9.56 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
9.56 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold features oval cut rubies set in a round shape with diamonds set on the sides of the ring to enhance the look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,787Sale Price / item|20% Off
8.79 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
8.79 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold features oval cut rubies set in a round shape with diamonds set on the sides of the ring to enhance the look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.79 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
8.79 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold features oval cut rubies set in a round shape with diamonds set on the sides of the ring to enhance the look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.23 Carat Cushion-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 2.23 Carat Cushion-Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring This phenomenal blood-red ruby and diamond band is exquisite.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
The band has diamonds and natural rubies alternating around the entire ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
0.72 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Half-Eternity Engagement Ring featuring a total of 0.72 Carats Natural Ruby and 0.70 Carats of Diamond accents set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby eternity ring 14KT gold 1.14ct Natural Ruby ring Size 6.5
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning round eternity ring made with 14KT white gold and natural red rubies, untrated.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spark Creations Ruby and Pavé Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The five meticulously selected rubies form the centerpiece of this ring, arranged in a semi-eternity band to symbolize everlasting love and commitment.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14k White Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful Eternity ring has been set with three Natural Colorful Rubies and two Sparkling White Diamonds approx 2.5mm (0.1") round cut.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Wide Pave Eternity Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond in 18k Gold featuring natural sapphire and ruby of 6.7 carats and diamonds of 0.72 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1920s Burmese Ruby Platinum Engraved Eternity Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This antique 1920s Burmese ruby eternity ring is a beautiful piece of history. 38 French cut rubies are channel set in the platinum band which features milgrain and hand-engraved det...
Ruby, Platinum
Natural Ruby & Diamond Halo Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gem...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ENGLAND 1970 Octagonal Eternity Ring 18Kt Gold With 2.16 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An octagonal eternity ring with rubies & diamonds. This is a stunning octagonal shaped eternity ring, created in London England.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Half Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous half eternity band holds a 5 pt square cut ruby in-between 2pt diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Eternity 14K (18K Custom) Gold Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 14K (18K Custom) Gold Eternity Band Ring features a beautiful alternating pattern of deep red rubies and sparkling diamonds.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byard F. Brogan .15 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Wedding Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Byard F. Brogan classic Ruby and Diamond wedding band ring. Set with 15 square rubies totaling .45cts and 15 round cut diamonds totaling .15cts. The rubies and diamonds interval in g...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold 1/2 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds five rich red square rubies totalling 10pts and in between these stones are diamonds measuring a total of approx 15pts.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,576Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Baguette Ruby & Diamond Stackable Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half-eternity ring features 5 baguette cut rubies totaling 0.87 carats, set in rich 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
CRIERI Eternity Classic Ring In 18Kt Black Gold With 1.37 Cwt Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with rubies & diamonds designed by Crieri.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, 18k Gold
$1,260Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Baguette Ruby & Diamond Stackable Half Eternity Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half-eternity ring features 5 baguette cut rubies totaling 0.87 carats, set in rich 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.50 CT Ruby & 0.32 CT Diamond Alternating Eternity Band Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 14K solid yellow gold natural ruby and diamond alternating full eternity band ring, catalogued RIMJ-1061-RU, belongs to that third and most rarefied category.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring G-H SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies, Not Enhanced in any way 1.71CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, P...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set with 0.91 carats of round cut white diamonds, E color, VVS1 clarity and 0.67 carats of...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with 3 round cut white diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity, for total carats 0.14 and 33 rubies for...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Unheated 2 Carat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band in Platinum
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular eternity band features a fine 2.00 carat emerald-cut unheated ruby and over 3 carats in baguette cut diamonds!
