Vintage 14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Graceful and timeless, this 14K white gold ruby and diamond ballerina ring showcases a vibrant natural ruby surrounded by an elegant fan of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Twist Ring, 0.24ct
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Snake Heads Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Snake Heads Width: ~0.70" Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Ring Size: 8.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 4 round red rubies Ruby Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Ring Studded With Rubies And Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant ladies white gold ring, set with five rubies and four tiny diamonds. Hallmarked.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Checkerboard Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A distinctive antique ring dating to 1890–1900, designed with a striking checkerboard arrangement of old European cut diamonds and synthetic rubies set in silver topped 14k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
14k Gold Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Floral Ring, 2.73ct Ruby, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. These are rings made of emerald, ruby, diamond, and 14-carat gold. At its center lies a stri...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby Cocktail 14k Gold Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Metal: 14k gold Weight 2.38 gr depends from size Gemstones Ruby: oval cabochon shape, color red, VS transparent clarity, weight 1 ct approx Diamonds: 4 pieces (4x0.01 ct - 0.04...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Captivating 14k Gold Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring, 6.00ct Ruby, New
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. These are rings made of Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, and 14-carat gold. At its heart glows a capt...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold in 14k Gold
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Three stone ruby and diamond ring handcrafted in 14k yellow gold.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,396Sale Price / item|20% Off
Designer Natural Ruby and Diamond Band, 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Flower and Diamond Center Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 6 red rubies Ruby Carat Weight: ~0.50 carats Diamond Carat Weight: 0.10 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 red...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 4.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 red r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.1 Grams Ring Height: 7.6 mm Gemstone Specificati...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Flower Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Height: 9 mm Gemstone Specificatio...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant three-stone ring features a trio of richly hued oval-cut gemstones — ruby, sapphire, and emerald — each haloed in a fine frame of diamonds and set on a 14K yellow gold t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cocktail This tremendous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.0ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF10-070826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Vibrant and unapologetically bold, this estate cocktail ring presents a vivid 1.25-carat round ruby center flanked by 1.00 carat of tapered baguette diamonds arranged in fan-shaped b...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tanzanite, Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Tanzanite, Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features a pastel violet-blue oval tanzanite set in four prongs at the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Gold Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring, 1.45ct Diamonds
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features RUBY, BLUE SAPP...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Rachel Koen Ruby and Diamonds Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful round ruby and diamond engagement ring is crafted in fine 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
14K Rose Gold 0.45ct Diamond and Star Ruby Ring MF16-062426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The detailed 14K Rose Gold setting showcases Diamonds totaling 0.45 carats and Star Rubies with a total weight of 1.0 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
LeVian 14K Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Ruby and Pave Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: LeVian Material: 14K yellow gold Rubies: 26 baguette cut= 0.61cttw Diamonds: 72 round cut= 0.36cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1-SI2 Dimensions: the ring measures 11.5mm wide at...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 1.80tcw Art Deco Ruby Cocktail Ring, Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elegantly displayed is a vintage ruby and diamond ring. Expertly handcrafted in gleaming 14K yellow gold; this ring features numerous natural rubies that lay horizontally across the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a prong-set red ruby accented by round diamonds in a 7-stone design.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k white gold Art Deco Ruby and Diamond ring. The center stone is a pear-shaped 6 x 4-millimeter ruby with an approximate weight of 0.60 carats mounted in a bezel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Red Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.4 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 oval red ruby Ruby Carat Weight: ~ 0.52 carats Ruby M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive 1.80Ct Natural Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $5,000.00 Ruby Treatment: Heat Total Round Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.40c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Radiant Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Rose Gold Crafted in 14k rose gold, this antique ring features a sculptural floral design set with 0.25 carats total weight of diamonds and 0....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby and Square Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.2 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 red ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6.25 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 2.0 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 1 r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Splendid Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $2,000.00 Total Natural Round Cut Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 0.25 Carats Natural Round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,640Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White and Rose Gold Stackable Rings with Diamonds and Rubies
