18kt White Gold and Pavé Moving Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Italian-Made 18k White Gold Pavé Moving Ring is an extraordinary piece from the 1990s, embodying both elegance and playful sophistication. Set with 2.5 carats of sparkling pavé ...
Diamond, White Gold
0.18 Ct Baguette Round Diamond Pear Cluster Ring 18k White Gold Pave Bridal Gift
Located in Diera, AE
A beautifully composed pear-shaped diamond cluster ring featuring natural baguette and round brilliant diamonds — 0.18 carats total — set in solid 18k white gold with a delicate pavé...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Crossover Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Crossover Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Crossover Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Metal Purity: 14k Sizable: Yes Fancy Diamond C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail White Gold Ring 2
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail White Gold Ring 0.50 cts Diamonds 14K White Gold Size 7 - Resizable Upon Request
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Pave Diamond Cage Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: White Gold, 14k Diamond Weight: 0.81 Cts Approx Metal: White Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Occasion: Wedding 14k Gold Weight: 3.62 Grams Approx Country/Region...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Band Ring 14kGold & 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Band Ring 14kGold&925 Silver Diamond Ring Wedding Gift Ring.
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Pave Diamond Wrap Swirl Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Wrap Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Swirl Main Stone Treatment: Not En...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Diamond Heart Ring Pave Heart Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamond is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond Heart Ring Pave Heart Ring Engagement Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality Art Nouveau Style Ring with Diamond is made of 18k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold. Lightweight and gorgeou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Color Diamond Ring in Diamond Pave Mounting.
Located in New York, NY
Color Diamond Ring in Diamond Pave Mounting. Center of the ring is bezel set with 1.52ct Natural Fancy Dark Orangey Brown Old Mine brilliant cut diamond, even color, GIA # 6237109478...
Diamond, Platinum
Large Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Pave Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring, 1 round cut sapphire surrounded by pave diamonds Ring size: 8 Re sizable free of charge Gold Type: 14K White Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Cocktail Pave 2 Carat Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond cocktail ring has a fantastic large look, measuring 1.2 inches across! The eye catching size and sparkle is sure to turn heads! Highlights: - 2 carats of natural diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave' Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold diamond pave' ring, containing 261 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 2.93cts. ring size is 6.5 and is 17mm wide.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Enamel Diamond Pave Cocktail 'Dome' Ring
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with a delightful sky blue enamel on its domed shape, the ring features a central white enamel cloud, intricately intersecting the blue with its scalloped edge embellished by...
Diamond, Enamel
3.38 Carats Pavè Diamonds 14K Gold Men’s Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
THIS ENGAGEMENT RING FEATURES A YELLOW GOLD METAL WITH A PAVÉ SETTING STYLE AND A ROUND DIAMOND SHAPE.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Small Diamond Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Diamond pave ring 8 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Exquisitely handcrafted in 18-karat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 33 round brilliant cut = 0.33cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.25 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Ring Size 6.75 GAI Certified- This sparkling ring features 47 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Square Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Square Ring This stunning Square Pave Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Style: Square Ring (Square in Shape) Material: 14k Wh...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Pave Diamond Ring 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bvlgari Spiga Pavé Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold This Bvlgari Spiga ring is made in 18K white gold and features approximately 0.65 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Pavé Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this 14K white gold ring features a dazzling center stone surrounded by a halo of shimmering pavé-set diamonds. The delicate setting enhances brilliance from ev...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
1.50 Carats Diamond Pave Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
diamond cocktail ring combines eye catching impressive sparkle with a striking, stylish design! The ring features a central cluster of diamonds that create the illusion of one large ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
EGL US 1.11 Carat G/SI2 Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat Pave Set Ring and Band
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very shiny Round Brilliant G/SI2 EGL US certified center Diamond set in a fine 18k gold Pave Set Engagement Ring along with a Pave Set Matching Band.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Pave Set Diamond Cocktail Fashion Ring
Located in New York, US
✨ Details • 18k rose gold setting • Pavé-set round cut diamonds (total carat weight: 1.29 ct) • Ring size: 6 (can be resized — please message us for options) • Elegant and modern t...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cabochon Round Red Rubellite Solitaire Ring with Pavé Diamond Band in 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Design: Solitaire Metal: 18 White Gold Ring size: 6 Weight: 6.4 grams Natural Diamonds: .24 ctw Diamond cut: Round brilliant Diamond color: F-G Diamond clarity: SI1 Rubellite di...
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mini Diamond Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.10 cts approx Diamond pave ring 5 mm diameter approx Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Shimmering in 18 karat yellow gold, this...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Quartz Round Faceted Cabochon Diamond Halo Pave 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Rose Quartz Round Faceted Cabochon Diamond Halo Pave 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Quartz Cabochon Gemstones 0.60 cts Diamonds Size 7, Resizable upon request ...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Blue Teal Turquoise Diamonds Halo Pave Set 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring is crafted in a sophisticated design. It features a striking turquoise cabochon, encircled by a halo of sparkling white diamonds. The diamonds are set in a contrast...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.91 Carat Pave Setting Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring features an F colour, VVV2 clarity, 1.91 carat round brilliant cut diamond in the centre.
