Round Pavé Diamond Chunky Wave Motif Dome Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7 Bold and brilliant pave diamond gold river style dome ring will fill your finger with elegance.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Round Brilliant Pave Set Black Diamond High Domed Bombe Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pavé Set - Fancy Black Color Total Carat Weight: 1.80++ (approx.)
Black Diamond, White Gold
Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Crossover Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1.71Ctw Size 6.5
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous ring features round brilliant cut dazzling diamonds in pave setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond Pavé Halo Wedding Ring Set with Milgrain 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This breathtaking round diamond engagement ring and wedding band set, crafted in elegant 14 karat white gold, is a stunning symbol of eternal love and commitment. At th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Pavé Set Heart Shaped Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Pavé Set Heart Shaped Diamond Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond details: This ring features approximately 0.25ctw of natural round brilliant ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
French 18k Gold 3ctw Fiery Round Pave Diamond Bold Dome Bombe Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This ring is IT - classy elegant and simply magnificent dome pave ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,919Sale Price|20% Off
0.61Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Heart Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 8
Located in New York, NY
This stylish ladies cocktail ring features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds encrusted in a heart shaped mounting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave Pear Shape Cocktail Ring Round Cuts 2.11 Carat in 18 Karat Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
DIAMOND PAVE COCKTAIL RING Style: Twist Metal: 18KT White Gold Size: 7 - Sizable Width: 2 MM - 18 MM Total Carat Weight: 2.11 TCW Diamond Shape: 60 Round Diamonds Diamond Color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.32Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
This bold and beautiful cocktail ring features pave set round cut diamonds weighing 2.32 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.55Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
This ring features sparkling round cut diamonds in pave setting totaling 0.55 carat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Platinum Round Aquamarine w/ Old Pave Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Light Blue Color - 1.24ct (exact) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single & Old European Cut - Pav...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1.47Ctw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
It features pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weight 1.47 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
2.39Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring 14K White Gold Size 7.75
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful design of this 14K white gold diamond ring. Round cut sparkling diamonds are pave set along half of this wide classic ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Round-Cut Diamond Braided Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A glittering round cut diamond cluster sits at the heart of this ring design.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Round-Cut Diamond Braided Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A glittering round cut diamond cluster sits at the heart of this ring design.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Round-Cut Diamond Braided Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A glittering round cut diamond cluster sits at the heart of this ring design.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Round-Cut Diamond Braided Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A glittering round cut diamond cluster sits at the heart of this ring design.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
18KT Gold DNA Helix Baguette Round Criss Cross Pavé Diamond Modern Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Make an impact with our dynamic DNA Felix fashion Band ring, encrusted with sparkling natural Baguette and Round diamonds. The diamonds are set in cool DNA Felix 18K rose or yellow ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,896Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Marquise Round Diamond Pave Double Band Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.52 carat of sparkling diamonds. Diamond is a April birthstone and is believed to boost confidence and enhance creativit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Round-Cut Diamond Braided Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A glittering round cut diamond cluster sits at the heart of this ring design.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Ring 14kt White Gold Wedding Band Stacking Luxury Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
8mm TOP Pave diamond ring made in 14KT white gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 4.48gr METAL: 14KT white gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS-SI Carat: 1.29ct Size: ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Pave Shreiff 0.75ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 0.14ct Natural Sapphire • 0.61ct Natural Diamond • Diamond Colo...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$5,070Sale Price|35% Off
Pave Diamond Ring 18kt Yellow Gold Wedding Band Luxury Pave Diamond Ring Modern
Located in Jupiter, FL
4mm TOP Pave diamond ring made in 18KT yellow gold, eternity style (non-resizable) GRAM WEIGHT: 4.49gr METAL: 18KT yellow gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G-H C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Round Blue White Diamond Pave Halo Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This strikingly gorgeous, one-of-a-kind engagement ring by Suzy Levian is a 3-stone blue diamond solitaire with a white diamond pave halo.
White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pave 1.42 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Peacock Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Pave 1.42 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Peacock Ring in 18K Gold is a stunning engagement ring for women who appreciate beauty and elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Memoire Platinum Diamond Pave Wedding Band 1ctw Round Brilliant
By Memoire
Located in Tucson, AZ
This elegant Memoire wedding band features approximately 1.00 carat total weight of fine quality sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds in a three-row pave setting, expertly crafted ...
Diamond, Platinum
Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Round-Cut Diamond Braided Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 58 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.33 cttw Diamond Setting Type:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow Gold Butterfly Ring with Round-Cut Diamonds in Pave Setting for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
It features round cut diamonds, totaling 0.58 carats, meticulously pave set across the wings and band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff Pave Diamond Bombe Ring in 18kwg with 1.00ct G/VVS2 Round Diamond Center
By Graff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This ring features a GIA certified 1.00 carat round brilliant cut diamond with G color and VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond & Ruby Approx. Carat Weight: 1.15cttw Approx. Ruby Carat Weight: 1.00ct Approx. Diamond Carat Weight: .15ct Diamond Cut: Round Band Material:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Leon Megé Daytona engagement ring with a round diamond and pave-set podium base
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Leon Megé exclusive "Daytona" engagement ring is in a class of its own, designed to satisfy the most demanding bride with its classic appeal. Pave-set Podium™ base Surgical-grade pl...
