Lady's Diamond 8.04 tcw Pave - Set Domed Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
HANA Ladie's Diamond Pave - Set Domed Ring Style: Pave Metal: 18kt White Gold 15.04 grams Size: 6.5 Measurements: 18.4 - 7.3 MM TCW: 8.04 tcw Main Diamond: 409 Round Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Signet Ring in 18K Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Statement Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Bold sophistication meets timeless elegance in this exquisite diamond signet ring, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold. Featuring a brilliant pavé-set cluster of natural d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Extravagant 18k Gold Ring Diamond Pavé and South Sea Pearl Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K Rose Gold Ring with Champagne colored Diamonds and South Sea Pearl. Set with 170 brownish Diamonds weighing 2.50 ct and one white South Sea Pearl measuring approximately 12 mm....
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
French Pave Eternity Band
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
French Pave Eternity Band in Platinum 3.5mm Stones 17 stones totaling 2.95ct F/G Color VS Clarity Size:5
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Black Diamonds Pavè Band Eternity Garavelli Ring
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
A beautiful piece of jewelry from Garavelli, an Eternity ring. Brand: Garavelli Material: 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds: Black Diamonds in Pavé Band Eternity Style Total Carat Weigh...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Diamond Pavé & Pink Sapphire Eye Coiled Serpent Ring 0.44Ct
Located in Jaipur, IN
Design & Serpent Craftsmanship The ring presents a serpent that wraps in two to three coils around the finger, its body tapering naturally from the rounded head to the fine point...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.82 Carat Diamonds Band Ring with Pave on Shoulders Raised 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
1.82ct. 5 diamonds Raised up band includes side pave mount diamonds Rounds, Full Brilliant cuts Vs-1 clarity I-J color 14kt yellow gold. Item: 6.0gms. 5.2mm thick Current si...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Monologo Pave Diamond Wide Band Ring 18K White Gold Italian
By Bulgari
Located in Lisbon, PT
A striking iteration of Bulgari’s celebrated Monologo collection, this wide band ring transforms the house’s name into a sculptural motif—BVLGARI spelled in raised relief and envelop...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow 0.06 Carat Diamond Pave Star Pinky Signet Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Add this precious Diamond Signet ring to your look! Crafted of 14K gold and available in Yellow, Rose & White Gold, this ring features 0.06 carats of Natural Round Diamonds. Its ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose 0.06 Carat Diamond Pave Star Pinky Signet Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Add this precious Diamond Signet ring to your look! Crafted of 14K gold and available in Yellow, Rose & White Gold, this ring features 0.06 carats of Natural Round Diamonds. Its ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White 0.06 Carat Diamond Pave Star Pinky Signet Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Add this precious Diamond Signet ring to your look! Crafted of 14K gold and available in Yellow, Rose & White Gold, this ring features 0.06 carats of Natural Round Diamonds. Its ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ethiopian Opal Gemstone Cocktail Ring 14k Gold HandmadeRing
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ethiopian Opal Gemstone Cocktail Ring 14k Gold Handmade Ring Base Metal Yellow Gold Certification 14K Hallmarked Main Stone Color White Diamond Weight 0.312 Cts ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Elegant Platinum Pave Thin Band Ring with 0.28 Carat of Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful pave band ring with a dazzling 0.28 carat round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Floral Diamond Wrap Ring in 14K White Gold 0.23ct Pavé Size 7
Located in New York, NY
. - Ring size: 7 - 41 round brilliant-cut diamonds (0.23 carats total) - 14K white gold - Total weight: 3.17 grams - Open-wrap floral silhouette with pavé-set detailing A delicate ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Lauren French Pave 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, White Gold
18K White Gold Lauren French Pave 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, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold Lauren French Pave 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, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Lauren French Pave 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, White Gold
14K White Gold Lauren French Pave 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, White Gold
$849Sale Price / item|20% Off
Minimalist Pave Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold Dainty Stackable Band
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Diamond Gemstone Weight - 0.21 cts Gemstone shape - Round Gemstone Size - 1.2 mm Gemstone Pcs - 21 Gross Weight - 1....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$210Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Emerald and Diamond Pavé Crossover Bypass Swirl Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
The emerald is framed within a sculptural crossover silhouette adorned with pavé set round diamonds measuring approximately 1.5 mm, totalling 0.30 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.80 Carat Diamond Pave Wide Stretch Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Crivelli
Located in Miami, FL
This delightful 18kt gold stretch ring features 3.80cts of sparkling round diamonds, in a tasteful and classic look. The expanding stretching action makes this ring easy and comforta...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct White, Yellow and Rose Gold Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Cartier Pave Diamond 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold and 18ct Rose Gold Trinity Ring Product Details Xupes Ref: J1110 Brand: Cartier Model: Trinity Pave Band Ring Type: Ring Seria...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pavé Diamond 3D Wavy Ribbon Motif Graduated Band Ring in Polished Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
At the center of each polished arc, pavé-set round brilliant cut diamonds glisten with refined sparkle and depth.
