Ring Model "Rabbits" in 18ct White Gold Set with a Pavé of Diamonds and Rubies
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
amazing ring in 18 carat white gold representing two rabbits entirely set with diamonds for 1.14 carats and rubies with very refined details, weighing 4.40 grams his size is 53 or 6-...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Roberto Demeglio 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Pave and Ruby Kissing Doves Ring
By Roberto Demeglio
Located in Southampton, PA
A compellingly imaginative design is marvelously presented in enchanting gold in this majestic jewelry piece that offers an exceptionally feminine appearance. Created by Roberto Deme...
Diamond, Rose Gold
GIA Natural Oval Burma Ruby 3.40 Carat in Platinum Pave Diamond Setting
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Natural Oval Burma Ruby 3.40 Carat in Platinum Pave Diamond Setting Ruby and Diamond Ring features a Natural Oval shaped Red Ruby surrounded by Round Brilliant Diamonds Pave set...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Natural Oval Burma Ruby 3.40 Carat in Platinum Pave Diamond Setting
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Natural Oval Burma Ruby 3.40 Carat in Platinum Pave Diamond Setting Ruby and Diamond Ring features a Natural Oval shaped Red Ruby surrounded by Round Brilliant Diamonds Pave set...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$3,500
Ruby Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Three Stone Ruby and Diamond Pave Platinum Ring. The Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Platinum Ring from the 1990s is one of those amazing comfortable rings that can be worn as an enga...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Wide Dome Band with Pave Diamond and Cabochon Ruby 18K Gold 6.6g V1117
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ A slightly domed band featuring sprinkled cabochon rubies in a sea of micro pave set diamonds ♥ Nice weight on the hand, very comfortable to wear ♥ The face of the ring measures 20...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pave Ruby and Bezel Set Diamond Concave Cigar Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 32 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: ring top measures 18.91mm wide Ring Size: 6.5 (complimentary si...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Leon Mege Ruby and Cab Emeralds in Micro Pave Platinum Bespoke Right-Hand Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Vivid-green emerald cabs adjoining the ruby. The ring is set with 50 ideal cut diamonds weighing 0.60 carats in total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$3,200
Dior Precious Gemstone Pave Gold Band Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
Among a scintillating arrangement of diamonds weighing in total 1.35 carats upon radiant 18K yellow gold, 0.30ct of regal sapphires, 0.30ct of passionate rubies and 0.30ct of elegant...
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eostre Unheated Pigeon Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
By using the precious Pigeon Blood Burmese Ruby and multiple Diamond pave, this ring is definitely fit for a royalty.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Jewels by Gauthier Wide Band Diamond and Ruby Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Scott Gauthier
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Band Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14 Yellow Gold Ruby and Pave Diamond Ring features Natural Round Full-cut Brilliant Diamonds set in vertical rows with Round Rubies channel-set in...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby Small Pave Butterfly Stud Earring Ring Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This small ruby butterfly earring and ring set is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 0.34 total carats of SI-H Quality white diamonds and 0.30 total carats of rub...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Channel Set Rubies and Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely and unusual ring featuring channel set rubies in 18K gold bordered with pave`-set diamonds set in sterling; all around the entire band.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$10,000
Impressive Ruby Pave Diamond Gold Snake Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
US size 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Garrard London Ruby Diamond Pave Platinum Band Ring
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Southampton, PA
Leading up to the gorgeous ruby weighing approximately 0.80ct, a fascinating arrangement of resplendent diamonds amounting approximately 0.90ct graces this magnificent platinum ring ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$5,000
Cartier Diamond Pave and Ruby Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Featuring a splendidly elegant design, this beautiful ring by Carrera y Carrera offers an alluringly refined appearance. The ring is made of classy 18K yellow gold and embellished wi...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with Channel-Set Rubies and Pave Set Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
A very unusual setting of channel-set rubies bordered in 18K gold along with a border of pave`set diamonds along the top and the sides of the ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Pave Diamond & Ruby Bull Face Ring Made in Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Diamond:8.87ct, Silver:20.14gm, Ruby:0.04ct
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
RUCHI Ruby & Pavé Diamond Yellow Gold Split Shank Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Rubies: 0.83ctw. Diamonds:0.62ctw. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Ruby Pave Diamond Two-Tone Gold Bypass Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Complimenting the bezel set ruby are pave set white diamonds. This one-of-a-kind ring is a size 7 and may be sized to fit.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Ruby Yellow Sapphire Pave Diamond Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
An oval cut ruby (origin: Mozambique) is bezel set in this hand fabricated 18k yellow gold ring. The ruby is a bright red gem, well polished and with small inclusions typical of mat...
