18K Yellow Gold 5.23 Carat Oval Ruby and Cadillac Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a striking 5.23 carat oval ruby as the centerpiece, flanked by two Cadillac-cut diamonds totaling 0.68 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & diamond Ring 2.47 Carat total weight, 14K Yellow Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A classic and classy ring set with a 2.17 carat Ruby square Emerald shape adorned with smaller round diamonds wit a total weight of 0.30 Carat set in 14K yellow gold Ruby Diamond R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Band
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A wide ruby and diamond band with unique serpent scale design. .84 carats of Ruby .50 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds Approximately 14.5 mm wide set in 18k white gold
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Statement Ring 9.85 CTTW 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details • Center Stone: Oval Ruby • Ruby Weight: 8.75 Carats • Accent Stones: 28 Round Brilliant Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 1.10 Carats • Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold • To...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This beautiful, cluster style 18 karat yellow gold ring weighs 5.50 grams. It contains a center 5.5x5mm oval-shaped natural ruby mounted in a bezel setting, with a carat weight of ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a vibrant ruby accented by sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Terrell and Zimmelman
Located in Wailea, HI
Burma Ruby and Diamond Cigar Band Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold One Oval Cut Ruby Weighing 1.08 Carats [Burmese bright with no imperfections visible to the naked eye] Two Tapered Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Gorgeous gold ring with a center stone ruby and side diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$172,500
Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Set in a handmade platinum and 18k yellow gold mounting with 1.02 carats of colorless white side diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby
Oval Ruby Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 8.79 Carats 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Center Stone: Natural Oval Ruby – 7.37 CTs • Diamonds: 1.42 CTs (round & baguette cut) • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Total Weight: 5.6 grams • Style: Halo / Statemen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming 18K yellow gold ring from the 1970s features a unique puffed, ribbed design, bringing both texture and elegance to the piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mounted in a 14k yellow gold ring. US ring size 7.5.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring Description: This three-stone gypsy-style ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a low-profile, domed mounting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,261Sale Price|20% Off
Rubies and Diamonds Ring, 750 Yellow Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- Description of the - 750 Yellow gold - hallmarked with the fineness - 3 rubies, faceted, total approx. 2.03 ct - 14 brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.14 ct - Ring size: 53/54...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22ct yellow gold Ruby and Diamond engagement ring
Located in London, GB
22ct yellow gold Ruby and Diamond engagement ring Indian asian wedding ceremony.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 4.06ct Ruby, 0.60ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with our stunning 18k yellow gold ring, featuring a captivating 4.06-carats rubies at its center, surrounded by a dazzling array of 0.60 carats of sp...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
The overall design feels bold yet wearable, with a continuous flow that wraps naturally around the hand. Rubies and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, with a total weight of 6.45 g fi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.36ct Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, USA
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Ruby diamond halo ring set on 18k gold. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Stone Origin: Mozambique Stone Color: Vivid Red Pigeon Blood Stone Weight: 1.36...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 7 GAI Certified- This lovely ring features one pear shaped ruby (5 mm x 4 mm) surrounded by 28 baguette diamonds and 11 round brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$38,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Cartier ring is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, fully assayed, and showcases a refined and timeless design centered around a vivid natural ruby composition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Ring, 5.45ct Ruby, 2.3ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
RED RUBY RING WITH DIAMONDS IN YELLOW GOLD 14k yellow gold Ring size: 8 Sapphire: 5.45ct, 10x10mm Diamonds: 2.3ct, VS clarity, E-F color Retail: $7,500
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
8.36 Carat Oval Ruby, Half Moon Diamond and Diamond Halo Ring, Two-Tone Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Center Stone: Oval Ruby, 8.36 carats • Side Stones: Half-Moon Diamonds, 0.51 carats total • Accent Stones: Round Brilliant Diamonds, approx. 0.44 carats total • Metal:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.05 carat diamond and 0.87 carat natural ruby, 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set vintage cocktail ring; part of our antique and vintage jew...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this vintage ring showcases a vivid 2.85 carat oval ruby, flanked by two VS2 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.42 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Centered by an oval Ruby of 1.49 carat and Diamond of 2.8 carat total estimated F color and VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring. Centered by an oval Ruby of 0.54 carat and 20 Diamond of 0,69 carat total estimated F color and VVS2 clarity .