Natural Pear Shape Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: Gemstone at the centre: Very high quality Heated Pear shaped Natural Pigeon Blood Ruby 38 round brilliant cut diamonds with total carat weight of 0.38ct Qual...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.80 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.80 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Apprx. 8.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.90 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.90 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 7.00 Carats (lead glass filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 14.20 x 10....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.65 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.65 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 8.75 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 13.03 x 10.89 mm N...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
13.30 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13.30 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 12.50 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 14.03 x 12.00mm ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.80 Carat Gorgeous Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.80 Carats Gorgeous Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Pear Cut Red Rubies Weight is: 1.80 Carats Natural Round Diamonds Weight is: 1.00 Carat (color...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 1.13 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring is a masterclass in classic luxury and vibrant color, centered around a magnificent 1.13-carat natural ruby. Originating from Burma (Myanmar), a region historical...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring 1.98 K in 18K White Gold, Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
1.98 carat ruby ring and diamonds in 18 carat white gold in a petticoat shape.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.41 Carat Ruby and 1.07 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
0.97 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant and dainty Ruby Diamond Ring can be a modern Engagement/Promise ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow Central Diamond Sapphires Rubies Rose, White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fabulous and elegant 14 kt rose and white gold ring with ruby stones and sapphires 8.78 ct that form a luminous flower, on the sides of this ring there are diamonds with various cut...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
Lizard White Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x3.30x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "28 White Diamonds 0.11 CT 42 Green Garnet 0.63 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 6.39 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gem...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage GIA 2.58 carat ruby diamond 18k white gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k white gold and hallmarked with purity and makers marks, the ring has a polished, refined finish that complements both the ruby and diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
2.21 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring Studded in 18 Karat White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Cushion Shaped Ruby - 2.21 Carats Diamond - 0.55 Carat 18Kt White Gold -3.37 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Ruby 3.15Ctw And Diamond 0.75Ctw Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold Size 5
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ruby and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in lustrous 14k white gold, it features a center prong set oval cut pinkish red ruby with round, baguette and princess cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearls and Diamonds. July birthstone ruby ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural ruby, pearls and diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bypass Cluster Ring Description: This vibrant cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a dynamic bypass design that wraps elegantly around the...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K White Gold, Circa 2018, 1 Carat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Stunning Ruby Solitaire Halo ring with scrolled accenting shank set in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Citrine Ruby Peridot Diamond Geometric Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Citrine Art Deco Ring is crafted in 14K white gold with a vibrant citrine surrounded by Ruby, peridots, and diamonds.
Ruby, Peridot, Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$17,369Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Ruby White Diamond Rose Gold Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 14 K Diamond 2-RND57-0,11 ct Diamond 2-RND57-0,07-4/8 Diamond 6-RND57-0,14-7/6 Ruby 120-2,13 Т(5)/3A Size 7.8 USA Weight 9,85 grams With a heritage of ancient fine ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Engagement Ring: Untreated Burmese Ruby, Diamonds, White Gold, c. 1975
Located in Berlin, DE
Rose Red Vintage Cluster Ring With Untreated Burmese Ruby & Diamonds in White Gold, c. 1975 A natural ruby of fantastic colour, sparkling with wonderful purplish-red reflections...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 3.05Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
The modern style of the ring is accentuated by the 18K white gold band, which provides a sleek and contemporary foundation.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.35 Carat Ruby and 0.25 Carat Diamond Band Ring in 14K White Gold.
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Key Attributes Total Ruby Weight: 0.35 Carat Ruby Count: 5 Total Diamond Weight: 0.25 Carat Diamond Count: 8 Round Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I2 Setting Style: Pro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
DE GRISOGONO 18k white gold RUBY & DIAMOND Ring 6.5
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic De Grisogono marquise Burmese ruby snake-motif ring crafted in 18K white gold, rising from a sculptural, serpent-like pavé hoop set entirely with black diamonds.
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with pearl, ruby and diamonds. Pear ruby ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Exceptional 18k white Gold cluster ring features a 2.07 Carat oval-cut Ruby, surrounded by round brilliant cut Diamonds for a total approx. weight of 1.60 carats color H/I Vs clarity.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late- Victorian Style Ruby and Diamond Ladies Ring Set in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A captivating and colorful quintet of richly saturated, oval shaped vibrant raspberry-red rubies, together weighing 1.27 carat weight total, are interspersed by bright white and spar...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Enamel 14k gold ring with ruby and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
"Floral" 14 kt solid gold ring with enamel Green Leaves with natural ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
18kt White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds & Rubies, Italy 1980
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three stone White Diamond Ruby Halo RIng in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Encircling the center is a meticulously set line of white round diamonds (0.47cts.), creating a luminous halo that enhances sparkle from every angle.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Red Ruby Ring with White Diamond Surround
Located in London, GB
Its pinkish red colour contrasts not only with the diamonds’ sparkling white, but also with the ring’s classic white gold band.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco, Rose Cut 8.25ct, Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 8.25 Carat Ruby, Rose Cut Diamonds, 18K White Gold Metal Purity: 18k Diamond Carat: 3.50ct Colored Stone: Ruby 8.25 ct Weight: 11.8 Grams...
Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearl and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid yellow gold ring with natural ruby, pearl and diamond. July birthstone ring.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
$942Sale Price / item|44% Off
Oval ruby, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Oval ruby, tsavorite and diamonds 14k gold ring. Red ruby gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
0.57 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Showcases an emerald cut ruby weighing 0.57 carats, surrounded by a single row of round brilliant diamonds all over in a seamless design. Set in an 18k white gold, Colorless Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,987Sale Price|39% Off
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
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Rendered in 18ct white gold, this piece features a single slightly risen ruby at the centre which is framed by, firstly, a circulating array of round brilliant diamonds and then a ma...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rosior one-off Ruby Beads and Diamond Cocktail Ring set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Cocktail Ring manufactured in White Gold with Ruby Beads applied over: - 159 G-VVS Diamonds with 1,08 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Mouawad, Ruby and Diamond Rosette Ring
By Mouawad
Located in Chicago, IL
Made with exceptional detail, this ring is perfect for any collection. Ring size: 6 1/2 Metal: 18 karat white and blackened gold Stamp: 750 MOUAWAD Gross weight: 14.6 grams Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.89 Carat Brilliant cut Flower Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning well-crafted flower ring showcasing a 0.44 carat of briiliant cut 4o diamonds and 0.89 carat of 5 lush red rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA 18K White Gold 2.45 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18K White Gold 2.45 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring Style: Ruby & Diamond Ring Material: 18k White Gold Gemstone Details: Approximately 2.45 carats of GIA C...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.70 Carat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Diamonds weigh 0.35 carats total. Set in a polished 18K white gold mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Cut Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 0.71 ct Gemstone pcs - 1 Gemstone shape - Pear Gemstone size - 7.5 x 4.5 mm Diamond weight - 0....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$6,474Sale Price|44% Off
New Modern 1.07 Carat Ruby 1.17 Carat Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Jade with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 6.71 carats with Ruby 3.49 carats and Diamond 0.74 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.98 grams "We f...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Pink Tourmaline Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Pink Tourmaline Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Ring Details: 18k White Gold (stamped "750"), no trademark.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold,...
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.48Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Crafted in 18K white gold with a modern aesthetic, this ring showcases a double halo setting that brings an added layer of brilliance and grace.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Coral 5.95 carats with Ruby 1.78 carats and Diamond 0.45 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 9.89 grams "We fi...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peridot with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 4.26 carats with Ruby 1.10 carats and Diamond 0.70 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 49 Total Weight: 6.88 grams Per...
Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.96 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring is casted in 18K White Gold and weighs approximately 6.7 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold & Platinum, 1930s French, Diamond and Ruby Cross Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum- French Hallmarked Circa 1930s Step into the elegance of the 1930s with this stunning Art Deco cocktail ring, a true masterpiece ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K White Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring, 20th Century, SI1 Clarity
Located in Derby, NY
Featuring vintage details, this 14K white gold ring showcases the timeless beauty of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1981 Classic Collection Ring: 0.33ct Diamonds and 0.5ct Ruby in 18K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Gold Purity: Crafted with precision in luxurious 18k white gold, this wedding band ring weighs 2.45 grams, ensuring both durability and opulence.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
1981 Classic Collection Ring: 0.33ct Diamonds and 0.5ct Ruby in 14K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Gold Purity: Crafted with precision in luxurious 14k white gold, this wedding band ring weighs 2.114 grams, ensuring both durability and opulence.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.30ct Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 9K Yellow & White Gold
Located in London, GB
- Ruby and diamond cluster ring - 0.30ct oval natural ruby of Myanmar (Burma) origin, 4.97 x 4.04 x 1.75mm - Twelve single-cut diamonds, approx 0.12ct total (H-I / VS-SI) - 9K yellow...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold
0.33 Carat Round Cut Cluster 18 Karat White Gold Halo Engagement Diamond Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This Beautiful 0.33 Carat White Round Cut Diamond Cluster Halo ring is set in 18 Karat White Gold and color H clarity SI1.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Blue Topaz & Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This gorgeous ring would make a perfect engagement ring. 14K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brilliant Ruby and Halo Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14k White Gold Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Ruby Gemstone Weight - 1.18 cts Gemstone Size - 3 mm Diamond Weight - 0.438 cts Diamond Size - 1.5 mm Gross Weight - ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Designer Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Circa 1950 CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL: 18k yellow and white Gold GEM STONE: Ruby 0.95 carats, Diamond 0.90 total carats RING SIZE: US 5 - IT 10 - FR 50 - UK K, Resizabl...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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