GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Marquise Diamond Split-Shank Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Split-shank solitaire engagement ring handcrafted by Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California.
Diamond, Platinum
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Split Shank Engagement Ring F Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Split Shank Engagement Ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Luxle 14K Yellow Gold Split Shank Ring with 0.405ct Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Glamorously attractive, this Luxle split shank ring in 14K yellow gold is featured with rectangle shaped motifs embellished with diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Designer EFFY Turquoise and RBC Diamond Gold Split Shank Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Surrounded by .30tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. Finely Hand-crafted 14 Carat Yellow Gold Split Shank mounting.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.10 Carat Diamond Split Shank Ring in 14K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This delicate split shank ring features 33 natural round and baguette-cut diamonds totaling 0.10 carat, thoughtfully arranged to create subtle sparkle and refined detail.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 9 Cttw. Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Cocktail split Shank Ring
Located in New York, NY
The split shanks of the ring, crafted with meticulous detail, feature diamond-studded pathways.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
4.1 ct Purple Spinel and Diamond 18K Gold Split Shank Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Feel like a queen with this stunning purple spinel ring, a true statement piece in fine jewelry. This ring features a prominent, 4.1-carat natural purple spinel center stone, beautif...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christopher Designs CRISSCUT Diamond L'Amour Split Shank Engagement Ring 1.00tcw
By Christopher Designs
Located in San Diego, CA
Christopher Designs CRISSCUT Diamond L'Amour Split Shank Halo Engagement Ring Style: Halo Split Shank Style Number: L165-085 Metal: 18kt White Gold Size: 6.5 sizable TCW: 1.00 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Solid Platinum 1.46ctw Gray Cat's Eye Diamond Sides Split Shank Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Cat's Eye - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Gray Color w/ Nice Eye - 8x6.2mm - 1.14ct (exact) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - ...
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Platinum
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Kyanite and Diamond Victorian Split Shank Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning Victorian Split Shank Dome Ring, an exquisite piece that harmoniously combines the serene beauty of aquamarine, the rich allure of blue sapphires, the unique...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Kyanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling...
14K White Gold 5/8 Cttw Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Envision a symphony of light encircling her finger, with this exquisite 14K white gold engagement ring, rhodium-plated for a mirror-like sheen. At the core of this splendid piece, a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Gabriel & Co. 1.65 ct Princess Cut Shank-Split Diamond Engagement Ring
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gabriel & Co. 1.65 ct Princess Cut Shank-Split Diamond Engagement Ring Set in 14k White Gold The engagement ring set weighs 5.9 grams, size 5.75, the center stone is a 1 ct Natura...
Diamond, Platinum
3 carat Pink Spinel and Diamond 18k Gold Split Shank Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
The gemstone is securely set in a four-prong setting, highlighted by small accent pavé diamonds for added brilliance. The ring boasts a distinctive split-shank crafted from lustrou...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
1.00 Carat GIA Certified Round Diamond Split Shank Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Setting: Crafted in luxurious 14k white gold, the ring features a sophisticated split shank design that gracefully frames the central diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.04 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Houston, TX
A 1.04ct round brilliant cut diamond, H I1, defines this engagement ring and features a split shank style band with 0.40ct total weight in round diamonds set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Zircon and Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Addison, TX
18K Yellow Gold Oval Zircon and Diamond Split Shank Ring. This romantic ring is crafted with a split shank and trellis prongs holding a vibrant oval citrine weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$720Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Sterling Silver Split Shank Black Onyx and Diamond RIng
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite David Yurman Sterling Silver & Onyx Ring. This stunning piece features a sophisticated split shank design, crafted from high-qualit...
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Peter Suchy GIA 2.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Split Shank Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond custom split shank engagement ring. Platinum shank with 44 round accent diamonds along the split shank.