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This contemporary ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.87ct Ruby And Diamond Flower 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 • 0.37ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.55ct Natural Ruby • Diamond Col...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.08ct Diamond And Ruby Claw 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: 4.30GR • 0.28ct Natural Diamond • 0.90ct Natural Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby And Diamond Flower 0.33ct 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: 2.43GR • 0.25ct Natural Diamond • 0.08ct Natural Ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cluster 2.98ct 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: 3.85 • 0.18ct Natural Diamond • 2.80ct Natural Ruby • ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful cluster ring is made in 14k yellow gold with an exceptional combination of natural sapphire, ruby and diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Alternating Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 14KT yellow gold, this vibrant band ring features a striking alternating pattern of vivid rubies and sparkling round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Square Ruby and Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Handsome 18 Karat Yellow Gold Square Top Ring Featuring 17 Channel and Bezel Set Square and Oval Rubies Totaling 1.00 Carat, Accented By 16 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds of VS Clarity...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Anniversary Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Diamond and Ruby anniversary band set on 18k yellow gold. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Ruby and Diamond Stone Size: 3mm Stone Weight: Diamond 0.55 total carat weight, Ruby 0.60 tot...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Perfect as a statement piece or right-hand ring, this design beautifully marries the warmth of yellow gold with the fire of rubies and the icy brilliance of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ring size 6 Can be sized Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold (stamped and/or tested)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 4.75 GAI Certified- This lovely ring feature one cushion cut ruby (6 mm) and four round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K yel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.29c Carat Ruby and 0.60 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring features a total of 0.33 carats of oval-cut diamonds and 0.10 carats of round-cut diamonds, graded GH in color and VS–SI in clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Ruby and Diamond Baguette Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1960s 18K yellow gold ring that features bright white baguette diamonds and stunning vibrant rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning 18k yellow gold ring features a vibrant ruby as its centerpiece, beautifully complemented by baguette-cut diamonds that add an elegant shimmer.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 11ct Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold vintage ring features a richly saturated, GIA-certified natural ruby, set in a heavy 18k yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,650 / item
Pear Rubies & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear Rubies & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring 1.04 Cts of Natural Ruby and 0.99 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 5.6 Grams of 18K Yellow Gold No two products are exactly same, th...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Rings size US 6.5 Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring dazzles with its embellishment of rubies with a collective estimated weight of 0.45 carats and dazzling diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring .75tcw 4.9gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring. The Ruby is natural, 50ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K Yellow Gold - 18 = 0.36 twt Baguette cut diamond - .94 CT Round cut ruby - Contemporary - Size 6.5 4.49 Grams The is an absolutely stunning contemporary ring made in 14k ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Center Stones: Rubies (Oval Cut) Total Ruby Weight: 3.28CT Total Weight Accent Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 0.08CT Total Weight Diamond Cut: Round S...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Synthetic Star Ruby and Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Synthetic Star Ruby and Diamond Men's Ring Description: This retro-style men's band is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a central 2.00-carat oval cabochon s...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a 0.24 carat total weight of rubies accented by 0.27 carat total weight of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant 21st Century 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond And Ruby Cluster 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Located in London, GB
Antique Diamond And Ruby Cluster 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Beautiful ruby halo.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby Solitaire and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
The ring is in size 7 and can be resized. Center Stone: Ruby .40 carat Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring size: 7 (can be resized)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,330 / item
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.22 ct Stone Size - 1.5 mm Stone Shape - Square Diamond weight - 0.75 Carat Diamond Size - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant vintage ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed with a striking cluster of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring. 0.70ct Round Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
The ruby’s rich, deep hue creates a stunning contrast against the platinum and yellow gold setting, while the surrounding diamonds amplify its brilliance.
Ruby, Yellow 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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