Florentine Finished Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Florentine Finished Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Florentine Finished Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Florentine Finished Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Florentine Finished Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Florentine Finished Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winner Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal, one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old word Italian craftsmanship T...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Florentine Finished Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cornelis Hollander Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 14k Two Tone Gold
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1990's tanzanite and diamond ring made by famous jeweler Cornelis Hollander. Half of the ring is white gold and the other half is yellow gold. This striking and bold ring would...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Crossover Ring Size 6.75 #21819
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Crossover Ring Size 6.75 This striking crossover ring is crafted in a sleek combination of 14K yellow and white gold and is adorned with sparkling...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.70 Carat White and Pink Diamond Two Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This two tone diamond bypass engagement ring features a 1.00 carat emerald cut white and 0.70 carat pear cut pink diamond.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold
Wide Diamond Band in Two Tone Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat yellow gold ring featuring 58 round brilliant cut diamonds of SI clarity and H color totaling approximately 3.00 carats. 9.55mm wide white gold accented top with tapered bac...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Two Tone Gold and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 #20977
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Two Tone Gold and Diamond Ring Size 6.25 This elegant ring features nine round brilliant cut diamonds set in polished 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Engagement Ring in Two Tone Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Beautifully feminine, this two-tone gold diamond cluster engagement ring with an approx. total 0.34 carat diamond weight will take our breath away.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Two-Tone Gold Solitaire Ring
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White and Yellow Gold Fancy Diamond: 1.71ct total weight. Diamond: 1.83ct total weight.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gol...
18K Gold Heavy Pave Diamond Statement Link Ring 3.27ct Two-Tone Chunky
Located in Great Neck, NY
This bold and sculptural two-tone pavé diamond statement ring is a striking example of modern high-jewelry design, combining impressive gold weight with dramatic dimensional styling.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Gray Pearl Ring 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Two Tone Gold and Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grey Tahitian Pearl Ring with Natural Diamonds Bold and Elegant look Pre owned- as new condition 18K Gold approx 14 grams Hight Quality workmanship - well made ring Two tone...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.07 Carat Orange Sapphire Diamond Two Tone Gold Ring
By DLUSH
Located in Trumbull, CT
Weight of Sapphire: 2.07 Carat Weight of Diamond: 0.283 Carat Gold: 18K Two Tone Size: 7
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Two-Tone 1.40 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This classic solitaire engagement ring features a stunning Old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.40 carats, L color SI1 clarity, mounted in a six prong platinum head and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Custom Made Two Tone Platinum and 18k Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Custom-made two tone ring in platinum and 18k gold with diamonds, a sophisticated cocktail ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Two-Tone 0.30 Carat Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Two-Tone 0.30 Carat Diamond Bezel Ring. The ring features center 0.20 carat Diamond and 0.10 carat on the sides.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Florentine Finished Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold Italian Diamond Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Two-Tone Platinum 18K Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated two-tone design showcases a seamless interplay of precious metals, with warm gold accents gracefully wrapping around a platinum body set with brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Oval Citrine Diamond Ring Size 6.75 #16452
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage GAI Certified 18K Two Tone Gold Citrine Diamond Ring Size 6.75 This stunning ring is set with a genuine gorgeous oval rose cut green citrine stone and rose cut diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring Size 6 #17354
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Two Tone Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6 JAGi Certified- This spectacular ring features one round natural ruby, 30 marquise cut natural rubies and 18 marquise and round brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Edwardian Daisy Floral Style Engagement Ring in Two Tone Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Antique style diamond engagement ring in a daisy flower design. A six petalled flower is set with diamonds in each petal shape with center diamond, approximately total 0.10 carat. On...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Edwardian Floral Style Dome Ring in Two Tone Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning diamond cluster ring celebrates nature’s beauty and the brilliance of diamonds. Finely crafted in yellow and white gold, this ring features a unique flower design where...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI 18K Two-Tone Gold, Diamond and Ruby Eyes Serpenti Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Serpenti collection stands among BULGARI's most iconic creations, drawing inspiration from the serpent as an ancient symbol of vitality, wisdom, and transformation. Since its deb...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Fashion Diamond Ring Engagement
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Two Tone Fashion Ring with Diamonds 0.25 Total Diamond Weight. Size 6 2.72 grams total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
GIA Certified 1.5 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic six prong diamond engagement ring. GIA certified 1.5ct round brilliant cut diamond mounted in a two tone 14k yellow and white gold solitaire setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Tone 14K Gold Diamond Pavé Band Ring, Retro Style, 0.60ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and refined, this Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold Diamond Pavé Ring showcases a sophisticated blend of warm yellow gold and cool white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and Gold Diamond Initial N Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Two Tone Yellow and Gold Diamond Initial N Ring 27 piece round diamonds with 0.80 total weight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$2,964Sale Price|24% Off
18kt Two-Tone Gold Invisible Diamond Mens Ring, .75cttw, 19.1 grams
By Siera
Located in San Diego, CA
Men's 18kt two-tone gold ring with four invisible set princess cut diamonds accented with round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Two-tone Kunzite and Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in-house by Forty Seventh & Fifth, this ring reflects expert craftsmanship and thoughtful design — from the intricate hand-finished filigree gallery to the elegant two-tone ...
