Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped 1920s Emerald and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning trilogy ring from the 1920s is a true vintage beauty. The ring is crafted in...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Victorian Opal and Diamond Trilogy Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat opal and 1.68 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique opal engagement rings collection. This...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
3 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Quiet Power Modern Classic Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Emerald Green. Metal: 14...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Antique Opal and Diamond ring, 18k yellow gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this gorgeous antique, Edwardian era opal and old cut diamond ring. A rich 18ct yellow gold band with a boat head style setting and decorative car...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.5 Carat Emerald-cut Statement 14K Modern Nobility Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.5 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable. Colour family: Emerald Gree...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 2.19 Carat Diamond and White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 2.19 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and im...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Emerald-cut Statement A Classic Statement Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, emerald, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious. Colour family: Emerald Green...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White VVS Precision-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity diamonds are screened for a refined face-up appearance: minimal light leakage, a clean table and a harmonious contrast between bright and shaded fac...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Brilliant 18K Gold Modern Nobility High Jewellery
Located in Mumbai, IN
Jenny Fleiss · In private banking suites and family office meetings, the most telling details are often the most subtle; this $45000 4 carat three stone oval cut diamond ring uses co...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
Emerald and Diamonds Ring hand- made ca. 1900s - 1920s in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with claw set natural Emerald stone emerald cut 3.25 mm x 2.75 mm / ca.0.15 ct accented two diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.21 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White 14K Modern Nobility Diamond ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.21 carats, marquise, statement ring, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: Brilliant ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Emerald-cut Statement VVS Flawless-Level Presence Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Our three-generation ateliers design the architecture around the diamonds and gemstones themselves, carving galleries, claws and bridges in 14K White Gold so the outline of the Emera...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1 Carat Princess Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Refined Light Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
With 1 carats of Brilliant White diamonds, a reassuring feel and a refined Three-Stone Ring profile, this piece is built to retain both its impact on the hand and its relevance in a ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
0.60 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.66 Carat Diamond Platinum Trilogy Ring Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This ruby and diamond three stone ring is an excellent gauge of platinum and is in excellent condition.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unheated 1.73ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring No Heat GRS Certificate - Stunning
Located in bangkok, TH
A Simply stunning Unheated 1.73ct Burma Ruby from the famed gem mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar), set in this gorgeous classic platinum and diamond setting. The colour of this magni...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
7 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White VS Radiant Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance. Colour family: Brilli...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant A Classic Statement Signature Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity diamonds are screened for a refined face-up appearance: minimal light leakage, a clean table and a harmonious contrast between bright and shaded fac...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.12 Carat Asscher Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold A Classic Statement
Located in Mumbai, IN
The combination of 3.12 carats of Brilliant White diamonds, the disciplined Asscher line and the assured Three-Stone Ring profile creates a kind of wearable armour: elegant, but unde...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2.31 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant Yellow Gold Modern Nobility Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.31 carats, asscher, statement ring, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: Brilliant W...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s 2.19Ct Cabochon Cut Chrysoberyl and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White VS Gold Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Princess Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K Gold Classic Charm Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
Here, 1.5 carats of Brilliant White diamonds, a disciplined Three-Stone Ring construction and a Collector Fine Jewelry profile give the ring a clear place in the hierarchy of investm...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1906
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1906 Makers Mark C Br Introducing a stunning 18ct yellow gold Edwardian three-stone ring.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 0.45ct Diamond Trilogy Ring in 18k Gold, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat diamond (total) and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set three stone / trilogy ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum 1920’s Diamond Trilogy Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond 3 Stone Crossover Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1920’s Pretty Antique Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
5 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White / D color VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Brilliant White / D ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.0 Ct Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
An unique Victorian example, 1870 ca Very beautiful, fashioned upon three rare Natural not Nucleated Salt Sea Pearls, the trio inspired the whole unique design 1.0 Full carat of old ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Investment-Grade 3.00+ Carat Thai Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Why This Piece is Exceptional Most rubies on the market are opaque or heavily included. This particular specimen is a "1 in 1,000" find, combining significant scale with the transpa...
