Messika 18k White Gold My Twin Trilogy Ring, Three Diamonds, France
By Messika
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The My Twin trilogy ring in 18 carat white gold is a bold one.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Twin Emerald Baguette 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Diamond Open Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding timeless elegance, the Twin Emerald Baguette 14K Gold Diamond Open Ring is a stunning blend of sophistication and modern design.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$7,380Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire Twin Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:6.487g,D:0.87ct, Sapp:7.55ct,
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation Twin Frogs Designer Ring in Ruby, White, Black and Brown Diamonds
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Twin Frogs holding a round shaped 8.55 carats Ruby cabochon, high quality craftsmanship. 1.02 carats Black Diamond, 0.69 carats Brown Diamond and 0.41 carats White Diamonds embedded ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Palladium
$956Sale Price|20% Off
1/2 Carat Princess & Emerald Cut Diamond Twin Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Gold- 1.73 gms Diamond- 0.48 carats Diamond Colour: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Weight: 1.83 gms Ring Size: 6.5 US *In stock items will be shipped in 2 business days, or please allo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Twin Baguette 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the subtle luxury of this 14k gold round diamond ring, a symbol of refined beauty. Available in rose, yellow, or white gold, the natural diamond adds a captivating sparkle...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2 Carats Diamond Double Twin Cocktail Two Stone Bezel Solitaire Yellow Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
2 Carats Diamond Double Twin Cocktail Two Stone Bezel Solitaire Yellow Gold Ring 14 Yellow Karat Gold Genuine Diamonds 2.00 CTW (Around 2 carats Round Brilliant-Cut Silvery Warm Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat F/VS1 Twin Pear Round Halo Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning twin pear halo ring features natural Pear and Round Brilliant Cut diamonds totaling 1.00 carat, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.49 Carat Vivid Green Emerald and 2.18 Carat Diamond Twin Cocktail Party Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
2.49 carat of striking green natural emeralds are set with 2.18 carat of white brilliant diamond. The details of the diamond are mentioned below: Color: F Clarity: Vs Ring Size: US 6.5
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Twin Ring ruby and sapphire fine gem quality diamonds White gold 18 Karat
Located in München, DE
One-of-a-kind piece. This twin ring impresses with the unique expression of two valuable colored gemstones.
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 5.00 Ct Twin Emerald Cut E/VVS2 Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant engagement ring features two GIA Certified Emerald Cut diamonds totaling 5.00 carats (2.50 carats each), graded E color and VVS2 clarity, selected for their exceptional ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Twin Pear-Cut Emerald 14K (18K Custom) Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant bypass ring showcases two pear-cut emeralds set in a mirrored design, symbolizing balance and connection. Each vibrant green emerald is surrounded by a diamond halo, whi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond 1.70 Carat Ruby 0.95 Carat Twin Butterfly Ring
By New Italian Art
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18 karat white gold ring designed with 2 pavé diamond butterflies. Each butterfly centers an oval ruby. The delicacy and vibrancy of the butterfly is further enhanced w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Miner Twin Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 5 Width: 1.75 mm Weight: 3.12 grams 18K White Gold art deco (1920-1930), diamond and sapphire cocktail, dinner, dress ring ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Simon G. 18K White and Rose Gold Double Twin Flower Ring 0.86 Carat Diamonds
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Simon G. LR2568 18K white and rose gold flower ring with natural diamonds totaling 0.86 carats. Finger size is 6.25 and can be sized up or down by up to 2 sizes.
Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$1,780Sale Price / item|20% Off
Twin Pear Cut Diamonds Open Shank Minimalistic Stackable Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Gracefully modern and effortlessly elegant, this open shank ring showcases two brilliant pear-cut diamonds, beautifully balanced on either end of a polished gold band. The minimalist...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$1,780Sale Price / item|20% Off
Twin Pear Cut Diamonds Open Shank Minimalistic Stackable Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Gracefully modern and effortlessly elegant, this open shank ring showcases two brilliant pear-cut diamonds, beautifully balanced on either end of a polished gold band. The minimalist...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Nari Fine Jewels Twin Pear Shaped Peridot and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Crafted with 14k yellow gold, this ring features two east-west pear cut peridots totaling 1.60 carats and three diamonds nestled in the center. With a face measuring 6.6 mm and a 4.3...
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow 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. Hand set with two Blush Red Zircon Gemstones, weighing 3.05tcw and baguette Diamonds weighing approx. 0.50tcw. Han...
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Twin 8.25 Carat Rubellite Hearts Ring with 1.14 Carat Diamonds
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
Two cabochon rubelite hearts are the centerpiece of this 18 karat yellow gold ring. The hearts are joined in the center by a bezel set square cut diamond and accented all around wit...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanisa Nahata Twin Pear Shape Fancy Ring in 18Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Something special for yourself... and one you can pass down generations. Twin Pear shape Fancy Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
GIA Certified 3.00 Carats F/VS1 Pear Twin Diamonds Gap Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K white gold, the setting highlights the diamonds’ fire and purity, offering timeless luxury with a contemporary edge. --- Total Diamond Weight: 3.00 carats Diamonds: 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twin Parrot Ring 0.46 Ct Diamond Center
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Twin parrots face each other and hold a single round brilliant diamond in their beaks.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Offset Bypass Pave Set Diamond Twin Anthurium Ring, App. 1.07 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k white gold ring. This fascinating, unusual ring is a bypass, crossover style, adorned with two complementary offset anthurium, decorated with round faceted diamonds, approximatel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3 Carats F/VS1 Twin Heart Diamonds Cross Ring in 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K white gold, the setting enhances the diamonds’ fire and purity, resulting in a timeless and expressive statement piece. --- Total Diamond Weight: 3.00 carats Diamonds:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Art Deco Old European Diamond Twin Bypass Ring in Platinum
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Art Deco Old European cut diamond twin bypass ring set in platinum. The centerpieces of this ring are two Old European cut diamonds both accompanied by GIA reports.
