1.35ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Sided Pavé Eternity Band in Platinum
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful platinum eternity band features three-sided pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds. The band showcases milgrain detailing throughout, enhancing its sparkle.
Diamond, Platinum
Rachel Koen Pave Diamond Ladies Ring 18K White Gold 0.83cttw
Located in New York, NY
While the design of wedding rings is becoming more modern in many cases, the tradition and symbolism of the ring is as strong today as it’s ever been. Presenting a luxury and modern ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $2,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.73Ct SI/H Pave Set Diamond Seashell Ring 14k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.73Ct SI/H Pave Set Diamond Seashell Ring 14k Rose Gold features a seashell shape ring with diamond pave making an open cuff ring. Diamonds are believed to enhanced mental clarity, ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.73Ct SI/H Pave Set Diamond Seashell Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
0.73Ct SI/H Pave Set Diamond Seashell Ring 18k Rose Gold features a seashell shape ring with diamond pave making an open cuff ring. Diamonds are believed to enhanced mental clarity, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Pave Set Diamond Bypass Dome Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Cartier bypass dome ring features approximately 5.25 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in 18k white gold, and is accompanied by a Cartier certificate of authenticit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
SI/H Diamond Pave Shell Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Diamond Pave Shell Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold features diamonds pave set spindle seashell ring. Diamonds are believed to enhanced mental clarity, reduced stress, increas...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,250Sale Price / item|30% Off
14k White Gold 6 Row Diamond Pave' Eternity Ring 7.03 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold 6 row pave' set diamond eternity ring containing 174 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 7.03cts, ring size is a 6.5 but can be made to fit.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
SI/H Diamond Pave Shell Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Diamond Pave Shell Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold features diamonds pave set spindle seashell ring. Diamonds are believed to enhanced mental clarity, reduced stress, increas...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.95cttw Pave Set Diamond Chain Link Band Ring 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted halfway through the ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.50 Carat White Diamond Pave Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
FERRUCCI diamond pave' band, a wrap of sparkling white diamonds, G color, VS clarity, for an approximate total carat weight of 2.50 carats, hand made in New York City with the best I...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flexible Link Pavé Diamond Geometric Motif Milgrain Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 4.75 Shown here is a stunningly chic flexible link pave diamond band ring in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Rachel Koen 0.50cttw Pave Set Diamond Ladies Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish, diamond ladies ring band adorned with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.50 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.65ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pavé Wedding Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant band is perfect for complementing an engagement ring or wearing alone. The 18k white gold shank is adorned with 1.65ct of round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave setting,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band 14k Yellow Gold Stack Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This Full eternity ring in 14K solid yellow gold, set with 0.42 carats of individually pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds across the full face of the band, is that ring in its pur...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solitaire Natural Diamond Pave Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This round solitaire diamond ring features a single round natural diamond secur...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pave Diamond Peacock Feather Ring in 925 Silver and 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight: 2.73 Cts approx Metal: Sterling Silver Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Occasion: Wedding 14k Gold Weight: 1.49 Gr...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Pave Diamond Dome Ring 3.46 carat total in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pave Diamond Dome Ring 3.46 carat total weight in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Ring features Three Rows of Round Brilliant Diamonds with a larger center Diamond Pave set in 18k Yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.28 Carats Diamond Pave Two Tone Gold Bypass Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Bypass Ring The ring is 18K White & Rose Gold There are 3.28 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI The ring measures 1 2/16" North to South The ring measures 1" West to East The rin...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Pave Ruby and Diamond Ring, 4.38ct Ruby, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite elegance of our Heavy Dome Shape Pave Ring, crafted from luxurious 18k white gold. This stunning piece features a captivating arrangement of Rubies and white...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Captivating 0.92ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Captivating 0.92ct Triple Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Elevate your style with this dazzling ring, featuring a 0.70-carat round diamond a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solitaire Natural Diamond Pave Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This solitaire diamond ring features a round natural diamond secured in a classic prong setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Large Dome Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold this is a large dome ring set with round cut diamonds and sapphires. There are a total of 140 Round Cut Diamonds, and 240 Round Cut Blue Sapphires. Make a l...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,508Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '3/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds .
Diamond, Platinum
$1,387Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Mia French Pave Diamond Eternity Ring '1/2 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this eternity ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds .
