Mixed Cut White and Yellow Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18K Mix Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 1 pear shape yellow diamond weighing 0.34 carat and 1 pear shape white diamond weighing 0.18 carat in total. 103 accent Brillia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Blush Red Zircon and Baguette Diamond Twin Toi et Moi Bypass Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful 'Toi et Moi' Crossover Diamond and Blush Red Zircon Ring.
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
"Toi et Moi" Yellow Gold Earrings with Princess-Cut Diamonds and South Sea Pearl
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant and timeless "Toi et Moi" earrings crafted in yellow gold, featuring luminous Australian South Sea pearls suspended beneath geometric diamond-set motifs.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Marquise Shaped Yellow and White Diamond Two Stone Toi et Moi Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Shape White and Yellow Diamonds each weighing 2.0 and 2.50 carats respectively. Set with White and Yellow Marquise Shaped Diamonds weighing 2.40 carats. Set in Platinum and ...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
J. Birnbach Yellow and White Radiant Diamond Toi et Moi Two Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and unique take on the two stone ring trend! This stunning Toi et Moi ring complements any finger, and could also work as a one of a kind engagement ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pear Ruby and Halo Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pear Ruby and Halo Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.82 carats and diamonds of 0.24 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Champagne and White Heart shape Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 3.94 Ct 14K Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A distinctive and romantic interpretation of the classic Toi et Moi design, this ring brings together two beautifully matched heart-shaped natural diamonds in a striking contrast of ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified Natural Fancy Yellow and White Diamond "Toi et Moi" Crossover Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent & unique handcrafted "Toi et Moi" (Me & you) 2-stone ring. Composed of platinum, 18 karat yellow gold, Natural Fancy Intense Yellow & White GIA certified diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Toi et Moi Platinum Ring Circa 1925
Located in Poole, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond Toi et Moi ring, set with a square old-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.65 carats opposite an emerald-cut Brazilian emerald weighing approximately...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and 1.02 Carat D, Si-2 Diamond. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning t...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and 1.00 Carat F, VS-1 Diamond. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning t...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Modern Toi Et Moi Diamond and Emerald Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Modern Toi Et Moi Diamond and Emerald Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.85 carat and 1.21 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi Et Moi Ring Emerald And Pear Cut, 925 Silver Two Stone Engagement Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Toi Et Moi Ring Emerald And Pear Cut, 925 Silver Two Stone Engagement Ring.
Silver
4.02 Carat Cushion Aquamarine Morganite Diamond Platinum Toi et Moi Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined 4.02 carat cushion cut aquamarine and morganite diamond toi et moi ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, handcrafted in platinum.
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Multi-gemstone, Pl...
Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold You and Me Toi et Moi
Located in Paris, FR
Toi et Moi ring in 18 carat white gold set with a round cut sapphire and a Brilliant cut diamond.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Mid Century pearl diamond platinum Toi Et Moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Mid Century ring from the 1950s features two cultured golden pearls measuring approximately 11.60mm and 11.38mm. Accented by six single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold, this charming vintage cocktail ring features a graceful toi et moi crossover design, bringing together two vivid natural cabochon gemstones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$210Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Wave Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This delicate emerald and diamond Toi et Moi ring is crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1910 Edwardian 14k Yellow and Platinum Gold Toi et Moi 2 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This Toi et Moi, meaning ‘You and Me”, gets its name from the two stones that symbolize the unity and love between two people.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
IGI CERTIFIED Yellow Cushion Diamond and Pear Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18k
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful "Toi et Moi" ring features a light yellow cushion shape diamond and a pear cut diamond set in a bypass design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique toi et moi ring with diamonds and cabochon-cut sapphire, early 20th cent
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold ring of the "Toi et Moi" type with a diamond and a sapphire, girdled with a ribbon of diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI CERTIFIED Yellow Cushion Diamond and Pear Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18k
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful "Toi et Moi" ring features a light yellow cushion shape diamond and a pear cut diamond set in a bypass design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Toi-et-Moi Ring with Diamonds, 1990s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow and White Diamond Toi-et-Moi Ring, 18K gold, from the 1990's, the curved centre with eight yellow and eight white diamonds in pavé setting, signed V...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Amethyst and Tanzanite Toi et Moi Ring, 4.10ct in 14K Rose Gold Size 8
Located in New York, NY
This elegant toi et moi–style ring pairs two natural gemstones in a balanced, sculptural composition.
Amethyst, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Toi Et Moi 2.50 Carat Sapphire and 1.18 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with a Pear-Shaped Sapphire weighing approximately 2.50 carats, and a Pear-Shaped Diamond weighing 1.18 carats, G color, VS1 clarity. T...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi 18ct Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This incredible Edwardian crossover engagement ring features a 0.67ct old mine cut diamond set in a six claw open back setting complimented by a natural saltwater pearl measuring 3.8...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$5,860Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander 3.78 Carat Toi Et Moi Emerald Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 2 oval emeralds, 3.78 carats apx F2. 18-karat yellow gold, 6.25 grams, current ring size 6.5.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Toi-Et-Moi Crossover Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage ruby, sapphire and diamond toi-et-moi crossover ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi et Moi Double Pink Spinel and Blue Spinel 18k White gold Bypass Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Spectacular, one-of-a-kind Toi et Moi Ring handmade, in 18k White Gold, Featuring two prominent Pink and Blue Natural Pear, Brilliant cut Spinels.
