3.98 Carats Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Band in Bezel Setting and 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular ruby and diamond eternity band ring is the one for your jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,482
18 Karat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Yellow and White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Ruby And Diamond Eternity Band Ring Yellow And White Gold A simple but classic seven stone ruby and diamond eternity ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,215
Diamond and Ruby Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
This simply graceful 18k yellow gold eternity band ring contains alternating round diamonds and square cut rubies that are extremely vibrant in color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,450
Ruby and Diamond Half-Eternity Band
Located in Carmel, CA
This radiant ruby and diamond half-eternity band features 6 rubies weighing a total of .48 carats and 5 diamonds weighing a total of .33 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,400
2.24 Cts Ruby Diamond Half Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
Presenting our stunning 2.24 Carats Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Cluster Ring, an exquisite embodiment of romance and sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,450
1920's Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920's eternity band crafted in platinum and set with rubies and approximately 1.50 carats of diamonds. Size 8, U.S.
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,200
1.30 Carats Ruby Baguette Half Eternity Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Presenting our exquisite 1.30 Carats Mozambique Ruby Baguette Half Eternity Ring, adorned with captivating baguette diamonds, a fusion of elegance and allure.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,100
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Eternity Band
Located in Pikesville, MD
A sleek and well made platinum eternity channel set 3.5mm band featuring 4.12 carats of french cut rubies and 2.20 carats of princess cut diamonds set in a beautiful pattern with two...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$10,200
Ruby Diamond Half Eternity Band
Located in Carmel, CA
A lovely 7mm wide half-eternity band with .72 total carats of ruby and 1.56 total carats of diamond. The mounting is crafted in 14k white gold and is currently sized at 6.5.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,564 / item
1.70ct Ruby and Diamond Burnished Gold Eternity Band
By Crivelli
Located in Rome, IT
This classic eternity band is made in Italy by Crivelli. This ruby and diamond eternity band features a total of 17 brilliant cut rubies divided by a total of 5 brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,900
Channel-Set Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ruby and diamond eternity band ring, showcasing round-cut rubies alternating with round-cut diamonds, the gemstones channel-set in high-polished platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,400
Channel-Set Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Greenwich, CT
Channel-set eternity band ring, showcasing round-cut rubies alternating with round brilliant-cut diamonds in polished platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$5,250
Gumuchian 18 Karat Ruby and Diamond Captiva Eternity Band
By Gumuchian
Located in Pikesville, MD
18 Karat "Captiva" eternity ruby and diamond band expertly crafted by Gumuchian Jewelry.
White Diamond, Ruby
Unavailable|$3,706
Ruby Diamond Eternity Ring 18 Carat White Gold Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous full eternity ring is 18ct white gold set with Old Cut Diamonds which are Circa 1900 and French Cut Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$7,198
18 White Gold Diamonds and Ruby Eternity Ring Made in Italy with Box
Located in MIlan, IT
18 White Gold Diamonds And Ruby Eternity Ring set with 0.96 carats of diamonds color G clarity VS and 16 Carats of Ruby made in Italy comes in a box, finger size 14 Italian size,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18ct White Gold Patriotic Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fine and unusual Art Deco ruby, diamond and sapphire set 'patriotic' eternity ring set in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat Modern White Gold Untreated Ruby and Diamond Eternity or Dress Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
Such a pretty & complementary to other Rings, is this lovely slim Ruby & Diamond Eternity/Band/Dress Ring. 8 Rubies, of a beautiful vibrant purplish-red, tone - medium, clarity - eye...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,512
French Vintage 18k Gold Retro Cocktail Ruby Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Versailles, FR
The diamond's white brilliance beautifully contrasts with the deep color of the rubies, adding an extra layer of sophistication and elegance to the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,630
Estate Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous Estate diamond and ruby eternity band! Made of platinum, this feminine band is comprised of a pattern of four full cut diamonds and four french cut rubies, hel...
Platinum
Unavailable|$3,000
1.76 Carats Ruby Emerald cut Half Eternity Ring Band with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our exquisite 1.76 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Half Eternity Ring Band, delicately adorned with diamonds, set in radiant 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold 3 Ruby 2 Diamond Band Eternity Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
This is SUCH a beautiful old Ring. And in excellent condition. It would serve as an Engagement Ring or simply a very attractive Eternity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,100 / item
Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Stacks, Gemstone Dainty Bands, Stackable Bands
Located in New York, NY
Each stone is assorted and hand picked from a larger parcel to set the eternity bands in the beautiful design they are in right now. ** Each ring is sold separately ** 2mm- 18K Ro...