Diamond, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Tanzanite w/ Diamond Halo Split Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Tanzanite - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Blueish Violet Color - 10 x 7.74mm (approx.) - 2.30ctw (approx.) (40) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilli...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Illusion Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring with Double Halo and Split Shank
Located in Great Neck, NY
Around the center are two rings of diamonds creating an even bigger look which is then finished with a diamond-covered split shank band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.19tcw 14K Natural Emerald Oval & Diamond Halo Split Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
This is an exquisite, natural emerald and diamond halo split shank ring. The gorgeous setting lets sit an excellent quality emerald with beautiful color and very good eye clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 2.12ct Split Shank 14K White Gold Birthstone
Located in Dearborn, MI
Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 2.12ct Split Shank 14K White Gold Featuring a Natural 1.12 Carat Round Cut Blue Sapphire The Diamonds Offer Gorgeous Warmth Perfect for a Specia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Split Shank 18K Rose Gold Halo Diamond Australian Opal Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An entirely handmade beautiful Australian Opal Halo Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring. The Opal is professionally and elegantly prong set in between four prongs.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k White Gold Oval Aquamarine & Diamond Modern Split Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Brilliant Blue Color - 10 x 8mm (approx.) - 2.25ctw (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
EGL Certified .87 Carat Diamond White Gold Split Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond engagement ring. EGL certified transitional cut center stone with 32 round cut accent diamonds along the split shank 18k white gold setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black Opal Split Shank Engagement Ring with Diamond 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Black Opal Split Shank Engagement Ring with Diamond 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Split Shank Retro Baguette Diamond Cluster Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This 18K gold ring features a total diamond weight of 1.31 carats. Each diamond is meticulously set to enhance its brilliance and shine. Crafted with precision, this elegant ring is ...
Diamond, White Gold
15.53 Carat Vintage Mexican Opal Diamond 18K Gold Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Vintage Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6.75 Weight: 15.97 Grams Setting: Split Band Center Stone Details: Stone Type: Mexican Opal Carat: 15.53 Cut:...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scott Gauthier Contemporary Citrine and Pavé Diamond Squared Split Shank Ring
By Scott Gauthier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The large round cut citrine stone is a deep brownish-orange color and looks striking against the icy white pave diamonds set along the wide 14K white gold split shank.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14.55 Carat Cushion Peridot & Diamond Split Shank 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6 (adjustable) Weight: 9.03 grams Ring Dimensions: 18mm x 25mm (total face) Shank Style: Split Shank wit...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.66tcw 14K Natural Emerald-Asscher Cut & Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Securely four prong-set, with a split shank that has multiple petite brilliant round cut diamonds pave set.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Square Halo Split Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 4 princess cut = 0.20ct Color: H Clarity: SI2-I1 Diamond: 44 round brilliant cut = 0.45cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI2-I1 Ring Size:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
AIGS Certified 2.16ct Natural No Heat Ruby Diamonds ring 14kt SPlit Shank*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Split Shank Ring AIGS Certified 1.06ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: GF12080628 Pear shape, Brilliant Transparent, Red. 7.80 X 5.44 X 3.43mm No Heat / No Enhancements. 1....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gemistry 1.15 Ct. Oval Emerald & Diamond Split Shank Solitaire Ring, 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
The diamond halo ring has split shanks with micro pave diamonds on top of the shank.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Split Shank Statement Ring Circa 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 18K yellow gold split shank statement ring set with a natural oval green emerald and natural diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.73 Carat Natural Bright Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring Split Shank 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Natural Bright Pink Tourmaline Very clean clarity A+ superb transparency Long checkerboard cut, Fully Faceted and brilliant sparkles throughout The Fine Gem Tourmaline 8.0 X 6.0...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
EGL Certified 1.03 Carat Round Cut Diamond Platinum Split-Shank Solitaire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified 1.03 Carat Round Brilliant Cut E-F Color SI1 Clarity Natural Diamond in a Platinum Split-Shank Solitaire Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold Allure Split Shank 1.84 Carat Ruby/Diamond .16CTW Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
18k white gold allure split shank ring with a round 1.84 carat ruby center stone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 6.6 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond 18K Gold Split Shank Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The octagonal halo enhances the radiant cut diamond while the split shank design adds architectural interest and coverage on the finger.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Round Brilliant Natural Diamond 3.53 CT Split Shank Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic engagement ring features a natural round brilliant cut diamond at the center, accented by a diamond-set split shank design for balanced brilliance and structure.