Diamond, Spinel, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$7,900Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.77ct Toi Et Moi Sapphire & Diamonds Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern floating emerald and diamond toi et moi ring. By Alexander Beverly Hills. 2.77 carats total gemstone weight. 2.32 carat round shape sapphire, heated. 0.45 carat marqu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Heart Shape Tanzanite and Baguette Diamond
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous natural Tanzanite and Diamond "Toi et Moi" ring in 18 karat white gold. "Toi et Moi", meaning "You and Me" in French, The symbolism of two different gemstones coming togethe...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring, 2.65ct, 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring 18K White Gold Elegant sapphire and diamond Toi et Moi ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, featuring two vibrant oval cut Ceylon blu...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...
RUCHI Fancy Yellow and White Diamond White Gold Engagement Toi Et Moi Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold U.S size 6. Fancy yellow Diamond: 2.36ct total weight. Diamond: 1.11ct total weight, G-H/SI stone.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Toi et Moi ring, natural diamonds and ruby - you & I engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
These rings are also known as 'Toi et Moi', which is French for 'you and me'. It is an incredibly romantic meaning of the joining of two souls in love.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Cut 5.79 & 5.73 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K two-tone Toi Et Moi ring, weighing 16.57 grams. Featuring two heart-cut diamonds; 5.79ct G/SI2 with EGL #EGL6302103318, and 5.73ct Fancy Yellow with SI2 clarity.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Yellow White Heart Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring 18K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring 18K Gold Modern and sophisticated Toi et Moi bypass ring crafted in solid 18K gold, featuring a striking combination of natural...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
French vintage cultured pearl diamond 18k white gold Toi Et Moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant French vintage cultured pearl and diamond Toi Et Moi ring is a sophisticated 1980’s design, beautifully crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.81ct Old Mine Cut Diamond and 18ct White Gold Toi Et Moi Antique Ring
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique diamond toi et moi ring transcends time. Two stunning semi-old cut diamonds, with a combined weight of 0.81 carats, shine wonderfully at the centre of this f...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.24 Carat Blue Gray and Raspberry Spinel Toi et Moi Drop Earrings By Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, sculptural, and collector focused, these toi et moi drop earrings by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills feature a matched pair of square octagon spinels totaling 10.24 carats, showc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Platinum, 18k Gold, Whit...
2.01ct Natural Ruby and 1.43ct Yellow Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold, vibrant, and exquisitely designed—this Ruby and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring is a striking celebration of contrast and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,009Sale Price / item|20% Off
Toi et Moi Heart and Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Toi et Moi Heart and Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Designed with two distinct diamond shapes—a heart-shaped diamond symbolizing love and an emerald-cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Pearl and Diamond Toi Et Moi 18 Carat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
This wonderful antique crossover engagement ring features a 0.72 carat old mine cut diamond mounted in a six claw, open back setting. The stone is perfectly accompanied by a beautifu...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique 18k Gold Diamond Toi et Moi Crossover Engagement Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Altrincham, GB
This stunning antique "toi et moi" engagement ring dates from the 1920's and features elegantly curved crossover shoulders with two 0.45ct old cut diamonds (0.90ct total) resting at ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GRS Certified Trilliant Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Long Frame Toi Et Moi Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 6.84 Grams - Ring Type: Long Frame, Toi Et Moi Ruby Details: - Carat: 0.83 - Color: Red - Cut: Trilliant (Triangular) - Origin: Burma ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,420Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modernist Toi et Moi Ring in 14K White Gold with Octagon Emerald and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless elegance with this striking Toi et Moi ring, expertly crafted in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst and Rose Quartz Gemstone Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Toi Et Moi Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Rose Quartz Toi Et Moi Ring in 14k Gold featuring natural gemstones of 5.47 carats.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Bypass Toi et Moi Ring Pear And Round Moissanite 925 Silver Two Stone Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Open Bypass Toi et Moi Ring Pear And Round Moissanite 925 Silver Two Stone Ring.
Silver
Art Deco Platinum Toi Et Moi Ring with 0.90ct Emerald & Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center stone: Round brilliant cut emerald Weight: Approximately 0.90 carat Accent stone: Old mine cut diamond Weight: Approximately 0.90 carat Color: H Clarity: SI Accent stone: 26 s...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Belrose Jewelers GIA 3 Carat Pear & Round Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
French for "you and me," the Toi et Moi is one of the most romantic of all engagement ring styles.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Gold with Emerald Pearl and Old Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique Toi et Moi ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a natural emerald paired with a fine cultured pearl, symbolizing the balance of two stones in harmony.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
$2,764Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.78 Ct Natural Emerald and Marquise Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
Balancing architectural precision with fluid movement, this mixed-shape Toi et Moi ring pairs an emerald-cut diamond with marquise-cut diamonds in a composition defined by contrast a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI CERTIFIED Yellow Heart Diamond and Oval Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful "Toi et Moi" ring features a light yellow heart shape diamond and a oval cut diamond set in a bypass design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified Yellow Oval Diamond and Pear Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This beautiful "Toi et Moi" ring features a fancy light yellow oval shape diamond and a pear cut diamond set in a bypass design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.95 carat old European diamond platinum toi et moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco Toi et Moi ring is a beautiful embodiment of romance and refined 1930s design.
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau Toi et Moi Pearl and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold & Platinum
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant Art Nouveau toi et moi ring features two natural pearls gracefully opposed in a flowing open design, symbolizing union and harmony.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gold Plated 925 Silver Toi et Moi Ring Cushion Pear Cut Moissanite Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Plated 925 Silver Toi et Moi Ring Cushion Pear Cut Moissanite Ring.
Gold Plate, Silver
14k White Gold 0.28ct Baguette Cut and 0.45ct Round Diamond in a Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold 0.28ct Baguette Cut and 0.45ct Round Diamond in a Toi et Moi Ring Style: Toi et Moi Ring Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: This ring features 0.28 carat tota...
Diamond, 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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