14K Yellow Gold Butterfly Heart Ring with Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The Butterfly Heart Ring is a charming blend of elegance and whimsy, crafted from radiant 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Heart Shape Burmese Ruby, Sapphire with Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Ruby 3.01 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.21 carats from Madagasgar with Baguette Diamond 1.25 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (GIA Certified - Both Stones) Width: 1.0 cm L...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Double hearts set side by side meant “bound together” and were traditionally set with gemstones and used for betrothal in the 1800s Some of the gems that appear in combination in the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Heart Shape Ruby Diamond Onyx Cocktail Ring Deco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The heart shape and diamond ruby ring features a faceted heated Mozambique ruby of brilliant color weighing 5.20 carats.
White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby Diamond Heart Cocktail Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality ruby which make in invisible setting. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years. The invisible is a highly tech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,875Sale Price / item|25% Off
"Love" Ring with Ruby Heart and Diamond Set in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "Love" ring with 1 heart shape cut ruby weighing .40ts. and 28 round full cut diamonds weighing .25pts. spelling out "love".
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Shape Ruby with Baguette Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.42 carats with Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.47 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Spectacular Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Set with 4.0 carats of superb rubies and 2.0 carats of fine white diamonds (F color and VS clarity), this spectacular ring is all about amazing color and playfully unique visual dime...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS-Certified 4.66 Carat Unheated Mozambique Heart-Shaped Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking celebration of rarity and color, this magnificent ring is centered on a 5.02 carat natural ruby of exceptional vivid red saturation. Expertly fashioned in an elegant oval ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A timeless tribute to vintage elegance, this exquisite ring features a rich, fiery ruby at its heart, weighing 0.83cts., symbolizing passion and strength.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated Heart Shape Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Burmese Ruby 1.29 carats with Diamond 0.65 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.54 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.52 carats with Diamond 0.71 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.79 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.64 carats with Diamond 0.74 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.01 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Heart Ruby and Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s "Universe" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby 1.39 Carat and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold, Heart Shaped Prongs
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice Burma Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sacchi Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Large Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s Universe Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,224Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Heart Ruby Diamond Proposal Ring Gift for Valentine in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Modern Heart Ruby Diamond Proposal Ring Gift for Valentine in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.39 carats and diamonds of 0.54 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pigeon Blood Burmese Ruby Diamond Heart Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is complemented by 2 heart-shape diamonds set on its sides and weighing a total of 0.47 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold, 2.09 Carat Ruby Heart and 1.17 Carat Diamond Ring
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers NYC crafted this beautiful one of a kind ring which centers a 2.09 all natural Ruby heart, which is surrounded by .78 carats of baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable cluster ring meticulously crafted from platinum. At its heart lies a captivating ruby, radiating a deep red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sacchi Small Heart Ruby and Diamonds Gemstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Lovely Small Size Heart Ruby and Diamonds Satin Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, from Sacchi’s Universe Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Baguette Ring A truly regal masterpiece, this striking ring features a deep crimson ruby at its heart, its rich hue exuding timeless sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Oval Ruby Halo Ring with Diamond Heart Accents
Located in Antwerp, BE
Often referred to as the "King of Gems," the ruby represents passion and courage, while the flanking hearts make this an ideal choice for an anniversary gift, a promise ring, or a ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Thai Heart Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.56 carats with Diamond 0.77 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.0 grams GIA 6485732633 "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Love Ring 18K Gold 0.50 Carat White Diamonds Heart Cut
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Design collection One of a Kind 18 Karat White Gold 1 Carat Ruby Heart Cut 0.50 Carat White Diamonds Heart Engagement Love Ring.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Heart Motif Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ring features a striking deep-red center stone set in a warm yellow gold band with an elegant, openwork design. The ruby sits in the middle like a glowing focal point, framed by...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous ruby and diamond cluster ring taken from the Victorian period.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
AAA Heart Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Valentine Ring Gift in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Heart Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Valentine Ring Gift in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.83 carats and diamonds of 0.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 11, 88 Carats of Rubies and Diamond Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From love ❤️ collection, a magnificent double hearts design for this original ring with two pieces of Burma rubies of 8,20 carats and diamonds round brilliant and baguettes cut of 3,...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.35ct Sapphire and Ruby Double Heart Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Victorian double heart crowned ring features a romantic design of two entwined hearts with two beautiful gemstones at their centres, a 0.35 carat ruby and a 0.35 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous navette cluster ring from the early 20th century. At its heart lies a striking round faceted ruby possessing a captivating pinky undertone.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Ring 0.52 Heart Cut Ruby 0.24 White Diamonds Brilliant Cut
Located in Bergamo, BG
Ring made of 18kt white gold with natural heart-cut ruby for ct.0.52 and natural white brilliant-cut diamond surround for ct.0.24 ------------------------------------------------- I...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Burma Ruby with Heart Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Burma Ruby with Heart Diamonds White Gold Ring with Certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moonlight Heart Ring in 18ct White Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Unveil the hidden beauty of the cosmos with the Moonlight Heart Ring where diamonds, sapphires, and rubies meet in perfect harmony.