Royal Blue Natural Sapphire 1.15 Ct Diamond Trilogy Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Dreams Come True This superb vintage ring is mid-century, bearing English hallmarks A stunning trinity design in a classy, timeless version, sleek and for ever elegant, would be perf...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Triple Snake Ring with Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire in 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A captivating antique ring dating to 1890–1900, designed as three intertwined snakes crafted in 15 karat gold, each adorned with a natural and untreated ruby, diamond, and sapphire s...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Victorian 0.87 Carat Emerald 0.70 Carat Diamond 22k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.87 carat emerald and 0.70 carat diamond, 22 karat yellow gold ring; part of our antique emerald jewellery collection. This stunning, fine ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Certified 6.81 Ct Colombian Emerald 1.60 Ct Diamond Trilogy ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Colombian Luxurious Jungle Green Extremely Beautiful, massive size, Natural Colombian Emerald Diamond ring Comes fully certified for Colombian origin, 6.81 Ct weighted off mounting, ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
6 Carat Oval Diamond Ring Brilliant White SI 18K Gold Heirloom-Worthy Glow
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring Styled correctly, a 6 carats Brilliant White Three-Stone Ring like this can anchor your entire jewelry story.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.23 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Trilogy Engagement Ring Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A diamond three-stone ring is a timeless symbol of love, commitment, and cherished memories, representing the past, present, and future.
Diamond, White Gold
8 Carat Emerald-cut Statement VVS 14K Precision-Cut Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Our three-generation ateliers design the architecture around the diamonds and gemstones themselves, carving galleries, claws and bridges in 14K White Gold so the outline of the Emera...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.5 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White 14K Gold Everyday Royalty Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.5 carats, oval, statement ring, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White SI Heirloom-Worthy Glow Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Our three-generation ateliers design the architecture around the diamonds themselves, carving galleries, claws and bridges in 14K White Gold so the outline of the Radiant stones is h...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 5 carats, radiant, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Pink 14K Royal Radiance Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
The emphasis on purity of material and proportion gives the jewel a composed, gallery-worthy presence that still feels effortless on the hand. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity fancy...
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White / D color VVS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity diamonds are screened for a refined face-up appearance: minimal light leakage, a clean table and a harmonious contrast between bright and shaded fac...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Large Natural Pearl 1.60 Ct Diamond Trilogy Ring 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Italian origin. The ring has a fantastic design made essential in the features but raising up at the top side to exalt the three amazing stones set at the crown of the ring giving am...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1.3 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Care & Preservation The long-term beauty of this Three-Stone Ring lies in keeping the diamonds clean and the structure undisturbed.
Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
7 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White / D color VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light. Colour family: Brilliant White ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.01 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Brilliant White SI 18K Gold Heirloom-Worthy Glow
Located in Mumbai, IN
The combination of 5.01 carats of Brilliant White diamonds and the disciplined Three-Stone Ring structure makes it a natural candidate for future inheritance.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Certified 5.22 Ct Burmese Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring, Estate
Located in Napoli, IT
One of a Kind A rare, quite unique Pink Sapphire Diamond engagement ring, estate, mid-century. Exquisitely hand crafted of solid Platinum, marked Marvellous design for the mounting p...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
3 Carat pear Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink Diamond Ring Rare Fancy-Color
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 3 carats, round brilliant, statement ring, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear. Colour family: Fancy Pink. ...
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Green Natural Emerald Diamond Gemstone Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
. ★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Oval Carat: 1.67 ct Color: Green Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Marquise Carat: 0.13 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE M...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.55 karat sapphire and 0.20 karat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collect...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Oval Natural Diamond & Ruby Solitaire Gem Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This three-stone ring features an oval natural diamond encircled by a halo of f...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.96 Carat Pink Sapphire and 0.80 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This pink sapphire and diamond three stone ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 karat gold and platinum.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 1890s 3.11 Carat Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 3.11 carat sapphire and 0.90 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Heart Shape Statement Type IIa / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Type iia, approximately 4 carats, heart shape, statement ring, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end. Colour family: ...
White Diamond
6.29ct Sapphire Diamond ring engagement 18KT white gold GRS certified sapphire
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is very rare and very precious handmade three stone ring with craftsmanship out of this world.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.81 Carat Sapphire 0.48 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trilogy Ring Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Palladium, Silver
Antique 2.20ct Sapphire and 0.72ct Diamond, 18ct White Gold Trilogy Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique unheated 2.20 carat sapphire and 0.72 carat diamond, 18 carat white gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections This...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary Pear Cut Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring in Solid 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant three-stone ring features 1 pear cut ruby totaling 0.57 carats, set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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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