Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exquisite Art Deco-era dome ring crafted in platinum, centering an oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 0.70 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro 1940s Invisible Set Square Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
A stunning Retro ring showcasing a cluster of pigeon blood colored rubies, invisible set in a concave dome, ribbon like mounting 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Vintage Filigree Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
Platinum ring. This beautiful vintage platinum ring is a pierced filigree dome style, set in the center with a round faceted, dark pinkish red color ruby, approximately 0.37 CTS, acc...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Round Ruby and Diamond Stacked Ballerina Clustered Dome Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This stunning ruby and diamond dome ring, exquisitely set in polished platinum, makes a bold and elegant statement.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
5.10 Carat Diamond ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond dome ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.71 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond dome ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.87 Carat Cabochon Ruby Domed Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.5 This exquisite 18-karat yellow gold dome ring boasts a captivating 8.87-carat natural ruby cabochon and 0.72-carat round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring Description: This statement dome ring is crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning dome ring features alternating rows of channel set rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Ruby Diamond Platinum Dome Ring 6.5
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage dome ring, circa 1960s, is made of solid platinum and features a bold geometric design set with a total of 1.83 carats of French-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Dome 18KT Ring
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Classic 18KT Yellow Gold dome ring with Ruby Cabochon and Diamond accent….
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Emerald and Diamond 18-Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Exquisite ring with an artful design and make. It is a dome ring with a vivid red marquise cut ruby in its center, from which four lines of square emeralds radiate.
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
18 karat 8ct Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Quality designer Ruby and Dome Ring with made in 18 Karat white gold with a bezel set ruby surrounded in a dome of diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Dome Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS. 18K gold ring set with 0.65ct princess cut rubies and 0.76ct diamonds. Designed with channel-set ruby bands ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies Sapphires and Diamond 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Vintage cocktail ring ( circa 1950s to 1960s ) set with a cluster of blue sapphires and rubies in a high rising dome mount and one diamond at the top.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Dome Ring 18k Gold French Diamond Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage dome ring, crafted in 18k gold, features diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.02 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent cocktail ring features a 3.02 carat oval no heat Burma ruby. The ruby's red color is highly saturated and there exists some clarity characteristics consistent with t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3 Carat Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful dome-shaped ring features a centering marquise-shaped deep purplish-red ruby, weighing approximately 3 carats, encircled by 64 round diamonds, weighing approximately 4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.43 Carat Pinkish Red Ruby and Diamond Cluster Platinum Dome Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pinkish Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Dome Ring. This dome shank ring is set in a platinum-crafted ring setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Victorian Dome Ring in 18k/925 Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our remarkable Victorian Dome Ring, an exquisite masterpiece that beautifully showcases the combination of a captivating aquamarine, vibrant rubies, and dazzling diamonds.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Sophia D, 1.20 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold center princess cut diamond weighs 1.20 carats with 1.85 carats of rubies Dome Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Alternating 4 princess cut diamonds and 5 square cut rubies in at 18k yellow gold setting. 5 square cut genuine red rubies, VS approx. .50cts 4 princess cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Dome Ring, 1.84ct Ruby, Italy 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central large ruby of 1.84 carats, and surrounding diamonds of 0.80 carats in color H, with carat engraved / Made in Italy 1970s Ring size US 9
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D, 1.61 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold 1.61 carats total weights of diamonds surrounded by 1.98 carats of rubies Dome Ring Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Floral Diamond Pave, Ruby and Onyx Dome Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This exceptionally feminine ring glitters with a rare and luxurious elegance. The ring is made of 18 white gold and boasts shanks accented with black onyx. Lastly, the domed portion ...
White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold Dome-Shape Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring Handcrafted
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Dome-Shape Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring Handcrafted The polki flat cut diamond 22k gold ring handcrafted with sophisticated gold work on the edges and aroun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum 1.30ct Ruby & 0.80ct Diamond Dome Ring, Italy 1930s-40s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum ring with 3 rubies for a total of 1.30 carats and old cut diamonds for a total of 0.80 carats / Made in Italy 1930s-1940s Ring size US 8
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
The oval cut Ruby measures approximately mm 8x6 ( 0.31x0.23 in ) and it is embellished by 24 rose-cut diamonds from different sizes. face of the ring measures cm 2.1x1.8 ( 0.82x0.70 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby & Natural Diamond Dome Design Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K yellow gold ladies ring featuring a rich oval ruby center accented by natural diamonds totaling 0.20 Carat Total Weight, graded approximately G/H color, I1 clarity. The d...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Dome Band Ring 18k Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Dome Band Ring 18K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage ring is made in solid 18K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed) and set with Natural Diam...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Rubies Diamond Dome Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This dome ring is the perfect way to add a touch of glamour to your wardrobe.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Ruby Vintage Inspired Edwardian Style Openwork Dome White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover unparalleled elegance with our exquisite Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Openwork Dome Ring. This stunning piece features a captivating central diamond, meticulously set in an o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
18k Large Cabachon Natural Ruby, 4.54 CTS, and Pave Diamond Dome Ring, GIA Cert
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k Natural No Heat Ruby Cabachon And Large Pave Diamond Dome Ring. This truly amazing large dome ring features a large cabachon cut, red color natural no heat ruby, approximately 4....
