18k White Gold Danhier Square Pave Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Danhier Square Pave Diamond Ring This stunning Danhier Pave Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Square Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Pave Diamond Square Ring This stunning Square Pave Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.51 Carat Round Square Halo Pave Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this stunning diamond ring features a mesmerizing center stone of 1.51 round diamond, celebrated for its captivating radiance. Graded I and SI1 , this ge...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Round Square Halo Pave 18K White Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this stunning diamond ring features a mesmerizing center stone of 1.20 round diamond, celebrated for its captivating radiance. Graded I and SI1 , this ge...
Diamond, White Gold
GIA Certified 2 Carat Round Square Halo Pave 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Radiating timeless elegance, this stunning diamond ring features a mesmerizing center stone of 2 round diamond, celebrated for its captivating radiance. Graded F and VS2 , this gem i...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Square Cut Garnet and Diamond Pavé Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Garnet Stone Shape: Square Cut Garnet Weight: 1.35 CT Accent Stones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Cut Diamond Total Weight: 0.09 CT-TW Setting S...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Pave Old Mine Ring
Located in New York, NY
Square Pave Old Mine Ring Description: A sophisticated ring featuring an old mine cut diamond at the center, embraced by an intricate pave-set diamond design in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Square Top Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Levian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Square Ring Featuring 25 Round Chocolate Diamonds and 24 Round H/I Color Diamonds of SI Clarity Totaling Approximately 0.50 Carats.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Diamond Ring Pave Set Ring 18KT White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Diamond ring made with brilliant diamonds in a square shape in 18KT white gold. ITEM#: PAO130-00025 GRAM WEIGHT: 5.11gr METAL: 18KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$1,775Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold Cluster Pave Diamond & 1.50ct Invisible Set Squared Ruby Band Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Yellow Gold Ruby: Natural, red, standard heat- treatment, square cut, 1.50 carats Diamonds: Natural, round cut, VS1, G-H, 0.14 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Square Sapphire & Pave Round Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- 41 Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Deep Vivid Blue Color - 2.10ctw (approx.) 106 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Square Ring with Invisible Setting & Double Pavé Band in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
A striking modern diamond ring crafted in 18ct white gold, featuring a square cluster of princess-cut diamonds in an elegant invisible setting at the centre.
Diamond, White Gold
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Ring 18kt Gold Square GIA Emerald 1.58 cts & Diamonds Pave 0.59 cts
Located in Miami, FL
This GIA certified Colombian emerald at center, surrounded by dazzling diamonds. The GIA certification ensures the emerald's authenticity and quality. This exquisite piece combines t...
Diamond, Emerald
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail Yellow Gold Ring 0.50 Carats of Pave GH/VS Diamonds Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Great Value Size ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail White Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail White Gold Ring 0.50 cts Diamonds GI Color, VS Clarity Very Brilliant & Sparkly Diamonds 14K White Gold Size 7 - Resi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3.16ctw Square Step Cut Sapphire Pave Diamond Ribbon Like Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square Step Cut -Channel Set - Deep Blue Color - 2.7mm - 3.0ctw (approx. ) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,000
Pink Diamond Pave Disc Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pink Diamond Pave Disc Ring A ring featuring a square cut pink center diamond.
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 2.01ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Pave Square Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 2.01ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Pave Square Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 2.01 carats total weight of Emerald Cut and Pa...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Pave Square Ring – 5.55 Carats Total
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ring features a striking square-top design pavé-set with perfectly aligned diamonds across the surface and continuing along the sides, creating a seamless field of brilliance.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail White Gold Ring 2
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
0.50 Carats Diamond Square Halo Round Pave Engagement Cocktail White Gold Ring 0.50 cts Diamonds 14K White Gold Size 7 - Resizable Upon Request
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold approx. 1.7ctw Round Pave Diamond Square Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold approx. 1.7ctw Round Pave Diamond Square Ring This stunning 1.7ctw Square Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,825Sale Price|30% Off
Ring 18kt Gold 1.05 Carat GIA Square Fancy Yellow Diamond & Pave 0.48 Carat
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from 18kt White Gold the magnificent engagement ring comes enriched with 1.05 carats Cut-Cornered Square Modified Fancy Yellow Diamond Clarity SI1 GIA #1152833268 in Yellow G...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Pave Round Diamond Square Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 136 round cut = 1.72cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring size: 7.0 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Weight: 12.91 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Pave Set Cluster Square Halo Three Stone 14K White Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite piece features a 14k white gold band. The ring showcases a trio of square settings, each encrusted with white diamonds totaling 0.35 carats. The diamonds are meticulou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Square Halo Pave Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
14 Karat White Gold Square Halo Pave Diamond Engagement Ring Stunning 0.70 carat center diamond engagement ring, with a halo and double pave which gives the ring a rich look.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Pave Set Square Cluster Halo Set White Gold Statement Three Stone Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring is crafted in 14k white gold. It features a stunning white diamond as the centerpiece, weighing approximately 0.5 carats. The setting is sleek and modern, highlig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Yellow & White Gold 0.84ctw Pave Diamond Squared Geometric Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.84ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold At the D...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Pave' Diamond Square Ring, 1.87 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This men’s ring is 14K white gold and features 160 round cut diamonds. All stones are pave set and weigh 1.87 carats combined. The ring has a color grade of (H) and a clarity grade o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Men's Pave' Diamond Square Ring, 1.90 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This men’s ring is 14K white gold and features 160 round cut diamonds. All stones are pave set and weigh 1.90 carats combined. The ring has a color grade of (G) and a clarity grade o...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$5,365Sale Price|20% Off
Square Shaped Ring with Center Diamond Surrounded by Micro Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold 10.3gms Silver:14.752g Diamond 7.04ct US-8
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Square Blue Topaz and Pavé Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Topaz and Diamonds Topaz Count: 4 Topaz Cut: Square Topaz Total Carat Weight: 5.50 carats Topaz Color: Light Blue Diamond Count: 12 Diamond Cut:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
John Hardy Sterling Silver Naga Pave Diamond Square Ring Size 7 #24344
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Hardy Sterling Silver Naga Pave Diamond Square Ring This authentic John Hardy sterling silver ring from the Naga collection features a sparkling diamond pave center surrounded...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
10k Princess DIAMOND cluster illusion solitaire ring.Square Diamond PAVE princes
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Size: 7 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: White Style: Art deco Beautiful 10k White gold Ring. Multiple tiny diamonds set into an illus...
