14K White Gold 1.53ct Diamond Halo Ring MF45-031726
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A solid choice for a personal milestone or a daily spark. In 14K white gold, this ring features a 0.95 ct center diamond held by six prongs. A halo of petite diamonds circles the cen...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry 9.60 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Perfect as a wedding band or a statement piece, this size 6.5 eternity ring is a dazzling symbol of love and commitment.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Brown Diamond Eternity Band 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Whether you're looking for a remarkable engagement or wedding ring, or simply a stunning accessory to complement your personal style, this Diamond Eternity Band in 18K yellow gold is...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
14K White Gold Retro Diamond Triple Ring Set, 1.95ctw, Size 4.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Triple Ring Set. The middle split band ring has seven round diamonds set in the center with a halo of nineteen diamonds and eighteen side diamonds. The di...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Orange Blossom Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco period band ring. In platinum. With alternating engraved diamond and circle decoration around the band.
Platinum
6.23ct Blue Sapphire 14K White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring is crafted from luxurious 14K (or 18K Custom) white gold, showcasing a continuous circle of carefully set blue sapphires.
14k Gold, White Gold
$71,752 / item
Oval Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Available in a custom 18K option for a richer finish, this ring is perfect as a wedding band, anniversary gift, or a luxurious everyday statement.
14k Gold, White Gold
2.4 Carat Diamond Eternity Band Rings in 18k White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The diamonds, graded in the G-H color range with a clarity profile of VS-SI, are masterfully set to ensure maximum light reflection and fire. These versatile bands offer a classic ae...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Cluster Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold, 4.07ctw, Retro Style, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Cluster Diamond Ring in White Gold is a stunning piece, featuring a total of seventy-one diamonds in a captivating design. The combination of a center diamond surrounded by two circl...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Royal Blue Sapphire Eternity Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking, full-eternity gemstone band. Exquisitely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, this ring features a continuous, unbroken circle of...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Soleste Diamond Band Ring in Platinum, size 5½
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Soleste full circle band ring features a seamless row of brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.34 carats, expertly set in luxurious platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique European Ring 2.7 ctw. Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6/ 10gr
Located in SE
Old European Ring, Renaissance styled with parts in solid 18k Yellow Gold and Silver. Openwork dome shaped crown 21 mm x 10 mm deep consisting of 3 circular tiers of Silver clusters ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
1.30 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This timeless full-circle design symbolizes eternal love, making it the perfect choice for a wedding band, anniversary ring, or a sophisticated everyday statement.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
2.50 Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 14K Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
The full eternity design symbolizes everlasting love, making this ring an exceptional choice as a luxury wedding band, anniversary ring, eternity band, or an unforgettable stacking r...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
4.93ct SI/H Marquise Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.93ct SI/H Marquise Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold features marquise cut diamonds set in a circle making a eternity engagement band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $6,074 / item
4.93ct SI/H Marquise Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.93ct SI/H Marquise Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold features marquise cut diamonds set in a circle making a eternity engagement band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Solid 18K White Gold 2.29ct Heart Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
This exquisite, contemporary eternity band features a continuous circle of brilliant heart-shaped natural diamonds, symbolizing everlasting love.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
4.70 Carat Natural Red Ruby 14k White Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Whether worn alone or paired as a wedding band or stacking ring, its beauty is undeniable.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Band Solid 14k White Gold Jewelry Baguette Blue Sapphire Gemstone Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a blue sapphire baguette eternity band, commonly worn as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or statement stacker.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 'Tiffany Together' Diamond Milgrain Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designed for effortless sophistication, this piece is perfect as a wedding band, an anniversary ring, or a luxurious addition to a curated ring stack.
Diamond, Platinum
Zambian Emerald Full Eternity Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold 4.05ct Luxury Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Featuring a continuous row of perfectly matched oval-cut natural Zambian emeralds, totalling a vivid and generous 4.05 carats, this ring wraps the entire band in an unbroken circle o...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Full Eternity Natural Diamond Stacking Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ -Natural diamonds carefully matched for consistency -Classic full eternity style with radiant sparkle -Expertly crafted for comfort and long-lasting wear -Quality assurance in ever...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 4.4 Carat Zambian Emerald Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Handmade 4.4 Carat Zambian Emerald Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold features oval cut emerald set in prong setting in a whole circle making a eternity band ring.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.53 Carat E-F SI Natural Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring in Platinum
Located in Roma, IT
Its refined structure makes it ideal as a statement eternity ring, anniversary band, or luxury wedding band. Elegant, luminous, and timeless, this platinum diamond eternity ring is a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Chaya Jewellery 1.13 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Degradé Eternity Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
Whether intended as a standalone statement, a unique wedding band, or a milestone anniversary gift, this ring carries with it nearly 50 years of Chaya Jewellery’s dedication to fine ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
From $4,472 / item
4.05ct SI/H Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.05ct SI/H Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold features round cut diamonds set in a circle making an engagement band ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 4.31ct SI Clarity, 18K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Stackable Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold features a continuous circle of marquise-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
From $3,578 / item
4.05ct SI/H Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
4.05ct SI/H Round Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold features round cut diamonds set in a circle making an engagement band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New Solid 18K White Gold 0.31ct Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The low-profile silhouette makes this piece remarkably versatile; it is equally stunning as a minimalist stand-alone statement, a sophisticated wedding band, or as a foundational lay...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Gemstone Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The baguette sapphires form a seamless band of rich color, framed by shimmering diamonds that enhance the ring’s refined symmetry.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
7.11 Carat Round Brilliant F VS1 Diamond Platinum Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Timeless in style yet substantial in presence, this full-eternity design is ideal as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or a signature right-hand piece.
