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
Ruby, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Elegant ring in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with a ce...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,276Sale 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 across ...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 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
$2,872Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Pavé Split Band Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby and Diamond Pavé Split Band Ring in 14K White Gold Crafted in 14K white gold, this contemporary ring features an oval red ruby in a smooth bezel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Ruby White Diamond White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18k white gold solitaire ring centering a 3.17 carat cushion cut Ruby.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,812Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and statement turquoise, ruby, and diamond ring. Center Arizona turquoise surrounded by 4.20ct of round rubies heat and 0.60ct of round brilliant diamonds. 4.80ct total ge...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Circular Diamond Ruby White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Charming Ring in 14 kt White Gold Studded With Very Bright ct 2,80 Diamonds And Carre-Cut Rubies.
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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
IGI Certified White Gold Diamonds and 3.40ct Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The IGI Certified White Gold Diamonds and 3.40ct Ruby Cocktail Ring is a dazzling statement piece that exudes sophistication and luxury.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Art Deco Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Add vintage-inspired charm to your collection with this Fabulous 14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Art Deco Ring. This exquisite piece features natural round rubies weighing 0.2 carats and...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 5.4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' 18k white gold ring with ruby and diamonds. Stamped 18k, 75,0 and weighs 5.1 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.06ct Diamond 1.80ct Ruby 18k White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and luxurious ring crafted in 18k white gold, stamped Br2.06 R1.80 18Kt, featuring an opulent pavé design of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vivid Red Ruby and White Sapphire Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful ring, it features three emerald-cut vivid red rubies weighing 2.45 carat alternating with two white sapphires weighing 2.23 carat, surrounded by a flurry of white diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.70ct Ruby burma and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
2.70ct Ruby burma and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Ruby and Diamond 3-Row Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Rubies: 30 baguette cut= 2.26cttw Diamonds: 12 round cut= 0.24cttw Color: G-H Clarity: I1-I2 Diamonds: 10 tapered baguette cut= 0.40cttw Col...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 14kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Entourage Ring, 2.65ct
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds Weight: 0.15 carat Cut: Brilliant cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Quality: Very good Gemstone: Ruby Cut: Oval cut Colour: Red Weight: 2.50 carat Jewel: Ring Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Ruby Cushion and Brilliant Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Ruby: 2.05ct total weight. Diamond: 24 stones - 3.00ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones. U.S size 6.25.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.10ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF21-062426
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A spectacular cocktail ring in 18K white gold, centering a deep crimson oval ruby cabochon of approximately 4.25 carats within an ornate openwork marquise-shaped mounting pav-set wit...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Floral 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, SI1 Clarity
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Band Vintage Floral This absolutely stunning vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with Natural Earth-mined Ruby an...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 0.70ct Ruby, 0.75ct Diamond, New
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 18-carat gold and features a ruby and a di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby and Round Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Rubies: 5 oval cut = 2.26cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.29cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.29cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (pleas...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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
$1,650
Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 14k, American. Set with a superb white .40 carat diamond (G color, VS clarity) and two vivid red-maroon, beautifully-matched rubies (.60 carats), this chic three-stone r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Small Eternity Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 2.45 ct, Diamond 0.61 ct F VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold .Size 6.5 US
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$540Sale Price|20% Off
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
$31,976Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold cocktail ring is from Divine Collection.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Cabochon Burma Ruby 8.75 Carats Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold Heated
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Cabochon Burma Ruby, Heated weighing 5.75 Carats and round brilliants weighing 3 carats, in 18 karat white gold. Ruby measures 10.24 x 7.70 x 7.30 mm
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,490Sale Price|20% Off
Nazarelle 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K white and rose featuring 13 oval shape rubies prong set weighing 4.24 ct. Also the ring features 64 round cut diamonds prong set color grade (H) clarity grad...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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
Mid Century 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1970s