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Baguette Cts 0.65 Diamond Baguette Cts 0.46 Eternity Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Handcrafted in 18k yellow gold weighing 2.87 grams, it features a striking combination of 9 baguette diamonds totaling 0.46 cts and 9 baguette rubies totaling 0.65 cts. The diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band. Alternate Half Eternity Platinum Band
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: L-M Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS2-SI2 Clarity Secondary...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.71 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Stretchable Eternity Band Ring G-H SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies, Not Enhanced in any way 1.71CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold, P...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.4ct Burmese Rubies & .6ct Round Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Easily sized due to its simple band on the underside, this ring is great for anyone. July Birthstone, Half-eternity ring, band ring, east-west setting, Burmese Ruby, 40th Wedding An...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Band Ring with 4.13 ct of Rubies and 0.25 ct of Diamonds. Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
The ring is an eternity band model (full circle), with a curly design, on which 4.13 ct of rubies and 0.25 ct of diamonds are set.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This gorgeous ring features a pattern of diamonds, sapphires and rubies going around the entire ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,214Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring beautifully blends the vibrancy of emeralds and rubies with the brilliance of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Diamond and Ruby Gold Band. Alternate Wedding Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.60mm Band Style: Eternity Band...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Stackable Half Eternity Ruby Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. The round shape represents love which will continue and makes your promises stay forever. T...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity 18K Rose Gold Band Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Crafted in precious rose gold, this shimmering look features alternation diamond in marquise shaped frames and bezel set round rubies in half eternity style.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Square Princess Cut Red Ruby & Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The red rubies and white diamonds exude a stunning contrast. 14K White Gold Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,718Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Ring beautifully blends the vibrancy of emeralds and rubies with the brilliance of natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
$3,048Sale Price|20% Off
1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring, a stunning piece crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Alternate Red Pink Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Inspired by the Art Deco period, this Aimée ring features 0.86 carats of alternate round brilliant cut diamonds and baguette ruby, elegantly framed by a millgrain edge.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Wedding Band - Size 6 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Wedding Band - Size 6 1/2.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Alex Jona Baguette Cut Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Eternity Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold eternity band ring irregularly set with 1.80 carats of baguette cut rubies and 20 round cut white diamonds weig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona Baguette Cut Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, handmade in Italy, eternity ring band in 18 karat white gold, set with 31 baguette-cut natural rubies weighing 3.35 carats in total, alternating baguette...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Round Natural Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant half eternity band ring features four vibrant natural round rubies weighing approximately 0.63 carats, set in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Gold Wedding Band. Alternate Eternity Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.60mm Band Style: Eternity Band...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,872Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Inspired 1.5ct Ruby & Diamond Halo Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This half band ring is features a 1.5 carat natural oval rubies in 14K yellow gold. and vibrant with a total stone weight of 1.5 carats, each measuring approximately 5.06X3.15 mm an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$737Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Emerald Ruby Diamond Spinner Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver for her
Located in New York, NY
This ring features emerald and ruby gemstones totalling 1.94 carats, accented with 0.46 carats of diamonds, all set in 925 sterling silver. Each 2 mm round gemstone is finely arrange...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band. Alternate Band 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Baguette Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.55mm Band Style: Half Eternity Band ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
$2,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.35 Carat Baguette Cut Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
1.35 Carat Baguette Cut Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.35 carats and diamonds of 0.224 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Halo Natural Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gemstones are identical in size or color. This ruby and diamond band ring features a row of oval-cut rubie...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Oval Ruby Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stack Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gemstones are identical in size or color. This eternity-style band features a full row of oval rubies, eac...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Natural Diamond Eternity Band Stack Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
NOTE: The color and size of natural gemstones may slightly vary, as no two gemstones are identical in size or color. This eternity-style band features a full row of oval rubies, eac...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Band. Alternate Wedding Band 14K White Gold 2.55m
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Baguette Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.55mm Band Style: Half Eternity Band ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.78 Carat Alternating Ruby and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This wedding band features 18 natural rubies of 0.44 carats, alternating with 18 round brilliant diamonds of 0.34 carats. The stones weigh 0.78 carats total. Set in 18K white gold. S...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond Pink Ruby Wedding Band. Diamond Eternity Band Platinum Links
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 US, Not Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite and rare Art Deco band showcases the timeless elegance...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$1,024Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Marquise 1.12 Ct. Natural Ruby & Diamond Eternity Half Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring is crafted in rich 14k yellow gold and features a striking design of marquise-cut rubies totaling 1.12 carats. Each vivid ruby is framed in delicate halos of roun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$428Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Baguette Cut Ruby & Diamond Half-Eternity Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant in its simplicity, this delicate band ring is crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold and showcases a richly colored 0.15-carat baguette-cut ruby at its center. Flanked by a shi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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