Diamond, Platinum
Full Pear Diamond Eternity Ring Gift Continuous Diamond 18k White Gold Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The pear-shaped diamonds circle the entire band, making a full eternity band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,396Sale Price / item|20% Off
Full Pear Diamond Eternity Ring Gift Continuous Diamond 14k White Gold Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The pear-shaped diamonds circle the entire band, making a full eternity band.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Full Eternity Band Baguette Emerald 14k White Gold Ring Fine Jewelry US 7
Located in Jaipur, IN
The ring features a continuous, unbroken circle of mesmerizing, vivid green emeralds.
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Full Eternity Band Ring Fine Jewelry US 7
Located in Jaipur, IN
The ring features a continuous, unbroken circle of mesmerizing, vivid green emeralds.
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Full Eternity Pink Sapphire Band Ring 0.46 Carat Bridal Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
An Unbroken Circle of Pink — Full Eternity Pink Sapphire Band Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- RIMJ-203 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone Weight - 0.46 C...
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $5,117 / item
3.7 Carat Princess SI/H Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.7 Carat Princess SI/H Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold features princess cut diamonds set in a circle making engagement band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
From $6,396 / item
3.7 Carat Princess SI/H Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
3.7 Carat Princess SI/H Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold features princess cut diamonds set in a circle making engagement band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.4 Carat Zambian Emerald Oval Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold May Birthstone
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Handmade 4.4 Carat Zambian Emerald Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold features oval cut emerald set in prong setting in a whole circle making a eternity band ring.
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.10 carats 18 KT Yellow Gold Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold Weight: 2.80 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 1.10 ct Setting: Prong Average Color: F-G Average Clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 1.10 carats 18 KT White Gold Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 2.80 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Total Carat Weight: 1.10 ct Setting: Prong Average Color: F-G Average Clarity:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,226Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Ideal for anniversaries, weddings, or milestone gifting. ★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Emerald Cut Carat: 3.25ct (Average size 40 pointers) Color: FGH Clarity: SI ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 4.31 ct SI Clarity, 14K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Stackable Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold features a continuous circle of marquise-cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Genuine H/Si White Diamond Band Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Fully Etenity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This is a yellow gold round brilliant-cut diamond full eternity ring, which serves as an iconic luxury wedding band, anniversary gift, or elegant stackable fashion piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This striking ring features a continuous circle of alternating oval-cut blue sapphires and brilliant white diamonds, each securely set in a premium high-polish metal band for maximum...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This striking ring features a continuous circle of alternating oval-cut blue sapphires and brilliant white diamonds, each securely set in a premium high-polish metal band for maximum...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.26 carats 18KT Rose Gold All Round Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This exquisite designer ring features a meticulously crafted eternity band of diamonds, totaling 1.26 carats, set in a unique and special design that maximizes their brilliance and c...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$3,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified 2.3 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Its timeless design makes it perfect as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or a luxurious everyday piece.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,550Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 7 Carat SI/H Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 7 Carat SI/H Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K White Gold features pear cut diamonds alternatively set in opposite directions in a circle making a engagement band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$11,937Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 7 Carat SI/H Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural 7 Carat SI/H Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K White Gold features pear cut diamonds alternatively set in opposite directions in a circle making a engagement band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut 5.43 Ct Natural Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Oval Cut 5.43 Ct Natural Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry This exquisite piece features a full circle of perfectly matched oval-cut stones, each set in a warm ro...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,687Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels 2.5 SI/H Brilliant Cut 18K Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 2.5 SI/H Brilliant Cut 18K Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring features a full circle of brilliant round cut diamonds meticulously set in a shared-prong setting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,550Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum Jewels 2.5 SI/H Brilliant Cut 14K Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 2.5 SI/H Brilliant Cut 14K Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring features a full circle of brilliant round cut diamonds meticulously set in a shared-prong setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,542Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval SI/H 3.58Ct Diamond Eternity Proposal Band Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Oval SI/H 3.58Ct Diamond Eternity Proposal Band Ring 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry The ring showcases a continuous circle of brilliant oval-cut diamonds that wrap seamlessly around the...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval SI/H 3.58Ct Diamond Eternity Proposal Band Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Oval SI/H 3.58Ct Diamond Eternity Proposal Band Ring 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry The ring showcases a continuous circle of brilliant oval-cut diamonds that wrap seamlessly around the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.8 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
7.8 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18k White Gold The most prominent feature is a continuous circle of larger diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,256Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.8 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
7.8 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14k White Gold The most prominent feature is a continuous circle of larger diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Diamond Eternity Band 3.20 Carats
Located in Chicago, IL
Each diamond is carefully set in a refined and uniform arrangement, creating a seamless circle of light that wraps around the finger. The design is both classic and versatile, ideal ...
Diamond, Platinum
Memoire Platinum Shared Prong Diamond Eternity Band
By Memoire
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The shared prong setting allows maximum light to enter each diamond, creating a continuous circle of radiant sparkle around the finger. Designed in a finger size 6 with a comfortabl...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 2.84ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designed as a true eternity band, this ring is a size 6 and cannot be resized.
Diamond, Platinum
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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