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You'll love how bold and bright this ring feels. Condition: Very Good Era: Mid Century Year: 1970s Metal: 18k White Gold Diamonds: 9 Carat Weight: 0.90 Cut: Round Brilliant Color R...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sparkling Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful ring in 18 karat white gold is set with an oval-shaped ruby of 2.65 carats in a bright red.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Floral 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.00ct Ruby, 0.17ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made, floral-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a ruby gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.80 carat and Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 3.86 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Old European Cut Diamond and Calibré Ruby Target Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Old European Cut Diamond and Calibré Ruby Target Ring Description: This Art Deco-style target ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and centers on a 0.65-carat Old Euro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Ruby, Tourmaline and Diamond GOAT Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.25 carats, Green Tourmaline 0.24 carat and Diamond 3.74 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.9 cm Length: 2.5 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 21.33 g...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Suitable for any dress and occasion. 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 16.5mm (US 6) Total Weight : 4.08 gr. 11 Ruby, 0.78 ct. 7 Diamond G/VS, 0.348 ct
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
White Gold Diamond and Ruby Dress Ring 0.66ct H/VS2
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold ruby and diamond dress ring. The ring is set to the centre with a pear cut ruby weighing 0.85ct which exhibits an even rich colour.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Italy Circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with three rubies for a total of 3 karats and brilliant diamonds for a total of 2.5 karats mounted in Pave setting, Italy 1960-1970s Ring size US 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,788Sale Price|20% Off
French Modern Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Band Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
White gold modern ring featuring a bezel set oval ruby in a pave diamond bed.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$3,903Sale Price / item|20% Off
Italian Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 11-RND57-0,2-4/5 Ruby 11-RND-0,3 (4)/3 Weight 6.2 gram Size USA 7 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based j...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.70 Carat Ruby and South Sea Pearl Between The Finger Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Between The Finger Ring The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.70 Carats in Rubies There are 0.30 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS/SI The South Sea Pearl is 14.50MM The ring is a size 6.75,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
Ruby 1 Carat No Heat Diamond Vintage Trilogy 18 Karat Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Vintage No Heat Ruby Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold Certified A beautiful vintage ruby and diamond trilogy ring crafted in 18ct yellow gold, dating to the 1980s and bearing full UK ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,087Sale Price|20% Off
Engagement Ring Ruby Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Introduce a touch of timeless beauty and dazzling sparkle to your marriage proposal with this magnificent 18-carat white gold engagement ring. Showcasing a 2.06 carat oval ruby, care...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.73 Carat Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The rubies have a dark purplish red color. Made with 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Ruby & Diamond Band 14Karat White Gold Natural Pink Rubies Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Fancy band with natural diamonds and rubies made in 14KT white gold excellent craftmanship and incredible color rubies. GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: SI/H Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold and 18k Yellow Gold Estate Ruby and Diamond Ring features 25 Round Brilliant cut Rubies surrounded by 18 Round Brilliant Diamonds, all...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
ARAYIAN Princess-Cut Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring in White Gold
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Details * Metal: 18k White Gold * Gold Weight: 6.39 grams * Ruby Weight: 4.87 carats * Diamond Weight: 0.21 carats * Ruby Cut: Princess Cut * Diamond Cut: Round
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Double Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful double-ring in 18k white and rose gold. This ring is realized with two rings one in 18k rose gold with a central ruby, and the other one made in 18k white gold with a centr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Expertly crafted from luxurious 18 carat white gold, this cocktail ring is absolutely divine!
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Hinged Tapered Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This unusual ruby and diamond ring has a clever hinged construction that allows the design to open at the centre, revealing a vivid row of rubies concealed between its two white gold...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, Circa 1990, 0.60ct
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage ring, circa 1990, takes the classic alternating-stone band and gives it a vivid twist, trading an all-diamond row for a rhythm of ruby and diamond in cool white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$958Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Ruby gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Cocktail Ring White Gold White Diamonds Ruby with Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,345Sale Price / item|20% Off
Impressive Red Ruby White Diamond White Gold Every Day Diamond Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Pendant Available) Diamond 1-Round 57-0,04-4/6A Diamond 54-Round 57-0,29-4/4A Ruby 4-Round-0,49 Т(3)/3A Weight 2.82 grams Size 6.8 (Adjustable) With...
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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