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Jack Gutschneider Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring - Size 7
By Jack Gutschneider
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Jack Gutschneider Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring in size 7 is a luxurious and elegant piece of vintage jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sonia B 3.70 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Band Ring
By Sonia B. Designs
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Sonia B ruby and diamond dome cocktail ring. This exquisite piece is artfully crafted with a luxurious blend of fifty three round fiery round rubies and 120 dazzling round ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
11 Carat Oval Cut Burma Pink Ruby & Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Statement Ring Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 7 Certificate: GRS Certified Treatment: No Heat (Natural) Origin: Burma (Myanmar) Center Stone Details: Type: Ruby Car...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,052Sale Price / item|20% Off
Luxury 18Kt Yellow Gold Heart Cut Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Luxury Heart Cut Ruby and Diamond Dome Band Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold featuring 0.56 Ct heart-cut ruby at the center, accentuated by 0.10 Ct sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,352Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring with Oval Cut Ruby and Mixed Cut Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant dome ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring an oval-cut ruby weighing 0.74 carat at the center, accented by mixed-cut diamonds totaling 0.45 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18KT Gold Black Enamel Ruby & Diamond Dome Ring, Circa 1950–1970
Located in Braintree, GB
The design is characteristic of mid-20th-century statement jewellery, combining sculptural form with vibrant gemstone detailing. Dimensions Ring size: UK N US SIZE: 7 Weight 23.65 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gregg Ruth Oval Cut Ruby and Pavé Diamond Dome Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8 Breathtaking ruby & diamond cocktail ring bursting with vibrant color.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
Jewelry of the Edwardian era is known for its elegant designs and delicate details. This handcrafted platinum and yellow gold ring centers on a substantial bezel-set cabochon ruby in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$18,200
Rubies and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 17 diamonds 2.01 cts and 17 17 rubies 2.56 cts Size 54 Total weight: 8.83 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Various Shapes Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond 18k Gold Dome Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
$4,016Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Dome Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold with Ruby, Emerald, Marquise Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace modern elegance with this sleek yellow gold ring featuring a marquise cut natural ruby, emerald and diamond set in a smooth, sculptural bezel design. The ring’s fluid, contem...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$185Sale Price / item|50% Off
Unisex Ruby Diamond Dome Crafted Ring in 925 Silver Designer Jewelry Gift
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Ruby Diamond Dome Crafted Ring for Her in sterling silver featuring natural ruby of 1.75 carat and diamonds of 0.12 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Flower Dome Ring Size 5.5
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Interspersed among the diamonds are vibrant red rubies, adding a bold contrast and enhancing the ring's visual appeal.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.21 Carat Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Multi Gem Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural multi-gemstone dome ring in 18K yellow gold featuring 1.21 carat total weight rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds in cluster pave setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 6.43 Carat Total Round Diamond & Pear Ruby Dome Fashion Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful fashion ring, showcasing a cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.76 carats total, set on a domed mounting. Accented by vibrant pear shape rubies weighing 2.6...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
This voluminous dome ring is manufactured in platinum 950. The 6 certified, oval-cut rubies are of Mozambican origin and show no signs of any treatment.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Pear Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A Pear Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 14k Yellow Gold. The ruby weighs 6.91 carats and the diamonds weigh 0.65 carats. The ring size is 6.50 US. The total weight of the ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring This 18 karat white gold ring features an intricate filigree design. A 1.01 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is bezel-set in the cente...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,512Sale Price / item|20% Off
VR Jewel Unisex Octagon Ruby & Diamond Accents Dome Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This unisex dome band ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring an octagon-cut natural ruby weighing 0.73 carats at the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Octagonal Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1930s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Patridge's Eye" octagonal platinum ring with a central diamond of 1.5 carats and baguette cut rubies on the edge / Made in Italy 1930s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Garland Collection Yellow Gold and Star Set Diamond Dome Ring
By Garland Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Garland Collection custom solid gold dome rings are scattered with bright diamonds in a starburst setting. A chic, throwback style with a modern twist. Available in yellow, r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White G...
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Floral Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning bombe ring featuring a vibrant array of gemstones. A domed shaped head plays host to clusters of perfectly matched round red rubies and green emeralds, inters...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Old cut and calibré cut diamonds are placed in a dome shape setting around the ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Description: This extraordinary ring is a true celebration of color and brilliance, featuring a captivating 5.19-carat Burmese ruby at its c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 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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