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980's Ruby Pave Diamond Gold Heart Motif Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This cocktail ring with rubies and pave diamonds is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, weighing 13.1 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ruby Diamond Pave Square Dome 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Three carats of cheerful and bright fuchsia round faceted full cut rubies accented with an artful brush stroke of diamond pave decorate the square shaped head of this fourteen karat ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Facing Ring with Ruby and Sapphire Cocktail Ring with Pave Set Diamond
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karat white gold open facing pear shape ruby and sapphire ring Melee diamonds on the shank. Ring size 6 Diamond carat weight 0.25 Ruby carat total weight 0.62 Sapphire ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Two Finger Pave`-Set Diamond Sterling Silver Snake Ring with Ruby Eyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
An ususual two-finger snake ring comprised of solitaire diamonds with ruby eyes set in oxidized sterling silver. Actually quite comfortable, not using your index finger. Inside mea...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Jaguar Cat w Emerald, Diamond, Ruby Pave 3d 14K Gold Ring
Located in Addison, TX
Unleash the wild allure of the jungle with this striking 14K yellow gold jaguar ring adorned with fierce sophistication. The majestic jaguar, crafted with meticulous detail, is embel...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.91 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Pave Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching Burmese ruby and diamond ring features a vibrant .91 carat bright pinkish ruby set in a rich 18k yellow gold bezel that has been embellished with beautiful detail. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Pave White Diamond and Ruby Square Heart Shape Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate ring in the shape of a heart. This ring has 1.20 ct. of good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds in pave as well as 0.41 ct. of bright red ruby squares.
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Ruby Gemstone Ring Diamond Pave 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- CNF-45112 Gross Wt. :- 1.90 gm 14k Yellow Gold Wt. :- 1.65 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 0.05 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 1.20 Ct. Ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Salavetti Multi-Colored Pave Gemstone Diamond Ring
By Salavetti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Salavetti Contemporary Ring features a Pavé Set Harlequin Pattern of Multi Colored Gemstones and Diamonds set in 18Kt White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
18k Gold Pave Sapphire and Diamond Cat Ring, Holding A Tourmaline
Located in Fairfield, CT
The ring is finished by round faceted white diamond spots on the coat, approximately 0.23 TCW and round faceted ruby eyes, approximately 0.08 TCW.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k G...
9.80 Carat Oval Shaped Ruby Diamond Pavé White Gold Ring
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
BOON 9.80 Carat Oval-Shaped Ruby Diamond Pavé Ring in 18K White Gold Gold: 18K White Gold 11.48g.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$2,054
Pavé Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Pavé Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring. Set in 9carat yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Sold|$7,650
Asymmetrical Pavé Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous ring! The ruby is clear and bright and the many, many diamonds have tremendous POW! I saw the receipt on this baby. The ring is not marked but it came from an Arizona store ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Pave Diamond Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in La Jolla, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby & Diamond Ring Featuring 6 Baguette Rubies Total Weight .79 ct Deep red & very clean Rubies are set side by side in groups of 3 and slightly off set ...
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$11,000
Estate Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Pave Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
An estate ruby and diamond ring crafted in 14k white and yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 2.11 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Pave Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
The ring also contains 2.50 carats of round pave set diamonds that encrust the shoulders.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and .68 ct Pave Diamonds 18 KW Gold Ring
By Spark Creations
Located in Dallas, TX
This amazing 18kt white gold ruby and diamond ring is centered with seven round brilliant cut rubies set in an attractive scalloped channel.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Adina Reyter Large Ruby + Pink Sapphire + Diamond Pavé Ring, Size 6
By Adina Reyter
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Adina Reyter Large Ruby + Pink Sapphire + Diamond Pavé Ring This ring effortlessly adds a touch of sophistication to any ensemble!