Diamond, Ruby
Unavailable|$1,752
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co Diamond and Ruby Eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$9,520
18K Rose Gold Ruby And Diamond Round Cut Handmade Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning handmade ruby and diamond eternity band, crafted in 18K Gold with unparalleled attention to detail.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$9,700 / item
Certified Natural Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Gold Half Eternity Gold Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified Natural Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring, 18K Gold Half Eternity Gold Band A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.18 Carat of Diamond Accent...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$22,000
Paris Craft House Ruby Diamond Eternity Ring Band in 18 Karat White Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
PARIS Craft House one-of-one Ruby Diamond Eternity Ring. Sitting tightly under the 18 Karat White Gold prongs are 16 lustrous Oval-cut Rubies in matching size, cuts and color weighin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$9,000
Diamond and Ruby Eternity Wedding Band 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Tarzana, CA
The one, an exceptional eternity band with a minimum of 8 carat mounted in 18k White Gold. Width: 6 mm Diamonds: 3 Carat Asscher cut D VS Rubies: %100 natural not heated 5 carats Cou...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,351 / item
18 Karat Gold and 0.18 Carat Ruby Circles of Eternity Band Ring
By Azza Fahmy
Located in London, GB
18 Karat Gold Band adorned with Calligraphy and 0.18 carat pave-set Rubies. Band of eternity carrying poems of divine love by Persian poet Mansur Al Hallaj, in diamonds and 18 Kara...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,540
Diamond and Red Ruby Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Diamond and ruby princess cut eternity band in 18k white gold, with 1.32 carats in diamonds and 1.79 carats in rubies.
White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 0.60 Cart Ruby and 0.33 Carat Diamond Semi-Eternity Band
Located in La Jolla, CA
This elegant band is crafted of 18 karat white gold with three oval rubies weighing approximately 0.60 carats and four round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.33 carat ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,800
diamond gold Eternity band ring
Located in new york, NY
This geometric stackable ring is crafted from 18-karat rhodium plated white gold set with 0.80 carats of full cut black diamond pave. The ring comes in US size 5.5 and 6.5 . This ...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Eternity Band, 0.72 Carat of Ruby and 0.12 Carat of Diamond, 18 Karat White Gold
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
One (1) 18k white gold eternity band contains twelve (12) Round Brilliant Cut ruby that measure 2.1-2.2mm weigh a total of 0.72 carats and twelve (12) Round Brilliant Cut diamonds th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Rose Gold Eternity Band with 0.19 carats of Diamond and 0.20 carats of Ruby
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18k Rose Gold Eternity Band with six (6) Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds that measure 2mm and weigh a total of 0.19 carats with Clarity Grade VS and Color Grade G and eighteen (18) Fine...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold Eternity Band with 0.72 Carat of Ruby and 0.12 Carat of Diamond
By By Design Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
One (1) 18k rose gold eternity band contains twelve (12) Round Brilliant Cut ruby that measure 2.1-2.2mm weigh a total of 0.72 carats and twelve (12) Round Brilliant Cut diamonds tha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.15 Carat Eternity Band Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Mill Grained Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featured is a hand crafted 18 karat yellow gold diamond & sapphire ring with 6 baguette diamonds weighing 0.35 carats with 3 red rubies and 3 blue sapphires weighing 0.80 carats 4.70...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,610
Alternate Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A beautiful half eternity ring with a difference! It sparkles across the whole face of the finger with square cut Rubies weighing 0.12ct each alternating on either side of the head o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,096
Emerald cut ruby eternity band in 18kt
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning emerald cut ruby eternity band, featuring 10.50 carats of vibrant rubies set in luxurious 18kt gold. This exquisite piece not only ...
