Modern July Birthstone Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring 4.00 CTW 18K Rose Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Modern July Birthstone Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring 4.00 CTW 18K Rose Gold This enchanting vivid red ruby and diamond band is magnificent.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Size N (54)
Located in London, GB
Here we have an elegant antique ruby and diamond full eternity ring. The band here has been crafted from platinum and plays host to alternating trios of square calibrated pink rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.15 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Bold, luminous, and effortlessly elegant—this 1.15 Carat Ruby Ring is a true celebration of captivating crimson. Featuring a stunning arrangement of baguette-cut rubies totaling 1.15...
Ruby, 14k Gold
5.70 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Princess Cut Rubies 5.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong and Channel, 5.00 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Channel Square Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Enticing square rubies and princess-cut dazzling diamonds alternatively adorn this channel set half eternity band.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.05CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel set style, 2.10 grams 2 mm in width...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.70 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.70 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Princess Cut Rubies 5.70CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong and Channel, 5.00 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds and Rubies 1.05CTW G-H SI 14K White Gold Channel set style, 2.10 grams 2 mm in width...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,550Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring 14Kyellow gold. The ring set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 0.73 ct, average VS2-SI1 clarity, average H colou...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
$10,619Sale Price|30% Off
AIG Certified 5.00 Carat Rubies Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
An exclusive Rubies and Diamonds eternity ring, so elegant and refined style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby Diamond 18 karat Gold Three Eternity Rings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A gorgeous set of three stackable full alliance ruby and diamond eternity rings. The center ring is a 14 karat gold eternity ring set with a row of calibrated rubies and the other tw...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.24 carat ruby and 0.12 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1.40 Carat Ruby and 0.55 Carat Diamond, Platinum Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.40 carat ruby, 0.55 carat diamond and platinum half eternity engagement ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage ruby eternity rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.51 Carat Ruby and 0.39 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Ring Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.51 carat ruby and 0.39 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold full eternity ring; part of our diverse collection of vintage ruby rings.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1970s 18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Full Eternity Ring, UK Size 4
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive ruby and diamond eternity ring has been crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cluster Eternity Band
By MOV Diamond Jewelry
Located in Fatih, 34
With its unique combination of richness and simplicity, this ruby and diamond eternity band is worth considering.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Eternity Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Eternity Rings make an excellent gift, especially this new design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire Emerald cut Diamond Eternity Bands
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A BEAUTIFUL set of Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire diamond eternity bands. (1) Emerald and diamond band: 5.30 carats fine green emerald, 3.86 carats F VS diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
15 Oval Rubies weighing 8.96 Carats. 1 Oval Diamond weighing 0.47 Carats. Set in Platinum. Also available in Emeralds and Sapphires
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Oval Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 9 Fine Oval Shaped Rubies weighing 9.76 Carats with 1 Oval Diamond weighing 0.71 Carat that can be worn Diamond side up or down. Set in Platinum. Each Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k white gold Eternity Ruby and diamond Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Eternity Ruby Ring use the top quality Ruby which make in invisible setting.It is a classic luxury elegant style that you can use many occasions.You can use on everyday and the eveni...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite diamond eternity band, style and glamour are in the spotlight. This 18-karat diamond and ruby eternity band is made from 2.7 grams of gold. The top is adorned wit...
Diamond, Ruby
$8,470Sale Price|30% Off
Alternating Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
8 Rubies weighing 2.52 Carats 8 Round Diamonds weighing 1.95 Carats. Set in Platinum. Size 6. Also available in Pink Sapphire, Emeralds and Rubies. Can be ordered in any size.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This Ruby and Diamond eternity band is a full circle of beauty and elegance. This band contains 15 deep red rubies totaling 2.57 carats surrounded by 150 round VS2, G color diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.46 Carat Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 7 "Striking Red" Rubies alternating with 7 Round Brilliant Diamonds totaling 7.46 Carats. 7 Rubies weigh 3.92 Carats. 7 Diamonds weigh 3.54 Carats. Set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$11,550Sale Price|30% Off
7.94 Carat Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 13 "Striking Red" Rubies with 1 Round Brilliant Diamond center totaling 7.94 Carats. 13 Rubies weigh 7.53 Carats. 1 Diamond weighs 0.41 Carats. Set in P...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Alternating Rubies and Diamonds Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This simply designed yet impactful eternity band features sparkling white diamonds and contrasting rich red rubies set alternating all the way around a 14 karat white gold band. With...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14kt Gold Half Eternity Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
Along with 7 Round cut Rubies weighing Approx. 0.21 carats. Experience the timeless beauty of this 14kt white Gold Half Eternity Ring, a stunning piece that combines the brilliance...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Ruby Heart Shape Eternity Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.25 Carat Ruby & Diamond Connected Heart Ring 14k Gold. Beautiful design throughout very high quality details showing hearts connecting with diamonds and ruby gemstones in t...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity Band with Diamond and Rubies
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Eternity wedding band in 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Featuring Diamond and Rubies Baguette diamonds totaling 1.20ct Rubies totaling 6.27ct Size 6 Not sizable
