Colombian Emerald Diamond Bypass "Toi et Moi" Ring 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Currently a made-to-order piece with customization available in white or yellow gold, with optional side diamond settings. Stunning Natural Colombian Emerald Square Cut, Medium Fin...
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald and Ruby Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Estimated Production Time: 3-4 weeks** *Please check the Images and video of the unset natural gemstones that will be used for the stunning ring* Stunning 2.50 Carats Natural Colomb...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
Emerald and Ruby Engagement Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A truly outstanding piece that's guaranteed to make a statement. This bypass ring is very well crafted in solid platinum( different metals available). Features an emerald-cut AAA Col...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fine Ruby and Emerald Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A truly outstanding piece that's guaranteed to make a statement. This bypass ring is very well crafted in solid 18K gold(different metals available). Features a pear-cut Colombian em...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Toi et Moi Diamond ring with Emerald Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Toi et Moi Diamond ring with Emerald Cut Diamonds Mounted in 14K White Gold Emerald Cut Diamonds totaling 0.51ct (F/G color VVS clarity) Total Carat Weight of pave: 0.11ct Size 4.75
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid “Toi et Moi” Emerald Cut Solitaire Diamond and Columbian Emerald Cut Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A striking blend of mid-century Circa 1960's modern elegance 18k (750 Hallmark), romantic symbolism, this Toi et Moi twin ring features an emerald-cut diamond and Colombian emerald—e...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Henderson, NV
Platinum toi et moi style ring featuring a striking design with an deep green emerald and white diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 1ct Oval Cut and 1ct Emerald Cut Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A modern Toi et Moi diamond ring crafted in 18K white gold, pairing two distinct shapes in one elegant silhouette.
Diamond, Platinum
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Moi&Toi 4 Carat Emerald Diamond Pave Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless creation by Cecile Blake, this exquisite ring showcases a vibrant 4-carat natural heart shape emeralds The emeralds are surrounded by a lovely pave of brilliant round di...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Engagement
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Stunning platinum ruby and sapphire "Toi et Moi" Cross Over Ring. This bypass ring is very well crafted in solid Platinum(different metals available). Features a round-cut ruby nea...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...
Edwardian 3.95ct Colombian Emerald & 3.15ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
Located in London, GB
An intense green, cushion shape emerald weighing approximately 3.95ct and an Old Mine-cut diamond, approximately 3.15ct make up this elegant 'Toi et Moi' ring.
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold 1.51tcw Emerald Cut Emerald & Diamond Toi et Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite Emerald and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring. This stunning piece showcases a captivating emerald cut emerald from Colombia, weighing over 0...
Emerald, 14k Gold
$1,795Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.5 TCW Emerald Cut Emerald Pear Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.5 TCW Emerald Cut Emerald Pear Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 18k White Gold features emerald cut emerald set on the one end of the ring and pear cut diamond set on the other end of the r...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.20 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Toi et Moi Ring 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Emerald cut Diamonds embraced by east to west 2 baguette diamonds weigh and 84 round diamonds halfway to the shank.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,790Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.11ct Toi Et Moi Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond 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. 1 kite shape emeralds, 1.79 carats apx F2. 1 round rose cut diamond 1.32 carats, approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Toi et Moi Emerald & Pear Cut 0.57 Carat Diamond Ring, Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
The Original Romance — A White Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- LRIMJOS-012 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 0.57 Carat Gros...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.54 Carats Emerald Pear Cut Toi-et-Moi Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the "Toi et Moi" ring, a dazzling symbol of love and togetherness. This exceptional piece features two pear-shaped emeralds, each weighing a total of 1.54 carats, cradled...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage old European cut diamond emerald 18k rose gold Toi et Moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Toi et Moi ring presents a romantic pairing of an old European cut diamond and a round cut emerald, symbolizing two contrasting yet complementary gemstones brought toget...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
6 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring VVS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 6 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring VS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 8 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring SI 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring SI 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
10 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring VS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring VVS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring VVS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end.