Diamond, Kunzite, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Cornelis Hollander Tanzanite & Diamond Contemporary Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7.5 This bold and architectural ring by Cornelis Hollander is crafted in a striking combination of 14 karat yellow and white gold. At the center is a triangle-cut buff to...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Two Tone Ring
Located in Delray Beach, FL
In the style of Art Deco, this 18K two tone ring is a showstopper. Featuring a vertically arranged combination of rubies and diamonds, this rare piece is framed by a beautiful and in...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Green Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Two Tone Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A unique Art Deco inspired emerald and diamond ring. The natural emerald approx. weight 0.10 carat has a beautiful green color. The ring has a beautiful engraved top with open work s...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Minimalist Double Chevron Diamond Ring in Two-Tone 14k Gold LR51826
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
The ring is made in two-tone 14 karat yellow and white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two Tone Gold Garnet & Diamond Bypass Ring Size 6.5 #19748
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Bypass Ring Size 6.5 JAGi Certified- This stunning bypass ring features one round cut rhodolite garnet and 16 round brilliant ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
0.88ctt Multi Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Unique multi diamond cluster ring of floral motif. 7 pear, and marquise diamonds, 0.60ct. Approximately Brown, Pink, and Brown color and SI1-I1 clarity. 8 tapered baguettes, 0.08 car...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Two Tone Gold GIA 1.27tcw H Vs2 Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Timeless, sophisticated, and backed by important certification, this is a lovely vintage engagement ring with lasting appeal. Weight: 4.6 Grams Stone: Diamond 1.27ctw, H color, VS2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.29 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Ring in 18k Two Tone Gold
Located in Houston, TX
1.29 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Ring in 18k Two Tone Gold A romantic yet sophisticated diamond heart ring crafted in luxurious 18K white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous engagement ring features two tones of gorgeous 14-karat gold!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Two Tone White Gold 1.33tcw L Vs2 GIA Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 14k two-tone gold, featuring a white gold setting accented with contrasting yellow gold elements.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
EGL Certified 1.20 Carat Round Diamond Two Tone Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's diamond engagement ring. EGL certified 1.20cts round brilliant cut, H-I (near colorless) center diamond set in a 14k white gold crown with a 14k yellow gold shank. Complemente...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Two-Tone Ring in 900 Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ruby & Diamond Two-Tone Ring in 900 Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 900 platinum and 18k yellow gold, centering an oval red ruby within a petite halo of rou...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tanzanite 7.74 ct Two Tones with Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in luxurious 18k two-tone gold, the setting combines yellow gold for warmth and white gold for elegance—a perfect balance of vintage charm and modern design.
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
$155,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 5.86ct Cushion Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Two Tone
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning GIA certified natural yellow diamond with diamond halo ring, two-tone 18k white and yellow gold. 6.70 carats total diamond weight. 5.86 carat cushion Fancy Yellow color and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...
18K Two Tone Black and White Diamond Abstract Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Two Tone Black and White Diamond Abstract Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Two-Tone Gold Natural Emerald & Diamond Bezel Set Ring Ring Material: 18k Yellow Gold& 18k White Gold Gemstone/ Diamond Details: The Center Stone is a Natural, Emerald cut, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Flexible Wave Link Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1980's Unique and fun, Flexible wave link diamond band ring. The entire ring is flexible. Starting with the band, which is 18k yellow gold flexible link sections. The top of the rin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 18KT Two-Tone Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This ring is designed in 18-karat two-tone gold. The diamonds are graded H-I Color, I-2 Clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold Wide Band Ring with 0.53ct Round Diamond, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Bold two-tone 14K yellow and white gold band ring centered with a bezel-set round diamond totaling approx. 0.53 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Two Tone Gold Natural Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Two Tone Gold Natural Fancy Yellow Heart Shape Diamond Crossover Ring Ring Material: 14k White & Yellow Gold Diamond Details: The main stone is a natural, fancy yellow, heart ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Flower Two Toned Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: Platinum 900 and 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 5.5 Total Weight: 4.4 Grams Diamond Count: 7 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS2-SI1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
.10 Carat Diamond Two Tone Gold Enamel Dome Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Mid Century diamond enamel cluster cocktail ring. 7 round brilliant cut diamonds in a 18k white gold flower design in a dome cluster of robin egg blue enamel. 18k yellow gold...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
3.54 Carat Trilliant Rubellite Pink Tourmaline & Diamond 18K Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Bypass Cocktail Ring Metal: 18K Two-Tone — Yellow Gold (center prong basket) and White Gold (diamond pave shank) Weight: 3.42 grams Hallmark: 750 (...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18k Two Tone Gold Portrait Citrine & Diamond Large Flexible Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 6 Natural Genuine Citrine - Portrait Cut - Bezel Set - Yellowish Orange Color - 13.2x9.6mm (pear cut in center) approx. 127 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut...
Citrine, Diamond, 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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