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,150
2.73 Carats Emerald and Diamond Eternity Band Ring in Bezel Setting
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular emerald and diamond eternity band ring is the one for your jewelry collection.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,500 / item
Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Pavéd Eternity Bands With Natural Ruby Set in 18K
By Brilliance Quadrant
Located in White Plains, NY
This set features two eternity bands pavéd with fancy intense yellow diamonds and natural rubies.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$60,000
18k White Gold 7 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and 10 carats of Diamonds Ring
Located in Las Vegas, NV
With 10.00 carats of diamonds shaped in step cut. This ring is very unique because you don’t typically see eternity diamond bands with a center stone added.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Unavailable|$15,000 / item
Certified 4 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring, Eternity Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 4 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring, Eternity Band A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 4.01 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.48 Carat of Diamond Accents...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1.10 Carat Natural Oval Ruby and Round Diamond Platinum Halo Vintage Style Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in platinum, this delightful vintage-inspired ring boasts an alluring 1.10 carat bright purple-red faceted natural ruby held in an attractive eight claw setting and surrounded...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$138,000
GIA Certified 19.81 Carat Emerald Cut Eternity Band
By EJ Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
GIA Certified 19.81 Carat Emerald Cut Eternity Band Setting: Platinum Carat Weight: 19.81 Clarity: IF-VVS2 Color: J-K 13 Stones *IF INTERESTED ASK FOR CERTS* •Free Worldwide Ship...
Unavailable|$10,475
1.35 Carat Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Contemporary 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Audrey Ring Gem Details The oval red natural ruby is 1.35 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$6,450
Oval Ruby Diamond Band
Located in Carmel, CA
A gorgeous ruby and diamond half-eternity band made in eye-catching 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$1,600
Kwiat Ruby and Diamond Band in 18 Karat White Gold
By Kwiat
Located in Saint Louis, MO
From Kwiat, a simple 18-karat white gold eternity band with 21 brilliant-cut round diamonds, .21ctw., and 21 round rubies, .23ctw., set in an alternating pattern. Size 6.5.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$34,400 / item
GIA Certified 3.28 Carat Natural Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 3.28 Carat Natural Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring ********E-Copy of the GIA Certificate is Available Upon Request.********** A stunning ring featuring IGI...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$4,985
Contemporary 0.78ct Ruby & Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 18ct White Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The Cruz Ring Gem Details The diamonds total 0.78 carats; the central diamond is 0.42 carats with H colour and VS2 clarity grades.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$32,730 / item
7.54 Carat Oval Statement Ruby Radiant Elegance Modern Classic Diamond ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How the Diamonds Work Together on the Ring This ring is built around the idea of harmony: approximately 7.54 carats of Ruby Red oval diamonds are set so they appear to breathe togeth...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Natural Halo Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Minimal Eternity Gold Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique Natural Halo Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Minimal Eternity Gold Band A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 0.82 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.35 Carat of Diamond Acce...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 1.41 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Half Eternity Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 1.41 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Half Eternity Band A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 1.41 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.10 Carat of Diamond Acce...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$20,021
Intini Jewels Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Spiral Contrarie Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
A unique and breathtaking jewel made of a precious cluster of 23 diamond gems for a total of 1 carats brilliant cut, set in a delicate contrarie shape. Intertwined in a spiral patter...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$8,240 / item
Vintage Half Eternity Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, White Gold Emerald Band
Located in Orlando, Florida
Vintage Half Eternity Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, White Gold Emerald Band A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified Natural Emerald and Diamond Accents set in 18K Solid Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique 2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Antique 2 Carat Natural Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 1.82 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.018 Carat of Diamond Accents ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$13,440 / item
Certified 3.67 Carat Halo Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
Certified 3.67 Carat Halo Emerald Diamond Half Eternity Engagement Band Ring A stunning ring featuring IGI/GIA Certified 3.67 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.83 Carat of Diamond Accent...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Berca Venetian Memento Mori 18kt Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Furthermore, it can be interpreted as an encouragement to focus on spiritual things and eternity, rather than riches or earthly success. One-of-a-kind Venetian "Memento Mori" ring fe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$24,000 / item
GIA Certified 2.05 Carat Princess Cut Natural Diamond Unique Eternity Band Ring
Located in Orlando, Florida
GIA Certified 2.05 Carat Princess Cut Natural Diamond Unique Eternity Band Ring ********E-Copy of the GIA Certificate is Available Upon Request.********** A stunning ring featuring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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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