14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow gold marquise diamond cocktail ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 5.4 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring With Pave Green Emeralds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Marquise Diamond & Pave Emerald Cocktail Ring A Statement of Elegance and Intrigue Dramatic yet refined, this Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring is a true showstopper, crafted for thos...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring. This magnificent Art Deco old cut marquise cocktail ring is crafted in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
5.45ct Emerald And Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold • 1.25ct Natural Marquise Diamond • 4.20ct Natural Emerald • Diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14K Rose Gold Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring, Retro Style, 1.58ct
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant ring is crafted in 14-karat rose gold and showcases a refined balance of vintage-inspired detailing and a brilliant diamond presence. At its center sits a striking marqu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
23.90ct Vibrant Aquamarine & Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring by by Cavelti
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Mid-Century period handmade designer platinum ring is set at it's center with one emerald cut 23.90CT natural aquamarine of impeccable cut with rare and outstanding color satura...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.93ct Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1990s 3.93 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruchi New York 18K White Gold Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring, 3.82ct
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds: 3.82ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones. Height - is approximately 3.2cm/1.26inches.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 12.22 Carat Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
South Sea Pearl And Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond ring features a large pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enha...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl 18mm Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond ring features a large South Sea pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays a splendid nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enh...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 7.72ct GIA Large Oval Sapphire w/ Round Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly breathtaking cocktail ring that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold featuring a GIA certified, natural sapphire stone neatly dual prong set at the center of a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.52cts Round Brilliant-Cut and Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
E Wolfe & Company Handmade Platinum Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring's centre stone a round brilliant-cut diamond weighs .57 carats and the surrounding 12 marquises have a weight of 2...
Diamond, Platinum
White South Sea Pearl and Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstones: South Sea pearl and diamond Peal size: 12.50 mm Diamond Count: 6 Diamond Cut: Marquise Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.68 cttw Diamond Color: I - J Di...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,308Sale Price|20% Off
1.82 Carat SI/HI Oval & Pear Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.82 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,815Sale Price|20% Off
1.82 Carat SI/HI Oval & Pear Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.82 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 US and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request. FOLLOW...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.48 Carat Marquise Tanzanite Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Huge & Stunning The ring is 18K White Gold There are 1.52 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS The Tanzanite is 6.48 Carats Marquise Shape The top portion measures 0.75" x 10/16" The ring is a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Assher Cut & Round Diamond Butterfly Cocktail Ring 1.70 CTS 18KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold butterfly ring featuring a Marquise cut diamond center surrounded by Assher cut diamonds and round brilliant trimming, 6.9 grams. Color G Clarity VS2 More Butte...
Diamond, Gold
Marquise Ruby and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Ruby and Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Description: This dynamic cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a central diagonal row of graduating round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.38ct Marquise Cocktail Diamond ring 18KT crazy long diamond ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crazy Marquise Diamond ring very comfortable on hand, made in 18KT white gold with natural marquise and round brilliant diamonds VS-SI clarity and G color totaling at 6.38 carats. Si...
Diamond
Sunburst Cocktail Ring with 1.66ct Diamond & Marquise Sapphire
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fun sunburst diamond cocktail ring with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting and a center faceted, marquise cut blue sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Platinum Emerald and Marquise & Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Emerald and Marquise & Baguette Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring Description: A bold cocktail ring crafted in platinum, designed with a sweeping composition of vibrant emeralds an...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Marquise Opal Round Diamond Gold Wire Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's opal and diamond ring. 3.50ct Marquise cut center opal, 18k yellow gold handmade wire cocktail setting with a halo of 22 round single cut diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Baguette and Marquise Cut Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring A statement of grace and refinement, this magnificent platinum cocktail ring features a luminous South Sea pearl at its cen...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
1.85ct Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold Marquise Pear
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Ring Size: US 7.25 / EU 15 (Resizable at no additional cost) 1.85ct Colored Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold – One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Design This striking cocktail ring is ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Marquise Cocktail Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Offered by Claris-A, this striking cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold and showcases a bold, architectural arrangement of 1.74 ct created rubies and 1.5 ct diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.12 Carat Natural Diamonds Marquise / Pear Eternity Ring Cocktail Mod*
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Shaped Mod Cocktail 1.44ct. Marquise diamond ring. 12.2 x 5.7mm J-color / Si-1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Marquise Ruby Ring 14K Gold Vintage Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Marquise Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Cocktail This nice vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Marquise Peridot Diamond Gold Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s Mid-Century Peridot and diamond cluster ring. 1.00ct Marquise center stone, set in a 14k white gold cocktail setting with 3 tiers of 48 round single cut diamonds. 1 Marquise ...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 1 Carat Antique Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maze Ring - A statement maze motif cocktail ring set with 1ct natural antique marquise diamond handcrafted in 18k recycled solid gold.