Diamond, Platinum
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Multi-Segment Band Ring, ~1.35 CTW, Italy
Located in Orlando, FL
The face is composed of nine individually fabricated diamond-set segments, each pavé-set with round brilliant cut diamonds and joined together to form a continuous surface across the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé 18 Karat White Gold Signet Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold diamond pavé signet ring featuring 2.96 carats of white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity. Can also be worn as P...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Men's Wedding Ring 14k Gold SI Quality Diamond G-H Color Fine Ring. Total Carat Weight 0.26 Cts Approx Secondary Stone Diamond Metal Purity 14k Diamond Weight 0.26 cts A...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Band Ring For Women 925 Silver Beautiful Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Band Ring For Women 925 Silver Beautiful Anniversary Gift. Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: Natural H...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Wide Pave Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite Garnet & More Band Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - diamonds, 90 stones - full cut round - 1.2 - 1.5 mm - approximately 1.20 total carats - G-H-Light Brown color, VS-SI clarity - pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, tsavorite g...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Cocktail Ring, 1.00ct HRD Diamond, Baguette and Pavé Accents
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The center stone is bezel-set and framed by twelve baguette-cut diamonds, also bezel-set in horizontal channels that reinforce the ring’s clean, structured lines. Pavé-set round bri...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.90ctw Prong & Pave Set Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - I1 Clarity - 0.30ct (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & P...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Pave Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, each band measures 3.5 M.M. wide with one band set with 3 rows of Fine Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Signed Armin Kurz Modernist 18K White Gold & Pave Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Modernist ring. By Armin Kurz, a highly regarded Swiss jeweler for over 7 decades. In 18 karat white gold. Set with pave diamonds on a square head with a tapered geo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gemistry 14kt Gold Pave Link Ring with Pink Tourmaline & White Topaz Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Gemistry Alice Pave Square Link Gemstone, a stunning addition to your jewelry collection. Hand crafted with 14kt gold, this pave set ring features genuine Pink Tourma...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Paradisica Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold, 1.34ct Diamond Pavé Size 54
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
The Paradisica Diamond Ring draws its inspiration from the lush curves of tropical plant life, translating the elegant shape of a banana leaf into sculptural fine jewellery. Crafted ...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Pave Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Leaf Full Finger Shaped Ring Jewellery
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond 925 Sterling Silver Leaf Full Finger Shaped Ring Jewellery Materials: Silver Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Our ap...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Peter Suchy Bead Set Pave Diamond Rose Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Revival diamond wedding band ring. 18 round full cut pave set diamonds in a 18k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
LEVIEV Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Pave Sapphires and Diamonds, 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
An approximate 1.27 Carat Center Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Pave Sapphires and Diamonds, 18K White Gold. Accent Sapphires Weight: 9.10 carats Total Weight: 23.56 grams Signed LEVIEV.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 9.13 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Pave Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco sapphire and diamond engagement ring. 9.13 carat GIA certified Ceylon round center sapphire with 28 pave set accent diamonds in a slip shank platinum setting. 1 round Ceyl...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18K White Gold Diamond Parrot Ring, 5.41 Carats Pavé Diamonds with Yellow Dia
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An extraordinary statement cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold, designed in the form of a sculptural parrot. This striking piece is meticulously set with approximately 5.41 carat...
Diamond, White Gold
$2,579Sale Price|20% Off
Leo Zodiac 14K Designer Gold Ring With Pave Diamond Setting
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:11.038g, Diamond:0.27ct,
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Exquisite 18K White Gold Pave Set Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, 3.56ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Exquisite 18 Karat White Gold Pave Set Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring. The ring features a total of one-hundred thirty-seven round diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,400Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1980, Italy, 4.6ct
Located in London, GB
This striking pave diamond cocktail ring contains 331 round cut diamonds varying in size from 1.1-2.05 mm totalling approximately 4.6 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 6.00cttw 18K Yellow Gold Multirow Pave Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 5-Row Pave Round Cut Diamond Ring. This stunning piece features a luxurious design with approximately 6.00 carats total weight of sparkling round-c...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Genuine Diamond Pave Ladies Ring 18K White Gold 0.20cttw
Located in New York, NY
A symbol of eternal love, the humble wedding ring has been about for years, older than any of us and still as important as ever. While the design of weddings rings is becoming more m...
Diamond, White Gold
Siera 18k White Gold 7.60ctw Pave Diamond Feather Wings Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 w/ Few SI1 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 7.60 (exact, stamped) Material: 18K Sol...
Diamond, White Gold
Elegant Diamond Pavé Band Ring in White Gold in 14K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Ring Material: 14K White Gold Condition: Mint Diamond: 1.50ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: G Ring Dimension: Size: 7.25 Width: 4.4 Thickness: 2.2 Weight: 3.7gr Comes with Gene...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.05 CTW Geometric Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold, SI1+ Dainty Pavé Band
Located in New York, NY
Clean lines and modern detail come together in this 14K solid gold geometric diamond ring, designed with a delicate pavé setting for a refined everyday sparkle. Featuring 12 natural ...
Diamond, Gold
14K White Gold Statement Ring with Citrine, Diamond & Green Sapphire Pavé
Located in Houston, TX
Intricately studded with green sapphire forming a rich, textured bed reminiscent of lush, pastoral landscapes, Noa Eden ring is illuminated by a radiant sun at its center. A symbol o...
Citrine, Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen 0.50cttw Pave Set Diamond Chain Link Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic yet elegant chain link ring band features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted in three alternate links.
Diamond, 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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