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white and rose gold stack-able rings; stones: 42 round diamonds color: G clarity: VS weight: .90pts. additional stones: 21 rubies weight: .47pts. gold: 14k size: 6.5 *pick color...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$768Sale Price|20% Off
Graceful Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Graceful Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold Crafted in 14k white gold, this vintage ring features a striking tapered design set with vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds acr...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,360Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K White Gold Pear Cut Ruby and Diamond Bridal Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and diamond ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.32ct Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Ring MF01-070826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold and architectural, this estate ring features three cabochon-cut gemstonesa central round ruby and two blue sapphire cabochonseach bezel-set within their own diamond pave halo on...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian ruby diamond 14k rose gold horseshoe ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 14k rose gold, the ring has a warm blush tone that beautifully complements both the rubies and old mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby And Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby And Enamel Ring In very good condition.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
$1,162Sale Price|40% Off
Ruby and Diamond Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring 14Kyellow gold. The ring set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 0.73 ct, average VS2-SI1 clarity, average H colou...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
IGI Certified 1.12 Carat Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 1.12 Carat Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 14K Gold Created as a one-of-a-kind jewel, this exceptional ring is the only example ever produced, and no identical piece w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,400Sale Price / item|22% Off
14k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Fashion Stacking Ring
By Ideal Luxury
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 14k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Fashion Stacking Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.34 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The total carat weight of the ring is 1.34 carats. The ring is casted in 14K White Gold and weighs approximately 4.6 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 8-9 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat yellow gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Retro Diamond and Ruby 14K Rose Gold Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This delightful and charming Retro period ring from the 1940s is a true testament to timeless elegance, crafted in warm 14K rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
8.53 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Statement Fine Jewelry 14KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
⸻ Details • Center Stone: Natural Ruby • Carat Weight: 8.53 carats • Cut: Cushion Cut • Accent Stones: 20 Round Brilliant Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.20 ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring – 0.42 Carat Total Weight, 14k Gold
Located in Warszawa, PL
his refined ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a harmonious combination of a vibrant ruby and sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire And Ruby 0.67ct Ring
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • Gold GR: 3.19GR • 0.15ct Natural Diamond • 0.21ct Natural Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring in 14K Gold, India, 1.0ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby, an emerald and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold
$706Sale Price / item|25% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Rose Sapphires, Tourmaline and Diamonds Cherry Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, rose sapphires, tourmaline and diamonds.
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Ruby Engagement Ring with Invisible Set Rubies and Diamond in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the glamour of Art Deco design, the ring combines the craftsmanship of an Invisible Set Ring with the brilliance of a Ruby Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 8 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: .10ct, Transitional Round, J color, I1 Clarit...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 11.04ct Ruby and 0.21tcw Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This piece stands out as both a statement ring and a timeless collectible. Weight: 5.6 Grams Stone: 11.04ct Ruby, 0.21tcw Diamond Measurements: 26.55 x 20.73 x 20.16mm Size: 8 Hallm...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Materials: ruby, diamond, 14k gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k yellow gold diamond and ruby cluster cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 0.41cts & Diamond 0.06cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby and a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Round ruby flower 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold Star Anise Flower ring with genuine ruby and diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
$5,920Sale Price|37% Off
Natural Ruby 5cts & Diamond 0.65cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a ruby & a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mens Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Gold Band Estate
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous estate ring for a gentleman is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Heart Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An evocative antique ring with two gold hearts, accented by a natural ruby and rose cut diamond bound together with a delicately rendered silver-topped diamond bow.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
14K White Gold 0.94ct Diamond and 0.64ct Ruby Cluster Ring, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This grand 14K white gold marquise-shaped cluster ring from the 1960s showcases a stunning combination of diamonds and rubies, embodying elegance and substantial beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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