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate Ruby Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Finely crafted in solid platinum, this eternity band features 24 genuine emerald cut Rubies approx. 5.00 carats and 5 Emerald-cut diamond approx. 1.00 carats F-G color VS1 clarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Solitaire ring. Platinum PT900 Genuine Ruby Diamond Eternity band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Ruby Solitaire with Diamond Band ring. Genuine Ruby bezel set with Diamond set eternity shank. 5.4grams total weight Details: Size 5 1/2ct Genuine Ruby 1/3 ctw diamonds Wonderful...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,225 / item
Random Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Missoula, MT
Add this speckled ruby and diamond eternity band to your stack. It's a perfect pop of color and great as an alternative wedding band. -18k Yellow Gold -17, 1.75mm genuine white diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Half Eternity 7mm Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ruby and Diamond Platinum Half Eternity 7mm Band Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 6.75 #21766
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring Size 6.75 JAGi Certified- This exquisite eternity band features a seamless circle of alternating 10 natural rubies and 10 round brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby And Diamond 0.95ct Half Eternity Band Solid Gold Ring
Located in Fatih, 34
The Kurenai Collection is an exquisite jewelry line that brings together the rich allure of rubies and the timeless elegance of diamonds. Named after the Japanese word “Kurenai,” whi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Key Details - Approx. 0.75 total carat weight of round brilliant diamonds - 15 carré cut rubies - Platinum with milgrain detail - Ring size 5.75 - Band thickness: 2.65mm Purchase i...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring 18k Gold - 1990s
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Details: Era: Vintage (Circa 1990) Style: Full Eternity Band / Stackable Ring Metal: Solid 18k Gold Weight: 2.5 g Size: 52 FR / 6 US (Note: Eternity bands cannot be resized) St...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,950 / item
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set in .08 carats Ruby & .04 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Small Eternity Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
We come back for many customers request for the smaller size of the Eternity ring .This ring can't cut the size but we can make by order with your size perfectly.Eternity Ruby Ring u...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Gold Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Early 20th Century 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Half-Eternity Ring Approx. 1.00ct Diamonds — Size P/Q UK, 7.75 US size appx.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$750Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Half Eternity Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style ring features vibrant oval rubies beautifully set with sparkling diamonds placed between each stone. The diamonds add shimmering contrast, enhancing the rich red t...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Two-Row Half Eternity Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Double Row Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Revival Half Eternity Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow gold half-eternity ring with diamonds and rubies, 18K
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Description — Elegant yellow-gold demi-alliance set with alternating diamonds and rubies, this ring combines classic refinement with a touch of color. The band is crafted in 18K yell...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.15 Carat Ruby and Diamond Emerald Cut Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
16 Fine Rubies weighing 9.59 Carats. 1 Emerald Cut Diamond weighing 0.56 Carats. Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Carat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Small Eternity Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring is a classic luxury elegant style that you can use many occasions. You can use on everyday and the evening party too. We set the stone in perfection as we are professional...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro ruby diamond 18k white gold eternity ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Retro 18k white gold eternity ring features three vivid rubies and two sparkling diamonds in an alternating pattern, blending bold color with vintage charm.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handmade Ruby eternity ring 14KT gold eternity ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ruby is filled stunning pink color made in 14KT yellow gold size 7 , rubies are 7x5mm. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, company policy! This insure...
Ruby, 14k Gold
12.54 Carat Oval Ruby and Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
16 Gorgeous Red Rubies weighing 8.82 Carats and 44 Round Diamonds weighing 3.72 Carats. Set in 18 Karat White Gold. Also available in Blue Sapphire and Pink Sapphire
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Princess Cut Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This eternity engagement ring unites 17 princess‑cut diamonds (0.49 cts, African origin) with 17 princess‑cut rubies (0.80 cts, Burmese origin) in a seamless circle of brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
8.10 Carat Ruby and Oval Diamond East West Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Alternating Oval Shaped Rubies and Diamonds make up this Gorgeous Eternity Band. 5 Rubies weighing 4.45 Carats. 5 Diamonds weighing 3.60 Carats. Set in Platinum. Size 6.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band. Round Diamond and French Ruby Platinum Eternity
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: G-H Color Clarity: VS1-VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, French Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.75mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
3.52 Carat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
3.52Carat Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band -Metal Type: 18K White Gold -2.02Carat Round Cut Ruby -1.50Carat Round Natural Diamonds -Size 6.0 Made in New York City
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band Ring, 5.50 Carats
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K White Gold Rubies: 28 Marquise-Cut Rubies – approx. 4.50 carats Diamonds: 8 Round Brilliant Diamonds – approx. 1.00 carat Total Gem Weight: approx. 5.50 carats Weight: 8...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alternating Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains 8 elongated square rubies 3.12tcw and 8 radiant cut diamonds, 1.65tcw.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,900 / item
Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
It is hand set in .39 carats emerald, 41 carats ruby and .29 carats of sparkling diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to larger or smaller upon request.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
9.51 Carat Ruby and Oval Diamond East West Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 10 Fine Oval Shaped Rubies weighing 8.76 Carats with 1 Oval Diamond weighing 0.75 Carat that can be worn Diamond side up or down. Set in Platinum. Finger...
Diamond, Ruby, 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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