Diamond
Vintage Platinum 1.80ctw Marquise & Round Diamond Spray Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - VS1...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Bvlgari Marquise Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
An extremely beautiful vintage Bvlgari marquise diamond bombe ring set in platinum. The ring is centrally set with a single marquise diamond stone, bezel set in a stylized polished ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cocktail diamond ring Marquise queen 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Remarkable Marquise Queen diamond ring, large cocktail ring made with 0.50 carats of diamonds in 18KT yellow gold, diamonds are VSs-SI clarity and G-H color.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2.50 Carat Marquise Amethyst Diamond Halo Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1950s Marquise amethyst diamond halo cocktail ring. The amethyst is 2.50cts with a rich, deep purple.
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Revival 2.62 Carat Marquise Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Utilizing repurposed gems from an antique brooch and reimagined into an intriguing cocktail/dinner ring. Condition: Very good Era: Edwardian Year: New Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Round and Marquise Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Round and Marquise Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring Description: This striking platinum cocktail ring features a sculptural, slightly domed design centered by a round brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cocktail diamond ring marquise diamond ring 18KT gold 1.31 carats VS clarity F
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful and gentle marquise cocktail diamond ring in 18KT white gold with VS clarity diamonds F color.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Important Elongated Solitaire Diamond Cocktail Ring Marquise Shape 10.00ct Total
Located in Great Neck, NY
True Elegance of the Marquise Diamond. This Ring is the ultimate diamond ring for the marquise lovers. An 18k white gold (750 Hallmark), finely crafted using large marquise stones th...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Marquise Diamond 2.49 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond cocktail ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural marquise cut white diamonds complimented by natural round white diamond mel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Marquise Diamond 1.44 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond cocktail ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K White Gold setting with natural marquise cut white diamonds complimented by natural round white diamond mel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Marquise Amethyst Cocktail Ring with Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Bold, breathtaking, and utterly regal—this remarkable cocktail ring centers a magnificent 45.41CT marquise-cut amethyst in a striking violet hue.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural White Marquise Diamond 1.91 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful diamond cocktail ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with natural marquise cut white diamonds complimented by natural round white ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum marquise diamond ring Bezel-set marquise-cut diamond of approximately 1 carat, framed by circular-cut diamonds and calibre-cut sapphires, millegrain accents; platinum Siz...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring - 10k Marquise 2.72ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.70ctw Cut: Marquise N...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Marquise and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous deep blue 1.90 ct. blue sapphire cabochon marquise shape with 0.95 ct. good quality white diamond rounds and baguettes. Handmade platinum mounting in size 5.75.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Natural White Marquise Diamond 0.88 Carat TW Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's classic diamond cocktail ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow and White Gold setting with natural marquise cut white diamonds complimented by natural round white di...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
.82ct Ruby & Diamond Marquise Cocktail Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 7.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby, 1 stone marquise cut 7 x 3.5 mm approximately .50 carat diamonds, 16 stones round brilliant 1.75 mm approximately .32 total carats F-G color, VS2-SI1 clarity Ring Size...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Marquise Diamond and Black Diamond and Orange Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this 18k White Marquise Diamond and Black Diamond and Orange Stone Cocktail Ring.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.85 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond Cocktail Platinum East-West Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage marquise cut natural diamond cluster east-west set cocktail ring in platinum 900.
Diamond, Platinum
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
14K White Gold Marquise and Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring Floral Design
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and sculptural statement piece, this 14K white gold diamond cocktail ring showcases an intricate floral-inspired design brought to life through a sophisticated combination...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified Yellow Marquise Diamond 1.70 Carat TW Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
RareGemWorld's beautiful GIA certified diamond ring. Mounted in a beautiful 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum setting with a natural marquise cut yellow diamond surrounded by two natural ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
1.70tcw 14K Colombian Emerald-Marquise Cut & Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning emerald marquise and diamond ring. The center gemstone is an emerald marquise handset in a six-prong setting that allows for a full view of the emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 17.30mm South Sea Pearl Marquise Round Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: Metal: Platinum Center Stone: South Sea cultured pearl Pearl Size: Approximately 17.30 mm Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.62 carat total weight Diamond Shapes: Marquis...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage White Gold 0.70ctw Diamond Long Marquise Navette Cocktail Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Marquise Cut - V Prong Set - I Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.30ctw (approx.) (40) Natural Genuine Diamond - Single Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - V...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold 2.67 Carat Marquise Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is 18K white and yellow gold and features 5 marquise cut emeralds weighing 1.27 carats. It also features 139 round and baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.40 carats. The stone...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Brown & White Diamond Marquise Shaped Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 marquise cut = 0.37cttw Color: Brown Clarity: SI Diamond: round cut = 0.29cttw Color: G Clarity: SI2 Ring Size: 7 Weight: 3.40 grams
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Marquise Emerald and Diamond Halo Méditerranée Cocktail Ring
Located in BÉZIERS, FR
An enchanting vintage statement piece, this 18-karat yellow gold cocktail ring features a majestic marquise-cut (navette) emerald.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.
Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.
Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.
Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.
During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.
So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.
Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.
These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.
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