14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies Yellow gold ring with round cut diamonds and twelve marquise cut rubies around.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Princess Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vibrant ruby and diamond harem ring crafted out of 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dramatic and sculptural vintage statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering a vivid oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.89 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Double 1.20ct Diamond Halo 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 • 0.43ct Natural Round Diamond • 0.77ct Natural Ruby • Diamond Col...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a vivid oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 4.27 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and sculptural mid-century cocktail ring handcrafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring a vibrant oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.84 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a richly colored ruby at its center, framed by a sparkling halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bold 1970s 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage cocktail ring crafted in richly textured 14K yellow gold, centered with a vivid 1.15-carat round-cut ruby in a secure bezel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1930s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This 1970's design ruby and diamond ring features 16 round diamonds weighing approximately 0.85 carats and 9 rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 8-RND-0,11-G/VS2A Ruby 1-0,02ct Weight 0,83 grams Size 16,8 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jew...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.08ct Diamond and 1.76ct Ruby Ring
Located in Broomall, PA
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stones: Diamonds and Rubies - Diamonds Carat Weight: 1.08 carats - Rubies Carat Weight: 1.76 carats Center Ruby: 1.08 carats Weight: 6.8 grams Size: US 6.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold .82 Ruby and .19 Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold .82 ruby and .19 diamond Ring. This ring has an oval ruby going east to west with diamond side stones that go halfway.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This timeless vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a richly hued ruby as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant ruby and diamond ring by Cartier, crafted in 18K yellow gold and bearing French hallmarks, indicative of Cartier’s Parisian production.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a prong-set red ruby accented by round diamonds in a 7-stone design.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1920s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive 1920s ruby and yellow gold ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous retro women's ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an oval ruby weighing an estimated 0.40 carats, surrounded with round and baguette G-H VS2-SI1 diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 5 This stunning ring features one pear shaped ruby (7 mm x 5 mm), ten round brilliant cut diamonds, 14 baguette diamonds set...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$18,200
Rubies and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 17 diamonds 2.01 cts and 17 17 rubies 2.56 cts Size 54 Total weight: 8.83 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 5 round brilliant cut = 0.06cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ruby: cabochon and princess cut = 0.64cttw Dimensions: ring top meas...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$40,250
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
2.97 carat certified Fine Burma Ruby. .38 carats of size diamonds. Set in platinum and 18k yellow gold Currently a size 6.5, this ring can easily be resized.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 24 baguette cut = 0.90cttw Color: I/J Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 10 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color: I/J Clarity: SI2 Ruby: 1 ro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Fancy Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Gemstone: Ruby & Diamond Ruby Weight: 0.76CT-TW, Oval Cut Diamond Weight: 0.11CT-TW, Round Cut Diamond Clarity & Color: G-H/SI Design: Fancy Two-Stone Ruby R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 16-RND-0,05- G/VS1A Ruby 1-0,04ct Weight 1.64 grams Size 17 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, N...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 1-RND-0,01-G/VS1A Ruby 39-RND-0,54ct Weight 1,25 grams Size 17,2 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Natural Ruby Ring
By Effy
Located in San Fernando, CA
EFFY This stunning ring is featured on a polished 14K Yellow Gold setting Product Details: 41 Diamonds, 17 Rubies Approx. 1/2 ct. t.w.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold 0.68 carats weight of rubies with total diamonds weigh 1.18 carats dome ring Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and are insp...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.26 carat diamond, 0.18 carat ruby and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry col...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful ring featuring a central ruby and 20 Diamonds Ruby 6.5 x 4.6 x 3.3mm, approx 1ct Marked: KW 18k 49957 58123 Ring top 15 x 13mm. Ring size 5.5 (Sizable) Total Weight: 7...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,831Sale Price|20% Off
1.06 Carat Deep Red Ruby And Diamond Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Deep Red Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Halo Cluster Ring. 1.06ct deep red oval cut natural ruby set in a finely made 18k yellow gold halo ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with diamond and ruby. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40 years because of its rich history of design and quality craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a striking combination of a vibrant red ruby and a brilliant white diamond, creating a timeless and refined contra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Halo Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold, this stunning halo ring showcases the allure of a deep red cabochon ruby weighing 2.96 carats.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$450Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to Order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 7 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.43 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ruby diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold, the setting enhances the vivid color of the rubies while beautifully complementing the bright diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Gypsy Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This classic vintage Cartier gypsy ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with a round brilliant E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamond and a pair of round rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold 1.20 ct Diamond & Ruby Ring 9.6 Grams Size 5 14k Rose & White Gold Ladies Vintage Retro Style Ruby and Diamond Ring - Size 5 This is a 14k rose and w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant Mikimoto ring features a striking row of three vibrant, oval-cut rubies beautifully interspersed with pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds, all securely prong-set in a classi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bypass 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
An elegant 14 karat yellow gold bypass ring comprised of graceful open teardrops each terminating in two oval cut rubies trailing a row of three round brilliant white diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3+ Carat Ruby and Light Fancy Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful ring set in 14K yellow gold that features a delicious 3+ carat vibrant ruby complimented by glittering light fancy yellow diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring features a row of prong-set red rubies framed by round diamonds, with tapered baguette diamonds set ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking ring features vibrant square-cut rubies channel-set in sinuous diagonal rows, framed by pavé set brilliant cut diamonds that curve gracefully across the bold, 18K yello...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond V Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold contour band featuring a 5.5mm x 4mm cabochon ruby accented by 2 round brilliant cut diamonds of VS clarity and H color totaling 0.20 carats. Finger size 6.5. In...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring - VHK#302A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring - VHK#302A Item Details: Year: 1970s Ring Size: (Sizable) 5.5 Metal Type: 14k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.6 grams Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Candy Cane 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Baguette Ring, 2.29ct Rubies
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with two rows of alternating baguette cut diamonds and rubies
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970’s 14KT Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1970’s 14KT yellow gold ruby and diamond ring reflects the bold, sculpted style of the era.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 0.60 carat natural ruby and 0.62 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.68 carat ruby and 0.24 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Baguette Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The contrast between the deep red ruby, bright white diamonds, and warm yellow gold gives the ring a bold yet elegant vintage presence.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Rings size US 6.5 Artfully fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite ring features shimmering rubies totaling approximately 0.20 carats and diamonds totaling around 0.40 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Hand Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 5 round cut = .10cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ring Size: 5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond and Ruby 15K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k yellow gold diamond and ruby cluster cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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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