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
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
$435Sale Price|20% Off
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
$435Sale Price|20% Off
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
$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...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
Square Diamond Ring Pave Set Ring 18KT White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made with brilliant diamonds in a square shape in 18KT white gold. ITEM#: PAO130-00025 GRAM WEIGHT: 5.11gr METAL: 18KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Chevron Ring with Spaced Pave Diamond 14k Gold Ring Matching Anniversary Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Chevron Ring with Spaced Pave Diamond 14k Gold Ring Matching Anniversary Ring. Gold Weight: 1.5gm (14kt) Diamond Weight: 0.04 Ct A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
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
14k Gold Diamond Ring Forever Promise Ring Pave Statement Ring Valentines Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Diamond Ring Forever Promise Ring Pave Statement Ring Valentines Gift. Diamond Weight: 0.06 cts Approx Number of Diamonds: 8 Hallmarking: 14K Hallmarked. Total Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
14k Yellow Gold 0.64ctw Pavé Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.64ctw Pavé Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.64c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
4.47 Carat Round & Baguette Diamond Pave Wide Mens Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 4.47ctw of round & baguette cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Size: 9.75 Measurements: 25 x 17 x 30mm Wei...
Diamond, White 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
Natural Pave Diamond Dome Ring Handmade 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Dome Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Band Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Diamond Color: Fancy Color Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Pave Diamond Dome Ring 925 Silver Diamond Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Diamond Weight: 2.66 Cts Approx Metal: Sterling Silver Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Occasion: Wedding Size: 27x22mm Approx Cou...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Pave Diamond Web Dome Ring in 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Web Dome Ring 925 Silver Diamond Perfect Wedding Day Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
22KT Two tone pave set diamond ring cocktail ring 18Kt gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ring made in platinum and 22KT gold with VVS diamonds DEF colors, over 4 carats of fine diamonds in this sturdy gold ring. Designer unknown. **All items leave our premises with a c...
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Platinum
Pave Diamond Marquise Ring 925 Silver Diamond Wedding Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Marquise Ring 925 Silver Diamond Wedding Ring Fine Jewelry Style Cluster Shape Marquise Country/Region of Manufacture India Setting Pave Type Ring Fancy Diamond Color ...
Diamond, Silver
Pave Diamond Ring Blue Enamel Broken Heart Ring 925 Sterling Silver Enamel Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Ring Blue Enamel Broken Heart Ring 925 Sterling Silver Enamel Ring.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Band Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Promise Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Band Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Promise Ring For Women. 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
14K Yellow Gold Ring with Pave Diamonds 0.75 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with 25 pave set round diamonds weighing 0.75 carats total.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
3 sided Diamond and Sapphire Pave Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies 2 row diamond pave eternity ring with sapphires pave in the side of the ring, containing 72 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.10cts. and 7...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
18k White Gold Danhier Square Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Danhier Style: Pave Diamond Ring Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 5.18 carats of Natural Round Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Star Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Fine_Fashion: Fine Metal Purity: 14k Diamond Weight: 0.3...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Pave Set 18 Karat White Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully handcrafted 18 Karat white gold dome ring, pave set with perfectly matched bright white and sparkly round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Saddle Ring, 2.00 Carats
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This bold cocktail ring features a marquise- inspired saddle silhouette, pave- set with 43 round brilliant diamonds totaling approximately 2.00 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry Wedding Anniversary Ring Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Curved Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Curved Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women. Ring Shape Curved Metal Purity 925 parts per 1000 Metal Sterling Silver Main Stone Shape Round Type...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pave'd Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Celebrate the beauty of transformation with this exquisite Butterfly Ring, designed to symbolize life’s journeys and new beginnings. Each wing is adorned with carefully set pavé diam...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Engagement Ring For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Engagement Ring For Her.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond 18K White Gold Pave Dome Wide Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating cocktail ring adorned with 5.16 carats of round white diamonds. The diamonds are meticulously set to create a dazzling display. Crafted in 18k white gold, the ring embo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ruby Designer Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add a touch of luxury to your collection with this 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pave Ring. Featuring a stunning natural ruby weighing 1 carat, this ring is surrounded by 44 brill...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Butterfly Split-Shank Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Split-shank band leading up to a dimensional butterfly centerpiece, offering a refined, nature-inspired look. Shimmering round brilliant stones (likely diamonds or cubic zirconia) cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Eternity Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Victorian Ring in 925 Silver Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Art Deco Base Metal: Sterling Silver, 925 parts per 1000 Secondary Stone: Diamond Ring Shape: Flower Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced Er...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 90's Diamond Pavé Cable Buckle Ring ~0.76ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
The interplay of high-shine cable texture against dense, glittering pavé gives the ring real presence on the hand without relying on a single large stone.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,357Sale Price / item|26% Off
14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Wedding Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold pave diamond wedding ring, containing 28 round full cut diamonds; color "G", clarity SI and weight 1.25pts. ring is size 6.25 and can be sized to fit.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,364Sale Price|20% Off
Ring 18kt Gold You & I Oval Pave Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This ring is a sublime manifestation of timeless beauty and sophistication. Crafted from the purest 18kt white gold, it features a captivating design with two gracefully intertwine...