Diamond, Platinum
$2,900 / item
Tanisa Nahata Twin Pear Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Twin Pear Ring in 18K rose gold. White Diamond: Pear and ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,900 / item
Tanisa Nahata Twin Pear Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Twin Pear Ring in 18K rose gold. White Diamond: Pear and ro...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,900 / item
Tanisa Nahata Twin Pear Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These pieces are part of our dainty and fine jewelry line known as TanisaJewelry - see more on Instagram @tanisajewelry. Twin Pear Ring in 18K yellow gold. White Diamond: Pear and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum 1.73ctw Dual Old Diamond Twin Moi Et Toi Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - J-L Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 5.8mm & 6.2mm - 1.73ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold w/ Platinum...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat F/VS1 Twin Pear Toi Et Moi Diamonds Ring 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K white gold, the setting highlights the diamonds’ fire and purity while maintaining luxurious sophistication. --- Details: Total Diamond Weight: 3.00 carats Diamonds: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Cts F/VS1 Twin Heart Toi Et Moi Diamonds Ring 18K White Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18K white gold, the setting highlights the diamonds’ fire and purity while maintaining sophisticated elegance. --- Details: Total Diamond Weight: 2.00 carats Diamonds: 1....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zorab Creation Twin Infernos 4.57 Carat Spessartite Garnet Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Two reddish-orange spessartite garnets totaling 4.57 carats fixed on pedestals gives this ring a fiery glow. The gems are framed with a row of 0.81-carat diamond pavé that continue d...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Palladium
Harry Winston 18k White Gold Diamond Sapphire "Forget-Me-Not" Twin Ring Size 54
By Harry Winston
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A poetic and playful masterpiece from the Harry Winston Forget-Me-Not Collection, this "Twin Ring" captures the delicate charm of the forget-me-not flower.
Blue and Yellow Sapphire Twin Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This lovely twin ring design features a yellow sapphire weighing approximately 4.67 carats and blue sapphire weighing approximately 5.41 carats.
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,488Sale Price|20% Off
1.27 ct Emerald Channel Setting Twin Ring With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.84g, Diamond:0.57ct Emerald:1.27ct"
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$996Sale Price|20% Off
1/2 Carat Heart & Oval Twin Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Gold- 1.76 gms Diamond- 0.45 carats Diamond Colour: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Weight: 1.85 gms Ring Size: 6.5 US *In stock items will be shipped in 2 business days, or please allo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Wonderful Twin Ring Tourmaline Blue Topaz Brilliants traditional made in Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
a wonderful twin ring with two openly connected ends, made in a traditional goldsmith's factory in Valenza/Italy, a round faceted blue topaz in the sought-after color London Blue, ap...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.00 Carat F/VS1 Twin Pear Toi Et Moi Cuff Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant cuff-style ring features two GIA Certified Pear Shape diamonds totaling 3.00 carats, composed of two diamonds weighing 1.50 carats each, graded F color and VS1 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.30 Carats Total Old European Cut Twin Diamond White Gold Wedding Band
Located in New York, NY
An antique style unisex wedding band, featuring two old European cut diamonds weighing 1.30 carats total, flushed set in a thick 14K white gold mounting. Size 6.75 US, resizable upon...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 2.11 CT Yellow & Champagne Diamond 18K Two Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 18K three-tone gold twin diamond engagement ring, accompanied by an IGI certificate.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with 0.53 Carats Size 7
Located in New York, NY
The twin rows of diamonds follow the ring’s split shank contour, enhancing its airy form and adding continuous shimmer.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Bypass Ring in Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oval cabochon star sapphire and baguette diamond twin bypass ring in platinum. This ring features two oval cabochon star sapphires totaling approximately 27.00 carats.
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald Gemstone Halo Natural Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.50ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ♥ Stone: Natural Emerald Shape: Oval & Emerald Cut Carat: 2.44ct Color: Green ★THE M...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 10.00 Cttw. Natural Yellow Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18k/SS
Located in New York, NY
Experience refined artistry with this Gemistry Victorian Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Twin Blossom Cocktail Ring, an exceptional design that reflects the elegance and intricate crafts...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$1,341Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Solid Gold Toi Moi Oval Statement Ring with Natural Diamonds (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 twin oval diamond ring features two natural oval-cut diamonds placed side ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$3,208Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 1.22 Carats Pear and Marquise Cut in 18K White Gold
Located in Diera, AE
A dramatic arrangement of pear and marquise diamonds creates remarkable dimension, light dispersion, and movement across this sculptural ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Ring. Genuine CHANEL 18k 750 Camelia Onyx Chalcedony Ring.
By Chanel
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Chanel Ring Black and White Camelia Collection Details: Onyx and White Chalcedony carved twin flowers Diamond Paved leaves. 5.75 ring size 51 6.8grams total Please ask ...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Victorian Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond twin heart ring, the ring two interlocking hearts, each set to the centre and border with rose-cut diamond, with diamond-set bow surmount, all grain-set to a...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Pearl Diamond Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful late Victorian ring. This twin heart ring features two lovely hearts, each set with a nacreous natural pearl that is surrounded by a frame of glittering diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Twin Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian emerald, ruby and diamond twin heart ring, the ring set with two interlocking hearts, one set with a pear-shaped emerald, estimated to weigh 0.15 carat, the other wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 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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