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18...
Heart Shape Ruby, Green Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.35 carats, Green Sapphire 4.35 carats and Diamond 0.19 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 10.83grams ...
Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Ruby and 0.75 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Shape Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 2 Ct Ruby & 0.75 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Heart Shape Ring Ruby approximately 2 ct Diamonds approximately 0,75 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$699Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds. July birthstone ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Stunning Ct 3, 74 of Burma Ruby and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From love ❤️ collection, amazing design in 18k gold with heart cut Burma ruby 2,50 ct and round brilliant cut diamonds 1,24 ct E/F-VS. Handcrafted by artisan goldsmith. Excellent man...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 0.81 Carat Ruby Burmese No Heat and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and diamond cocktail ring 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18KT yellow gold cocktail ring with natural untreated rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat Heart Shape Burma Vivid Red Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA certified 2 carat heart-shaped vivid red corundum ruby cocktail ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Heart and Ruby Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring in 18k White Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Heart and Ruby Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.48 carats and diamond of 0.31 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 0.53 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Red Ruby Diamond Double Heart Vintage Style Crown Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A vintage style sapphire and ruby double heart ring, set with oval shaped blue sapphire weighing .25 carats and ruby weighing .20 carats, both set to the center of round cut diamond ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 0.85 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring showcases a 0.85-carat GIA-certified heart-cut red ruby from Burma, left untreated to highlight its natural, rich color (certificate number GIA5506603556).
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt Bi Color Ring, 0.85 Carat Diamonds & 2.47 ct Heart Cut Rubies and Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Bicolor Ring With 0.85 Carat Diamonds & 2.47 ct. Heart Cut Precious Stones Beautiful and unique solid 18 kt gold bi color ring with Marquise diamond in the center, brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Certified Ct 9, 70 of Burma Ruby and Diamonds on Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
From ❤️ love collection, exclusive design in 18k gold with heart cut Burma ruby ct 8,60 and round brilliant cut diamonds ct 1,10 F/VS. Handmade by artisan goldsmith. Excellent manufa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Pinky Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond pinky ring features a chestnut shape faceted African ruby of brilliant color weighing 2.04 carats. The center stone is flanked on one side by a row of large cust...
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Oval Ruby and Accented Diamond Bypass Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
At its heart an oval ruby accented with Diamond Bypass Ring 15 round diamonds approx. 0.15 carats, and one oval ruby approx 0.60cts Metal: Solid Platinum 100% Natural Ruby Cut: Oval ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
$816Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ancient Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ancient Heart Shape Ruby & Diamond Three Stone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.78 carats and diamond of 0.08 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated 2.09ct Burma Ruby No Heat & Diamond Platinum Ring + Certificate
Located in bangkok, TH
Shipping $120 dhl or Fedex NOTE: a 3ct heart shape ruby sold in a ring for $120,000 at Sotheby’s Hongkong last year!!
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
IGI Certified 2.98 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Its prominent size, 7.90×8.33 mm, ensures that it makes a profound statement. Framing the heart-shaped Ruby is an extensive and brilliant setting of Forty-Four Natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Vivid Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold ring set with a stunning vivid red heart cut ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Wailea, HI
Order now and make a statement with the Oscar Heyman Diamond and Ruby Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cluster Ruby Heart Ring with Halo of Diamonds in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Cluster Ruby Heart Ring with Halo of Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.97 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.7ct Contemporary Silver Diamond and Ruby Fashion Ring, India
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The 3.7 Carat Diamond and Ruby Fashion Ring exudes a timeless elegance, perfectly blending the fiery brilliance of rubies with the scintillating sparkle of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
GIA Certified 0.78 Carat Ruby Burmese No Heat Pigeon Blood and Diamond Ring
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ring by REWA Jewelry which reimagines the timeless Toi et Moi style with a captivating pairing of a heart-shaped diamond and a rich ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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