Diamond, Platinum
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Crossover Five Row Ring 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds, 17.7mm
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pave-set diamonds 0.62 total carat weight Ring: 17.7mm Ring Size 9 Weight: 21.6gr Condition: New, never worn Retail Price: $5.925 Comes with David...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20 Carat Purple Tanzanite Pave Set Diamond Platinum Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1990's Tanzanite and diamond cocktail band ring. 10 round cut purple tanzanite gemstones totaling 1.20cts, mounted in two rows and accented with 44 round pave set diamonds.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Thin Ruby Pavé Stackable Band Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of Rubies, hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear single or multiple flat bands ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chevron Dome Cigar Diamond Pave 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A glittering field of shimmering round brilliant diamond pave form the center of this unique and striking diamond shaped 14 karat yellow gold domed ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold and Champagne Diamond Pave Diamond Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Modern and sleek 18 Karat Gold and Champagne Diamond Signet Ring which can be worn alone or stacked in pairs. Art Deco influence can be seen in this elongated shape. Materials: 18...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold and Diamond Pave Deco Inspired Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
A modern and sleek 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Signet Ring which can be worn alone or stacked in pairs. An Art Deco influence is can be seen in this elongated shape. Materials: 18 ka...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,024Sale Price / item|25% Off
Platinum GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1 1/2 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 2.89 Carat Solitaire with Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 2.89 Carat Solitaire with Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum An exceptional Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring a certified 2.46 carat round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
Rachel Koen Pave Diamond Ladies Wedding Ring 18K White Gold 0.73cttw
Located in New York, NY
This sparkling 18k white gold ring is highlighted with 0.73cttw of dazzling white round cut pave set diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.0 Carat Diamond Pave 14 Karat Band Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural 1.0 Carat Diamond Pave 14 Karat Band Ring In Stock This natural round brilliant cut diamond pave ring is a cool and modern piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Petite GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Petite ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Mini GIA French Pave Diamond Ring '1/4 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Miniature ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 75% of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
$972Sale Price / item|20% Off
Platinum Mini Voyage French Pave Diamond Ring '1/6 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
From our signature French-Pave wedding band collection, this Miniature ring features perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds throughout 50% of the shank.
Diamond, Platinum
Dazzling 18k White Gold Pave Halo Ring with 0.29ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful pave halo ring with a dazzling 0.05 carat round brilliant natural diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond Pavé Ring 3.00 Carat Brown White 18K Gold Vintage Design
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking pavé diamond ring by Cartier is a bold and sophisticated statement piece, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold. Designed with a luxurious domed silhouette, the ring is fully...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver Petite Wheaton Pave Diamond Ring Size 7
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Gemstone Diamond Carat Weight 0.37ct Stone Shape Round Diamond Clarity SI Color Grade Near Colorless Material Sterling Silver Metal Purity 925 Ring Size 7 Orn...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1.46 Carat Diamond Pave-Set Ladies Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
1.46 Carat Diamond Pave-Set Ladies Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Accentuate the moment with this beautiful yellow gold diamond ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond Wedding Love Ring Size 54 B4083400
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Cartier diamond pave ring from the Love collection. The ring comprises of the iconic Cartier screws motifs and 88 round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.31ct set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,540Sale Price|20% Off
David Morris Pavé Diamond Cross Over Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat white gold pavé set round brilliant cut diamond crossover ring by David Morris.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fuchsia titanium dome ring with scattered graduating diamonds and a pavé diamond
Located in Houston, TX
Fuchsia titanium dome ring with scattered graduating diamonds and a pavé diamond ridge a bold, celestial statement where vivid color meets brilliant luxury. The sparkling diamonds en...
White Diamond, Titanium
14K Yellow Gold Nugget Ring for Men, 0.25ct Pave Set Diamonds, 1970
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The ring is adorned with 14 round diamonds, meticulously pavé-set to create a subtle sparkle that enhances the organic gold surface.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Chrome Hearts Baby Classic Floral Cross Pave Diamond 22 Karat Gold Ring
By Chrome Hearts
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: Authentic Chrome Hearts Baby Classic Floral Cross ring crafted in gold and accented with brilliant pavé-set natural diamonds. One of the brand’s most recognizable and co...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond Mimi 950 Platinum Band Dome Ring 49
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond 950 Platinum Mimi Band Ring. This stunning ring by Cartier features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamonds going hal...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Dome Ring 2.35tcw in 14K White Gold French Pavé Style
Located in Miami, FL
Striking vintage dome ring set with approximately 2.35 carats of natural round brilliant-cut diamonds in a dazzling French pavé layout.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heavy (20gr.) 3.00ct Diamond Pavé Cluster Unisex Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Visually striking & reminiscent of a famous designer, this superb ring is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with remarkable attention to details: The broad oval face pavé-set with brillia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Handmade Platinum French U Pave Halo Diamond Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 18 professionally French U Pave set round diamonds surrounding the opal. There are six round diamonds French U Pave on each side of the shank.
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Cartier Signed 18K White Gold Classic Model Pave Diamond Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier LOVE Ring in white gold is a dazzling expression of timeless elegance and modern luxury. Expertly crafted in 18K white gold, this iconic design is adorned with 72 brillia...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Quartz Double Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round cut = 1.50cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 5.25 Weight: 14.77 grams
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,250
Chanel Pave Diamond Band
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with a partial pave of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat. Signed by Chanel Size 3
Diamond, 18k Gold
Paper Flowers Ring in Platinum with Pave Diamonds Petals by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 Tiffany & Co. wows us once again with this absolutely incredible diamond cluster ring from the Tiffany & Co. 'Paper Flowers' collection. Substantial in both size and sp...
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Curved Pave Wide Band Cocktail Bombe Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
3.5ct Diamond Curved Pave Wide Band Cocktail Bombe Ring in 18k White Gold. Absolutely gorgeous pave diamonds wide band ring. Total diamond weight 3.50ct F-G colour VS1 clarity The...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Pave Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Full Eternity Band Stack Ring Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Pave Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Handmade Full Eternity Band Fine Ring Jewelry.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k 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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