White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
10 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring VVS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring SI 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. A collector-facing piece where proportion and light return are treated as non-negotiable.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring SI 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring VS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. A connoisseur-led design where the face-up stays calm, crisp, and intentionally luxurious.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring SI 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 6 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring VVS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 6 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring SI 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 8 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring VVS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 7 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. A serious diamond ring with disciplined selection—meant to read clean at normal viewing distance.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Colombian Emerald Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A refined toi et moi ring, offered by Claris-A, composed as an open, gently curved band that wraps naturally around the finger. The design brings two heart-shaped Colombian emeralds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Toi et Moi Pear Diamond and Emerald Baguette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking interpretation of the romantic Toi et Moi design, this platinum ring unites the brilliance of a pear-shaped diamond with the vivid allure of a pear-shaped emerald in an el...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1.84 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring 14K WhiteGold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Emerald cut Sapphires embraced by east to west 2 baguette diamonds weigh and 84 round diamonds halfway to the shank.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.11ct Toi Et Moi Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond 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. 1 heart shape emeralds, 1.79 carats apx F2. 1 oval rose cut diamond 1.32 carats, approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 2.97ct Toi Et Moi Emerald & Rose Cut Diamond 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. 1 heart shape emeralds, 2.10 carats apx F2. 1 round rose cut diamond 0.87 carats, approximat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s ‘Toi-et-Moi’ Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
The style emerged in the late 18th century and gained lasting fame when Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to Joséphine with a sapphire-and-diamond toi et moi ring, cementing its associatio...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 2 carat total Oval & Emerald Toi et Moi Diamond Ring -18K Gold
By EMD Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
**Save this ring ❤️ to receive price updates** A modern Toi et Moi diamond ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, pairing two distinct shapes in one elegant silhouette.
Diamond, Platinum
$1,750Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Ring features curves gently to frame two emerald-cut diamonds positioned opposite each other at the open ends.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,188Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Ring features curves gently to frame two emerald-cut diamonds positioned opposite each other at the open ends.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.16 Carat Colombian Emerald, Diamond and Platinum "Toi Et Moi" Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1970's Emerald-Cut 2.16 Carat Colombian Emerald, Diamond, and Platinum "Toi Et Moi" Ring: centering a pair of Emerald-Cut Colombian Emerald's weighing 1.05 Carat and 0.91 Car...
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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
Open Bypass Octagon Cut Emerald & Diamond Toi et Moi Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This open bypass ring features a 0.88 carat, set in 14k yellow gold. Individual emerald sizes around 5 x 4 mm, complemented by round-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.14 carats, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Toi Et Moi Ring Pear Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with a pear cut emerald in center and a round cut diamond ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
6 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 6 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. Built for clients who judge a ring in motion, not only in perfect studio light.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s 18 k gold and emerald cut diamond and sapphire toi et moi ring
Located in London, GB
This stylish toi et moi ring has a 0.7 carat diamond and a 0.8 carat sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
8 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring FL/IF 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 8 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. Created for those who prefer quiet power—brilliance without chaos.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring FL/IF 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 10 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. A modern classic that balances presence with polish, engineered for long-term wear.
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Toi et Moi Ring with Diamonds & Emerald
Located in Aventura, FL
SPECIFICATIONS: Style: Toi et Moi Period: Contemporary / Vintage (confirm if you’d like me to label it) Metal: 18K White Gold Stones: Natural Emerald & Natural Diamonds Ring Size: 7....
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 1.06ct Emerald Cut Shape Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning modern natural floating diamond open shank abstract toi et moi ring, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 2 emerald cut shape diamonds, 1.06 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05 Carat Emerald Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring From a styling perspective, the strength of this design lies in its clarity: a disciplined row of Emerald Cut diamonds and gemstones, a focu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.54 Carat Oval Cut Emerald Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Oval cut Emerald embraced by east to west 4 oval diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.4 Carat Emerald Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Approximately 2.4 carats, emerald, toi et moi, diamond ring. Designed to feel like a personal signature: refined, wearable, and unmistakably high-end.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.18 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The stunning forever-together Toi et Moi ring features 2 Emerald cut Rubies embraced by east to west 2 baguette diamonds weigh and 84 round diamonds halfway to the shank.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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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