 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This men’s ring is 14K white gold and features 79 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 17.50 Carat Diamond Pavé 18k White Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional vintage cocktail ring is a striking statement piece showcasing approximately 17.50 carats of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds, crafted in luxurious 18-karat white g...
Diamond, White Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Authentic Van Cleef & Arpels 1.50 Ct Diamond Solitaire Pavé Engagement Ring
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
This authentic diamond solitaire engagement ring showcases a breathtaking 1.02 carat natural round brilliant cut center diamond, accented by a refined pavé diamond setting for except...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elegant 0.38ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This exquisite 18K white gold ring features a stunning 0.37-carat round brilliant center diamond, surrounded by 18 smaller round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.1 carat. The ring weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Designer 18 Karat White Gold Pave Eternity Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Exquisite 0.25ct Natural Diamond Pave Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant 18K white gold ring features a sparkling 0.23-carat round brilliant center diamond, complemented by four smaller diamonds totaling 0.02 carats. The ring is sized 59/20 a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Lauren French Pave Eternity Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features French pave diamonds, a setting style that allows light to reach our perfectly matched diamonds from many angles.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Lauren French Pave Eternity Ring '1/3 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning ring features French pave diamonds, a setting style that allows light to reach our perfectly matched diamonds from many angles.
Diamond, Platinum
6.42 Carat Diamond Pave 18k Rose Gold Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and elegant cocktail ring featuring 6.42 carats of pave-set diamonds. The diamonds are all VS in clarity with F-G color which makes them shine brightly with plenty of fire and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.39 Carat Pave Diamond Clover Ring 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.39ctw Pave Diamond Clover Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: Diamonds are approximately 0.39 carats of Pave Set, Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.40 Carat Pave Diamond Clover Ring 14 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.40ctw Pave Diamond Clover Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.40ctw of Pave set, Round Brilliant Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Sapphire Bezel Set in Yellow Gold with Pavé Set Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold ring with 1 round blue sapphire weighing 0.40 carat and round pavé set diamonds totaling 1.00 carat.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Rebeka Micro Pave Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic elegant wedding band features 26 round brilliant diamonds perfectly matched micro pave set. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gemstone Colo...
Diamond, Platinum
4.42 Carat Emerald & Diamond Pave 18K Gold Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold and elegant bypass ring featuring 2.15 carats of emeralds and 2.27 carats of diamonds, set in 18K yellow gold for a striking, dynamic design. Details: Item Type: Bypass Ring ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.10 CTW Pavé Diamond Flower Ring in 14K Gold, SI1+ Natural Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
FEATURES - Gold Kt: 14K Solid Gold - Diamond Type: Natural Diamonds - Total CTW: 0.10 ctw - Total Number of Stones: 30 pcs - Diamond Cut: Round - Diamond Size: 1mm - Diamond Clarity:...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Seven-Row Pavé Diamond Half-Circle Band Ring – 14K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is set with a total of 122 round brilliant diamonds, weighing approximately 2.00 carats total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Pave Ring 0.75ct HI SI Odelia Size 6.5
By Odelia
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant diamond pave ring is crafted in 18K white gold and set with 0.75 carats total weight of natural round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Effy Natural Diamond Pave 14-Karat Multi-Band Ring In Stock
By Effy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Effy 14k Rose Gold Natural Diamond Pave Multi-Band Ring Category: Details Designer: EFFY Material: 14k Rose Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.35 carats of natural, pav...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Pavé Cluster Ring with Agate, 2.00ctw, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
There are seven 2mm bezel-set round diamonds (0.21 ctw) on one side and approximately one hundred fourteen round 1.5mm pavé-set diamonds (0.71ctw) on the top of the ring.
Diamond, Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pave Set Cluster Ring with Chocolate Diamonds. (Size 7.0)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Pave Set Cluster Ring with White and Chocolate Diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Sterling Silver Naga Pave Diamond Square Ring Size 7 #24344
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Hardy Sterling Silver Naga Pave Diamond Square Ring This authentic John Hardy sterling silver ring from the Naga collection features a sparkling diamond pave center surrounded...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$1,515Sale Price|20% Off
Designer Pave Diamond Raven Ring With Ruby In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Cool looking Diamond Pave Raven Ring set in silver and 14K yellow gold. Ring Size: US-7.5 14kt Gold:1.18g Diamond:2.05ct, RUBY:0.08Cts
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Pavé Shield Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Zurich, CH
Framing the sapphires is a crisp, architectural border of round brilliant diamonds that flows across the upper band, emphasising the ring's sharp, modernist lines.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.40ctw Pave Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.25 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.40ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - H - J Clarity - SI1 - SI2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Settings Weight: 12.9 Gr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Oval Pavé Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and elegant expression of timeless luxury, this authentic Tiffany & Co. ring by legendary designer Elsa Peretti exemplifies refined craftsmanship and iconic design. Expert...
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Black Diamond Pavé Ring with 0.65 carat White Diamond Center
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring effortlessly blends bold glamour and understated elegance. Crafted from luxurious 18-karat white gold weighing an impressive 6.99 grams, the band is pavé-set with...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Nile .950 Platinum 1.08ctw Pave Diamond Stack Wedding Eternity Band Ring
By Blue Nile
Located in Montclair, NJ
This Blue Nile eternity band ring was crafted from solid .950 platinum and features 27 round brilliant cut diamonds neatly French pave set entirely around band.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Contour Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold 0.20ct Pavé Setting
Located in New York, NY
This delicate and modern contour band ring is crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and features 54 round brilliant-cut diamonds in a double-row pavé setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Pave Eternity Ring 3.68ct GH SI 6.5
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This stunning pave eternity ring is crafted in 18K white gold and set with 3.68 carats total weight of natural round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Pavé Diamond Bypass Carré Cut Ruby Ribbon Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
The surfaces are pavé set with well-matched round brilliant diamonds that display lively sparkle and excellent presence.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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