Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion snake ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with rubies and diamonds on the head and tail.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,590Sale Price|30% Off
Nazarelle 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Ring
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is designed by Nazarelle and made in 14K white and rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Ruby Halo Ring, 1.53ct Oval Ruby, 0.41ct Diamonds
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold ruby and diamond halo ring. The ring is set to the centre with an oval cut ruby weighing 1.53ct, displaying a medium red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Ruby, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Beautiful modern ring in 18 karat white gold structure mounted with white diamonds and a ruby in the center.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leyser 18K White Gold Ruby & Diamond "Bouquet" Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine coloured gemstones and diamonds. This ring in 18k White Gold is set with a 1x fine ruby (facetted, M...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, Italy Circa 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with 1 carat round ruby and 1 carat of brilliant diamonds / Made in Italy 1980s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Ruby and White Diamonds - Micheletto
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: A beautifully crafted 18 karat yellow gold ring featuring a captivating ruby and dazzling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Ruby Ring Surrounded by Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Ruby Ring with Diamonds. 0.50 total diamond weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
BUNDA 1.16ct Ruby and 0.30ct Diamond Ring in 18k yellow and white gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Apus' Ruby Ring made in 18 carat white gold and 18 carat yellow gold set with an oval cut Ruby surrounded by Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Seattle, WA
Era: Late 1900's Metal Type: 14K White Gold Setting Type: Double Halo Ring Size: 7.5 Band Width: 2.8mm Main Diamond Color: G-H/SI, Round Main Gem(s): Ruby Main Gem Carat Weight: 1.00...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Two Tone 14k White and Yellow Gold 1.41ct Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Flanking the ruby on each side are tapered rows of baguette-cut diamonds, channel-set within white gold shoulders.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Exceptional ruby ring with diamonds in 18k white gold.
Located in Lucerne, CH
An exceptional 18k white gold ring featuring a striking oval-cut ruby of 1.10 ct as its radiant centrepiece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.02 carats, Ruby 0.60 carat and Diamond 0.49 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 5.00ct Oval Ruby and 1.00ct Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
The ring displays a 14k white gold ring featuring a large, central ruby gemstone surrounded by a halo of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Rubyes Sapphires Emeralds Diamonds Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Amazing ring in 14 kt rose gold, it is a rose 4 cm long, 3.3 cm wide, with petals all enriched with sapphires, rubies and emeralds from ct 19.18 and a frame of 0.77 ct diamonds. Tota...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Pink Tourmaline Ring with White Diamond and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring is a stunning example of beautiful and luxurious jewelry made in 18k (14.29gms.) white gold.
White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1.35 Red Ruby Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond engagement ring. Oval ruby center stone set in 14k white gold semi- split shank setting with 27 round cut diamonds accent diamonds. 1 oval red ruby, approx. 1.35 27...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Micro Pave Diamond Designer Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
14K White Gold Ruby Micro Pave Diamond Designer Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic Oval Cut Ruby and Round Cut White Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 14k White Gold jewelry boasts Oval cut Prong Setting Natural Ruby (1 pcs) 0.90 Carat, along with Natural Round cut white Diamond (14 Pcs) 0.26 Carat, accent stones for a lovely d...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Hand set with Diamonds weighing approx. 0.48tcw and Rubies, approx. 0.90tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Floral Diamond Pave, Ruby and Onyx Dome Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Lastly, the domed portion of the ring is set with a micro-pave comprised of white and black diamonds and red rubies.
