Custom Diamond Pavé Monogram “N” Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Mint Diamond: 3.75ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 8.75 Width: 20mm x 23.4mm Thickness: 1.6mm Weight: 16.0gr C...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.64 Carat Diamond Pavé Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
Handcrafted in the United States, this modern design combines elegance and sophistication. -Diamonds: 105 round brilliant-cut, 2.64 carats; E/F color; VS1/VS2 clarity; pavé-set -Me...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Natural 8.5 Carat Diamond Pave Freeform Wide Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural 8.5 Carat Diamond Pavé Freeform Wide Ring Style: Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 8...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Cartier White Gold Full Pave Diamond Juste Un Clou Ring B4211100
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold double Juste Un Clou ring by Cartier. The ring is in the style of a nail wrapping around the finger, set with round brilliant cut diamonds to the front sections. Th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond with 1 Ruby Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond with 1 Ruby Band Ring This stunning Diamond Ruby Band Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman Noblesse Sterling Silver & Gold Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Noblesse Sterling Silver & Gold Pave Natural Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring Metal: Sterling silver & 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 10.77 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.,75 CTE G-H...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Diamond Marquise Shape Pave Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
This ring features transitional cut round diamonds set throughout the ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$19,200Sale 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
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
Pavé Dome Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 4.63ct in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pave Dome Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring features a pavé dome with natural round Sapphire and Round Brilliant Diamonds on the edge, all set in 18k Yellow Go...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 5.5ct Pave Diamond Wave Ring 18k WG SZ 7 US
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Wave Ring - Approx 5.5 Carats of Natural Brilliant Cut Diamonds - Pave Set in 18k White Gold Size 7 US 18.5 Grams Signed and Stamped Any questions please DM us
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Pavé Diamond Lattice Dome Band Ring
Located in Covington, LA
The contrast between the rich blue gems and the bright white metal creates a bold, textured aesthetic. Details: Sapphires: Round sapphires, approx. 1.05 carats total (channel set) D...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pomellato Nudo Petit 18K Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Ring, Size 4.5
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Pomellato Nudo Petit ring in 18K rose gold, featuring a pavé diamond top set in the collection's signature honeycomb-style gallery, totaling approximately 0.80 carats. Currently size...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ladies 18K White Gold 5.00ctw Pave Diamond Bow Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 8 Width: 1.25 inches to 1.00 inches Thick: 3.30 mm Weight: 19.27 grams Ladies rhodium plated 18K white gold, diamond cluste...
Diamond, Gold, 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
Round Cut Ruby Pave Setting Diamond Engagement Band in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 1.52 cts Gemstone shape - Round Diamond Weight - 0.7 cts Diamond Pcs - 34 Diamond size - 1.94 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
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
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
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
$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
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
18k White Gold White and Black Diamond Pavé Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A continuous central row of white diamonds creates a bright stripe across this domed eternity band, bordered on either side by closely set black diamonds. Two staggered rows of black...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
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
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
$5,390Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ralph Masri '1919' 18kt Rose Gold Champagne Diamond Pavé Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Striking two-tone ring from Ralph Masri's '1919' Bauhaus-inspired collection, set with champagne and white diamonds on 18kt rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Captivating 2.02ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pave 18k White Gold Ring
Located in רמת גן, IL
The vivid center stone is elegantly framed by a pave-set band featuring ten natural round brilliant diamonds, totaling 0.20ct, which provide a shimmering river of light across the fi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.48tcw Diamond Pave Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage cluster ring is a bold and highly elegant diamond design, set with 1.48 carats total weight of diamonds graded G color and SI1 clarity in a richly textured pavé cluster ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Dazzling 1.35ct Diamond Pave Ring in 18K White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
This elegant ring is crafted in 18K white gold, showcasing a dazzling 1.05ct round brilliant diamond (F color, SI1 clarity) certified by GIA. Accented with 14 round brilliant diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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
14KT Yellow Gold Chrome Diopside and Pave Diamond Geometric Abstract Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold with white rhodium-plated accents under the diamonds, offering a premium, multi-dimensional finish. 14KT Yellow Gold Chrome Diopside and Pavé Dia...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT White Gold Chrome Diopside and Pave Diamond Geometric Abstract Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Expertly crafted in 14K White gold with white rhodium-plated accents under the diamonds, offering a premium, multi-dimensional finish. 14KT White Gold Chrome Diopside and Pave Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Diamond Pave Geometric Bombé Dome 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2 carat total weight round brilliant diamond pave 18K white gold wide dome cocktail ring featuring a bold geometric mosaic pattern of pave-set diamond segments across a polished whit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,320Sale Price|40% Off
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
0.50ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pavé Wedding Band with Hand Engraving
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant and detailed wedding band is crafted from platinum. It features a row of round brilliant cut diamonds set halfway around the band in a refined pave setting.
Diamond, Platinum
$4,320Sale Price|40% Off
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
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
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
Estate 3.40ct Pavé Diamond Dome Ring 18k Yellow Gold - G/VS
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, ~3.40 CTW The dome ring is a silhouette that has earned its place in fine jewelry precisely because it delivers maximum brilliance w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
Pave Diamond Coiled Snake Ring in Silver with Ruby Eyes, Size 6.75
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual snake ring set in sterling silver with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting all along the top and the ring's shoulder.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Loree Rodkin 18K White Gold Coiled Snake Ring with Pavé Diamonds
By Loree Rodkin
Located in London, GB
- 18K White Gold - Pavé-Set Diamonds throughout - Intricate Serpent Silhouette - Condition: Very Good - This pre-loved ring is in very good condition with minor signs of use - please...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pave Set Diamond Enamel Stackable Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, 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
David Yurman 1.00 Carat 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.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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
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
Roberto Coin 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Open Oval Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Roberto Coin Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 128 round cut= 0.92cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Weight: 7.24 Width: 12.6mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
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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