14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Pave Square Station Textured Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Pave Square Station Textured Ring Product: Natural Diamond Pave Square Textured Station Ring Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Squared Pearl Ring with 3.13 Carats of Pave Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
This stunning 18K white gold ring features a luminous central pearl, gracefully set on a squared base adorned with a meticulous pavé of natural white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scott Gauthier Contemporary Citrine and Pavé Diamond Squared Split Shank Ring
By Scott Gauthier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.25 This eye-catching citrine and diamond ring by Scott Gauthier is a real showstopper!
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum Pave Round Princess Diamond Square Ruby Wide Band Ring 2.55ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant contemporary band ring done in platinum and both pave and channel set with approximately 1.35ctw in G-I color Vs1-2 clarity round and princess cut diamonds as well as 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.65cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Square Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.65 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
1.62cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Ladies Square Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.62 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Daisy Cluster Elevated on Ring. 10k Art Deco Diamond Pave square
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1940s Materials: Platinum Gemstone: Diamond Gem color: Colorless Band color: Gold Adjustable Style: Art deco Beautiful Diamond Ring. Made sometime in 1940s, Condit...
0.56 Carat "Square Hole Round Peg" Pavé Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The total diamond weight is 0.56 carats. The surrounding ring is a square cushion that bends naturally over the finger for maximum comfort, dropping slightly to shoulders that taper...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 1.25ctw Pave 3 Row Diamond Wide Squared Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (41) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VVS2-VS2 Clarity - 1.25ctw (approx.) Material: 18k White Gold Weight: 9.38 Grams Ring Size: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
8.56 Carat Round Diamond Full Pave Square 18K White Gold Vintage Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The beveled sides of the square platform continue the diamond coverage with additional pave-set stones, ensuring the ring sparkles from every angle — front, side, and in motion on th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stacked Black and White Pavé Diamond Squared Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 9 Make a bold statement with this contemporary stacked pavé diamond squared cocktail ring, crafted in polished 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 0.65ctw Pave Set Round Super Fiery Diamond Squared Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (56) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Ideal Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - F/G Color Total Carat Weight: 0.65 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold We...
Diamond, White Gold
$1,732Sale Price|20% Off
Long Ring with Ruby & Square Shaped Center Sapphires Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:1.28g, Diamond:1.76ct, Silver:9.52gm, Ruby:0.45ct, Sapphire:10.15ct"
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
IGI Certified 0.97ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certified 0.97ct Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k White Gold Graceful and brilliantly detailed, this refined ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a captivating 0.72ct square-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Dorado 18K Pave Round Carré Diamond Bow Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully balanced vintage ring by Dorado, executed in rich 18 karat yellow gold and defined by its symmetry and precision. The composition centers on a refined band of Carré-cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Amethyst and Pave Diamond Bypass Crossover Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k white gold ring. This striking bypass style ring is set with two square cushion faceted, dark purple color amethysts, approximately 2.32 TCW, prong set, and decorated with offset...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,646Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Square and Round Channel Pavé Set Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold square and round channel-pave' set ring, containing 12 square cut and 32 round full cut diamond; color "G", clarity VS and weight 1.55cts. fits a stone 1ct. round but...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophisticated 6.24ct Diamond Pave Ring in 18K Yellow Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
This GIA-certified ring centers on a 5.93ct square modified natural diamond, graded N color and VVS2 clarity, radiating bold brilliance from its four-prong setting. Surrounding the s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luxurious 18K Yellow Gold Pave Ring with 0.85 Ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful ring with a dazzling 0.72 carat square radiant natural diamond. It has 0.18 carat of side diamonds which add more to its elegance. The jewelry is made of 18k yellow gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
COCKTAIL RING - Invisible Set Ruby Dome & Pave Diamond Terminal 18K Gold.
Located in Miami, FL
This charming Cocktail ring features a magnificent, high-dome bypass ribbon motif showcasing an extraordinary display of mystery-set natural rubies. Masterfully handcrafted in solid ...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rectangular Dark Red Garnet Champagne Diamond Halo Pave 14K Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This elegant ring is crafted with a striking dark red garnet at its center. The gemstone is set in a detailed 14K gold, featuring intricate patterns along the sides. The square-cut s...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
$5,329Sale Price|20% Off
18k Black Gold 4.01ctw Natural Round Cut Blue Sapphire Pave Square Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Square Ring (Square in Shape) Material: 18k Black Gold Diamond Details: This ring features approximately 4.01 carats of Natural Round Blue Sapphires in a pave setting.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold High Quality Ruby & Pave Diamond Domed Cocktail Bombe Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (90) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.65ctw (approx.) (15) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Calibre Step Cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,045Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Inspired Emerald Stripe & Diamond Pavé Dome Ring in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling emerald and diamond ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a striking arrangement of square cut emeralds in mixed sizes. With a total gemstone weight of 0.8...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
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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