White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
14 Karat White Gold Round Ruby and Round Diamond Crossover Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Rubies: 7 round cut = 0.48cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.27cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.0 (please allow up to 2 additional business days...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Ruby and Round Diamond Crossover Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Rubies: 5 round cut = 0.78cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.26cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 18k White Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring, 1.09ct, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k White Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring Indulge in the captivating beauty of this exquisite 18k white gold diamond and ruby ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alternating Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains 8 elongated square rubies 3.12tcw and 8 radiant cut diamonds, 1.65tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,860Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Ruby Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Gold Ring, GIA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA states it is from East Africa and has a purplish red color. This impressive ruby is complemented by 0.64 carats of round cut yellow diamonds set in 18K yellow gold and 0.38 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Diamond Ruby Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An entertaining checkboard design with alternating 0.54 carats of vivid red rubies and 0.58 carats of round diamonds. It is set in 14K white gold, with black rhodium prongs.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1.10ct Natural Untreated Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.10Ct Natural Untreated Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $2500.00 Ruby Treatment: Untreated Total Pear Ruby Weight is: Approx. 0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Modern ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with an oval ruby and, laterally, three diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.57 Carats Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.57 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $8,000.00 Total Natural Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 3.15 Carats Ruby Measures:...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.22 Carats Natural Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.22 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $5,000.00 Total Natural Emerald Cut Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 1.00 Carat Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Ruby and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring, 1.45 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Burma, now known as Myanmar, is one of the premier sources of the world's finest rubies. Set in 18k white gold with delicate filigree and intricate, open gold work on the sides, this...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,110Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fancy Ruby White Diamond White Gold Every Day Statement Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 14-RND-0,09-G/VS1A Ruby 1-0,92ct Ruby 10-0,38ct Weight 2.43 grams Size 7 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry tr...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$780Sale Price / item|20% Off
Heart Shaped 18k Solid White Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.18 carats and diamonds of 0.13 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.75 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.75 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,900.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: 7.00 Carats (lead glass filled) Ruby Measures: 12 x...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Ruby Diamond Floral Spiral Ring Estate
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K white gold floral spiral ring featuring 22 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.7 carats and 8 natural round rubies totaling 0.2 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Amethyst Ruby Pave Diamond Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Experience the perfect combination of elegance and color with this 14K White Gold Gemstone Ring. Featuring a striking natural oval amethyst, measuring approximately 12mm by 10mm, the...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.10 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.10 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,000.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 kt White Gold Diamonds Rubies Fashion 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. Fashion ring in 18k white gold with diamonds and rubies.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
18kt Invisible 4.80ct Diamond and Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
18 Karat white gold invisible diamond and ruby ring 16.50mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.20 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.20 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,000.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.50 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Dome Ring, 1.84ct Ruby, Italy 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central large ruby of 1.84 carats, and surrounding diamonds of 0.80 carats in color H, with carat engraved / Made in Italy 1970s Ring size US 9
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring
Located in Marcianise, CE
Elegant modern ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central ruby and,laterally, three rows of diamonds for each side.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.94ct Diamond and 0.64ct Ruby Cluster Ring, 14K White Gold, Circa 1960s
By Art Carved
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A marquise-shaped cluster of round brilliant diamonds fills the center of the ring, framed by an outer border of rubies that trace the pointed oval silhouette from tip to tip. The la...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Sunburst Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold, this vibrant cluster ring is ready to be worn and impressed.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring Size 6 #14833
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6 JAGi Certified- This lovely ring features six round cut natural rubies and ten round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 1...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and White Gold Snake Ring.
Located in Marcianise, CE
Fashion snake ring in 14 kt white gold and rose gold mounted with a sapphire and a ruby on the head and the body studded with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
6.60 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,500.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: 6.30 Carats Ruby Measures: 11x 9mm (Lead Glass Fil...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold, Ruby and Invisible Set Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very finely constructed 18k yellow and white gold Late-20th Century fashion ring is topped with a dome of eighteen invisible set Princess Cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
1 Carat Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow and White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated multi-row band ring features a vibrant display of natural rubies and sparkling diamonds, crafted in a striking combination of 14k yellow and white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, White Gold
$1,989Sale Price|32% Off
14 Karat White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold oval Ruby and diamond halo ring, containing 1 oval ruby of gem quality weighing .83pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
0.85 Ruby diamond engagement ring in 9ct white gold.
Located in London, GB
The ring is expertly crafted with excellent cut grade and very slightly included (VS1) diamond clarity grade. 0.85 Ruby diamond engagement ring in 9ct white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Mid Century Diamond and Ruby 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Ring
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Mid Century DIAMOND and RUBY 18KT Yellow and White Gold Ring" is a piece of jewelry that combines elements of mid-century design with exquisite gemstones and high-quality gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.16 carats with Ruby 3.57 carats and Diamond 0.57 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.7 cm Ring Size: 52 "Since we first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Heart Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Feminine white gold ring with a heart-shaped setting adorned with modern brilliant-cut diamonds around its circumference.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
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, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1.50ct Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold, 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its cabochon ruby, sparkling diamond accents, and 18k white gold setting, it is a sophisticated vintage piece with timeless glamour and undeniable presence.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL and IGI Certified 1.27 Carat Burma Ruby Three-Stone Diamond Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Three-Stone Ring The ring is 18K White Gold. The center stone is 1.27 Carat Heated Burma Ruby.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Ruby and Princess-Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This beautiful ring in 18 karat white gold is set with a round facetted Burmese ruby of vivid colour, weighing approximately 1.27 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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