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Ruby, Diamonds Sapphires Pave 18 Karat Gold Bombe Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
A fine and elegant cabochon ruby, diamonds, green, orange and red sapphires pave bombe ring. 18 carats yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,450
Marquis Ruby on Black Diamond Pavé Band
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful, cherry red ruby is the perfect way to add a burst of color to your stacking ring collection. The stone weighs .23ct and looks stunning in a simple, 18k yellow gold be...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Cabochon Ruby Pave Diamond Retro Split Cocktail Ring
Located in Sausalito, CA
This is a stylish ladies 18kt yellow gold ring, reminiscent of the 1940's Retro style design with an open center, pave diamonds on one side, and channel set rubies on the other.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Ruby, Diamonds Sapphires Pavé 18 Carats Yellow Gold Bombe Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
A fine and elegant cabochon ruby, diamonds, green, orange and red sapphires pave bombe ring. 18 carats yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
White gold pave diamond ring with cabochon sapphire ruby & emerald
Located in Surfside, FL
Pave diamond ring with cabochon sapphire, ruby & emerald in 18k white gold with approximately 1 carat in pave diamonds (G-I Color, SI Clarity).
White Gold
Rose gold pave set diamond ring with pear shaped rubies
Located in Surfside, FL
Chic & fabulous 14k rose gold pave set diamond ring with pear shaped rubies. Approximately 0.80 carat in G-H Color, VS Clarity diamonds and 2.4 carats in marquise rubies.
Rose Gold
Rose Gold & Diamond Pave Intertwined Serpent Snake Wrap Ring Ruby Red Eyes
By Garen Azatyan
Located in Little Neck, NY
Serpent Ring Pave diamond snake ring in 14kt Rose Gold wraps around your finger Snake Diamond ring Ruby and Diamonds serpent ring in rose gold with micropavé set white diamonds half ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.33 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Wrap Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
1.33 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Wrap Ring This modern ring features a total of 0.28 carats of diamond round shape and 1.05 carats Pink Sapphire ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paolo Borja Italian Diamond Pave Dolphin Ring
Located in Houston, TX
18k Yellow Gold, Diamond Pave and Ruby Dolphin Ring containing 200 Round=d Brilliant Diamonds = 2.56 cts.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
LeVian 18K White Gold, Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Pavé Contoured Cocktail Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Authentic LeVian Black Rhodium Fuchsia Pink/Blue Band Ring Size: 7 Le Vian® Ring featuring 5/8 cts. Bubble Gum Pink Sapphire™, 1/2 cts. Blueberry Sapphire™, 1/2 cts. Vanilla Diamonds...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.01 Carat of Ruby and 0.95 of Pave' Diamond Cocktail White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in MIlan, IT
18 KT White and yellow ring set with 3.01 oval cut faceted ruby on prongs and 0.95 round cut diamonds pave' setting color G clarity VS we manage to manufacture this ring half on whit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
CHAUMET - Yellow Gold Ring Pave Diamonds & Cabochon Stone
By Chaumet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Chaumet Model: Yellow Gold Ring Pave Diamonds & Cabochon Stone Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stones: Pave Diamonds (approximately 2 cts) and Cabochon Blue Sapphire, Rub...
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$48,000
A Victorian Ruby and Diamond Tudor Rose Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
An antique ruby and diamond flower ring, designed as a Tudor Rose, with a central cushion-shaped ruby and pave-set diamond petals, later ring attachment mounted in silver and gold
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
AGL Certified Tiffany & Co. Natural Untreated Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tiffany & Co. Burmese ruby and diamond halo ring with pavé diamond accents set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Cabochon and Diamonds Pavé Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
A sumptuous cocktail ring with an important ruby oval cabochon 24.44kt(12.71x16.43mm) in a diamonds setting (139 diamonds,3.34kt) French size 53, US size 61/2
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Diamond Pave 11.00 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
14 Kt White Gold Diamond Pave 11.00 Carat Oval Cut Ruby Solitaire Cocktail Ring This modern ring features a total of 0.75 carats of diamond round shape and 11.00 Carat Oval Cut Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
0.93 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Ring
By Damati
Located in New York, NY
0.93 Ct Diamond Ruby Pink Sapphire Pave Daisy Flower 14K Yellow Gold Ring This modern ring features a total of 0.10 carats of diamond round shape and 0.83 carats Pink Sapphire Gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, 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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