Diamond, Platinum
Pave Diamond Bar Ring 925 Silver Diamond Minimalist Ring Anniversary Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Bar Ring 925 Silver Diamond Minimalist Ring Anniversary Ring Gift. 925 Silver Weight 3.80 Grams Approx Gross Weight 3.90 Grams Approx Metal Sterling Silver Diamond Weigh...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Small Tsavorite Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Tsavorite 0.30 carat approx. Tsavorite pave ring 8 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. 18 karat yellow gold, this lumine...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,617Sale Price|20% Off
Curving Pavé Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Curving Pavé Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This striking ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with approximately 1.63 carats total weight of round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.80CT Round Diamond Pavé Set 18 Karat 3 Color Gold Fancy Modern Cross Over Ring
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 2.80 Carat three tone 18 Karat Gold fancy Diamond Ring is encrusted with White Color G Clarity SI1 Round Brilliant Diamonds making this Ring a bold statement, This Rin...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Long Ring 925 Silver Designer Diamond Ring Wedding Bridal Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Ring Shape: Band Style: Marquise Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Base Metal: Sterling Silver,925 Parts Per 10...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Classic Dainty Round Shape White Diamond Halo Pave 14K White Gold Promise Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This refined piece features a delicate band adorned with a central cluster of sparkling diamonds, creating a captivating focal point. The intricate setting enhances the brilliance of...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Marquise Pave Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K white gold ring features a striking marquise-shaped head completely encrusted with a shimmering field of pave-set diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Pave Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring features a striking marquise-shaped head completely encrusted with a shimmering field of pave-set diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 14K Gold Micro Pave Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful crossover ring features approximately 1 carat of diamonds that are micro pave across four interwoven 14k gold bands. The bands create a sculptural, undulating effect; ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$12,780Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.46ct Baguette & Round Cut Pavé Diamond 3 Row Half Eternity Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Contemporary luxury meets timeless elegance in this stunning three-row half eternity ring featuring baguette and round cut diamonds. The center row showcases pristine baguette cuts c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
2.04 Carat Pave Diamond Asymmetrical Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond Asymmetrical cocktail ring. 86 round pave set diamonds set in an 18k yellow gold textured top setting. 86 round diamonds, approx. total weight 2.04cts, H, VS2 – SI1 Size 8....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Pave Band Ring 1.48ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' custom 18k white gold and diamond pave band ring. Stamped 18k, 750, D148. The ring weighs 8 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mini Diamond Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Dhampagne diamond pave ring 5 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Crafted from 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Diamond Pave Set Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
This stunning ring is crafted in luxurious 18k rose gold and features an opulent pavé setting of diamonds that envelops the entire outer surface. With a total diamond weight of 4.25 ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Yellow & White Pave Diamond You and Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow & White Pave Diamond You and Me Ring Also Known as Toi et Moi Ring 58 yellow round cut diamonds approximately 2.76 cts. 58 white round cut diamonds approximately 2.76 ct...
Diamond
Sterling Silver Pave Set Diamond Lizard Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sterling silver ring. This whimsical ring is a figural lizard, with a pave set body of round faceted diamonds, approximately 0.46 TCW, cognac color rose cut diamond eyes, and a tail ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver
Roman Malakov, Brilliant Round Diamond Three Row Pave Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This wedding band has a rounded design micro-pave with 156 round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.86 carats total. Made in 18 karats yellow gold. Size 6 US (sizable upon request). Roma...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$1,708Sale Price|20% Off
Pave Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Pave Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver 14kt gold: 3.52gms Diamond: 1.77cts
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver
Pave diamonds ring, 18-carat white gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very elegant “Solitaire” ring set in its center with a 0.15-carat modern-cut diamond, estimated by me at H color, VS1 clarity, surrounded by a pavement of small modern-cut diamonds t...
Diamond, White Gold
18k Gold Pave Diamond Bar Ring Genuine Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality brilliant white diamonds are set in solid 18k gold. Three round diamonds set in a vertical bar to create a modern and contemporary cutting edge look. A solid go...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Pave Diamond Bar Ring Genuine Diamond Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning high quality brilliant white diamonds are set in solid 14k gold. Three round diamonds set in a vertical bar to create a modern and contemporary cutting edge look. A solid go...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless and elegant, this Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring features a beautifully cut round diamond paired with a vibrant green emerald, creating a stunning...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Teardrop Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold Diamond: 187 round cut = 3.12cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7.5 Width: 26.5 mm Weight: 11.21 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.51 Carat Diamond Pavé Cluster Band Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
2.51 Carat Total Natural Round Cut Diamond Pavé Cluster Band Platinum 900 Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: 137 Round Brilliant Cut = 1.61cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 9 Width: 23.6 mm Weight: 5.91 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Butterfly Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 36 round brilliant cut = 0.35cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensio...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Pave and Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond with Pave Accents Measurement: Ring Size 7
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Pave Diamond Dome Platinum Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The elegant pave setting and diamond quality ensure this ring remains a timeless staple in any jewelry collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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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