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.03 Carat Round Cut Diamond Platinum Split-Shank Solitaire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified 1.03 Carat Round Brilliant Cut E-F Color SI1 Clarity Natural Diamond in a Platinum Split-Shank Solitaire Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
EGL Certified 1.03 Carat Round Cut Diamond Platinum Split-Shank Solitaire Ring
Located in Miami, FL
EGL Certified 1.03 Carat Round Brilliant Cut E-F Color SI1 Clarity Natural Diamond in a Platinum Split-Shank Solitaire Ring.
Diamond, Platinum
3.10 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond with Filigree Split Shank Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 3.10 Carat Blue Oval-Cut Sapphire with 0.16 CTTW Round-Cut Diamonds in Platinum 900 Size 6 Filigree Setting Split Shank Band Ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$1,000Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 0.47ct Oval Emerald & 0.07ct Diamond Vintage Split- Shank Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
The split‑shank design gives the ring an airy, graceful silhouette perfect as a distinctive everyday piece or a meaningful vintage jewel.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Double Halo Split Shank Ring with Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond Center. D1.25ct.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double halo split shank ring in 18K white gold with pave set rounds and prong set fancy yellow radiant cut diamond center.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Double Halo Split Shank Ring with Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Center. D1.34ct.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double halo split shank ring in 18K white gold with pave set rounds and prong set fancy yellow cushion cut diamond center stone.
Diamond, 18k Gold
2 Carat Pear Diamond Cocktail Ring Anniversary 18K White Gold Split Shank RIng
Located in Diera, AE
An expansive arrangement of marquise and round diamonds creates a captivating display of light and dimension. The floral-inspired composition radiates outward with remarkable balance...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sylvie GIA Certified .74 Carat Diamond Halo Gold Split Shank Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover elegance redefined with the Sylvie GIA certified .74ct diamond halo gold split shank engagement ring. This breathtaking piece is a masterpiece of timeless beauty and modern ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Ring 18kt Gold Pear Diamond 1.24 carats GIA & Diamonds 0.62 carats Split Shank
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from 18kt White Gold, the magnificent engagement ring comes enriched with 1.24 carats Pear Diamond Color I Clarity I2 GIA #2225326497 and 48 Diamonds (0.62 carats) Split Shank.
Diamond, Gold
Gemistry 14K Gold Round Diamond Split Shank Rectangular Cluster Ring, 6-8
Located in New York, NY
The split shank band glitters with Diamonds on top and bottom, and the openwork center cluster design is both stunning and unique.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Small Butterfly Diamond Pave Set 18K Rose Gold Split Shank Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
14 Karat Rose Gold 0.15 CT Diamonds Size 7
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$230Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Oval Emerald Solitaire Open Split-Shank Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This graceful 925 sterling silver ring centers a vibrant 7x5 mm natural oval emerald in a secure prong setting, flanked by six 1.5 mm round diamonds that trace the split shoulders fo...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Split Shank Emerald Cut Purple Violet Amethyst & Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Two rows of diamonds sparkle on the contemporary split shank band, while a surprise row of diamond accents on the bridge completes this glamorous look. 14K White Gold.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.21ct Marquise Emerald and 1.07ct Round Diamond Halo Split Shank Platinum Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite ring features a vibrant 6ctw marquise shaped emerald surrounded by 1.07ctw halo of round diamonds forming the halo and split shank band.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Solid 14k White Gold 1.50ctw Pear Cut Peridot & Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Peridot - Pear Cut - 3 Prong Set - Light Vivid Green Color - 9.x6.7mm - 1.25ct (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Diamond- Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set -...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Split Shank Rectangle Emerald Cut Blue Aquamarine 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Two rows of diamonds sparkle on the contemporary split shank band, while a surprise row of diamond accents on the bridge completes this glamorous look.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 4.57Ct Oval Blue Sapphire & Diamond Split Shank Engagement Ring 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant split-shank ring features 1 natural oval-cut blue sapphire totaling approximately 4.57 carats, beautifully set at the center in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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