Diamond, Gold
$6,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
3 sided Diamond and Emerald Pave Eternity Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ladies 2 row diamond pave eternity ring with diamond-cut emeralds (with black rhodium) pave in the side of the ring, containing 76 round full cut diamonds of very fine...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Ring Anniversary Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Ring Anniversary Gift. Base Metal 925 Sterling Silver Metal Silver Main Stone Diamond Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Metal ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$1,797Sale Price / item|35% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave' Set Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold diamond pave' set ring, containing 52 round full cut diamonds weighing 1.15cts.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Engagement Ring For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Beautiful Engagement Ring For Her. Base Metal 925 Sterling Silver Metal Silver Main Stone Diamond Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Meta...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.05cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring Size: 5.5 Weight: 6.45 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Ring 14k Gold Pave Diamond Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Weight: 0.74Cts Approx Metal: White Gold Sizable: Yes Main Stone Shape: Round Occasion: Wedding Country/Region of Manufacture: India Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Creation: ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pave Diamond Designer Ring 925 Sterling Silver Sophisticated Diamond Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Designer Ring 925 Sterling Silver Sophisticated Diamond Ring Gift. Total Carat Weight 1.00 ctw - 1.24 ctw Total Carat Weight 1.00 ctw - 1.24 ctw Country/Region of Manufa...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
7 Carat Diamond Pave Wide Dome Ring in Platinum
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent and substantial dome ring is crafted in solid platinum and features an impressive display of approximately 7 carats of natural, earth-mined round brilliant-cut white...
Diamond, Platinum
Pave Diamond Square Top Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Square Ring Featuring 25 Round Chocolate Diamonds and 24 Round H/I Color Diamonds of SI Clarity Totaling Approximately 0.50 Carats.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 1.65 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pavé Wedding Band
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful diamond wedding band showcases 1.65ct of round brilliant cut diamonds pavé set on all three sides of this custom platinum setting.
Diamond, Platinum
David Yurman Streamline 3 row Diamond Pave Band Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2024 David Yurman "Streamline" collection .925 Sterling Silver Band Ring, 7.5 M.M ( 5/16 ) inch wide, Pave set with 3 Rows of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.90 Carats.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Pavé Diamond Heart Dangle Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
The heart is pavé-set with round brilliant diamonds, creating a soft, continuous sparkle that moves gracefully with the wearer.
Diamond, Platinum
18k White Gold Bertani & Co. 2.82tcw Diamond Pave Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Bertani & Co. ring is a bold and highly luxurious designer piece, set with 2.82ctw of diamonds graded G color and SI1 clarity in a richly textured pavé design. Signed rings carr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Smiley Face Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamond: 73 round cut diamonds= 0.32cttw Color: H Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 6.75 Weight: 3.27 grams Width: 9.0mm
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold & Platinum Pavé Diamond Bombé Dome Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional vintage diamond pavé dome ring, crafted in a striking combination of 18K yellow gold and platinum, showcasing bold mid-century design and remarkable brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Small Blue Diamond Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Blue diamond pave ring 8 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Crafted from luxuriant 18 ...
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Small Blue Sapphire Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue sapphires 0.30 carat approx. Blue sapphire pave ring 8 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Expertly crafted from 18...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Small Pink Sapphire Pavé Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Pink sapphires 0.30 carat approx. Pink sapphire pave ring 8 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Crafted from 18 karat ye...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mini Blue Sapphire Pave Ring
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue sapphires 0.10 carat approx. Blue sapphire pave ring 5 mm diameter approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized upon request. Crafted in luminous 18K ...
Blue Sapphire, 18k 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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