Diamond, Platinum
Round Cut Pink Tourmaline and Pavé Diamond Multi Row Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This ring features a bold 3.05 carat round-cut pink tourmaline set prominently at the center, radiating a vibrant hue that draws the eye immediately.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.90 Carat GIA Round Pave Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
Beautiful solitaire with accents style GIA certified diamond engagement ring. The ring features a 0.90 carat round cut 100% eye clean natural diamond of E color and SI1 clarity and i...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.43 Carat Total Weight Round Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Dome Fashion Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This fashion ring features 109 round pave diamonds with a total carat weight of 2.43 carats set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 carats Round Diamond Double Two Stone Spiral Halo Pave Vintage White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Round Diamond Double Two Stone Spiral Halo Pave Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Ring Around 2 Carats Silvery Warm Grey Round Solitaire Diamonds (1 carat each Diamond) 0.10 Carats of sma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round and Pear Cut Diamond Pavé Bypass Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 9 Indulge in modern sophistication with this exquisite pavé diamond bypass ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Round Ring Pave Band G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave style 4.2 grams 1/2 inch in ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Round Ring Pavé Band G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold Pave style 4.2 grams 1/2 inch in wi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
0.60 Carat Natural Diamond Round Ring Pave Band G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.60 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Ring 0.60CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold Pave style 4.2 grams 1/2 inch i...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spike Pave Diamond 925 Silver Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Marquise Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Sett...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Diamond Pave Gold Ribbon Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish ring featuring 2.38 carats of fine round brilliant-cut diamonds. Over the blanket of bright white stones are two lines of braided yellow gold adding contrast and color to t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pave Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 13.2ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity Size: 6.5 Total Weight: 15.5g (10dwt) Measure...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring
Located in Fairfax, VA
Round Diamond Bezel Set Blue Sapphire Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Unique Ring Size 7 13.82 grams 18 Karat White Gold 4.37 Cts Blue Sapphires AA Quality 0.20 cts Diamonds G/VS Quali...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,380Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three-Row Round Brilliant Cut Pavé Diamond Half Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning half band ring showcases exceptional craftsmanship through its breathtaking three-row pavé design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
Round Diamond Pave Wedding Thin Stackable Dainty Band 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
0.30 Carats of GH/VS Diamonds Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 18K White Gold Great Value Size 6.75 - Resizable Upon Request
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pavé Emerald & Diamond Ring in 900 Platinum
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pavé Emerald & Diamond Ring in 900 Platinum This ring is crafted in 900 platinum and features pavé-set emeralds scattered among round diamonds in a wide band design.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$13,596Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Pave Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 13.2ctw of round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity Size: 6.5 Total Weight: 15.5g (10dwt) Measure...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
1.18Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold SZ 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a luxury and bold crisscross design natural diamond ring crafted in 14k yellow gold. This fancy ring is highlighted with 1.18 carats of dazzling white round cut diamonds w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.96 Ct Round Blue Sapphire with Sapphire Halo 18k Black Gold Eternity Pave Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
1.16 carat center Round Blue Sapphire set in a Double Round Sapphire Halo and a triple pave' set Sapphire shank eternity style ring, with a total of 132 Sapphires and an approximate ...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA 3.01Ct D/SI1 Round Diamond 18K French Pave Set Ring with Hidden Halo
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 3.01 Ct Round Brilliant D/SI1 GIA certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold French Pave set Diamond Engagement Ring with a hidden halo.
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.96 Ct Round Blue Sapphire with Sapphire Halo 18k Black Gold Eternity Pave Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
1.16 carat center Round Blue Sapphire set in a Double Round Sapphire Halo and a triple pave' set Sapphire shank eternity style ring, with a total of 132 Sapphires and an approximate ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Estate Platinum Pave Round Princess Diamond Square Ruby Wide Band Ring 2.55ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant contemporary band ring done in platinum and both pave and channel set with approximately 1.35ctw in G-I color Vs1-2 clarity round and princess cut diamonds as well as 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring with pavè in 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant engagement ring features a magnificent 5.03 carat round cut diamond set in 18K white gold, enhanced by a delicate pavé band.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Hermès Diamond Pave Set Bombe Ring
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes diamond pave set bombe ring in 18k rose and 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,266Sale Price / item|20% Off
Open Double Heart Pave Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed for elegance, it’s a perfect symbol of love and connection. Crafted with high-quality materials, this ring is lightweight and comfortable, making it ideal for everyday wear ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.50 Carat Round Cut Diamond Ring Pave Diamond 18 karat White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: GIA Grading Report: 1417777783 Measurements: 7.23 - 7.29 x 4.54 Style: Round Brilliant Cut Carat Weight: 1.50 Carat Color Grade: G Clarity Grade: Si1 Cut Grade: Excellent Po...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Round White Brilliant Cut Diamond Pave Halo Set Illusion 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 CT Diamonds G/VS Quality Diamonds Beautiful Sparkle & High Shine Size 7, Resizable upon request
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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