18K Gold Ring With Natural Round Intense Yellow And Pink Diamonds
By The Diamond Source
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an elegant and modern band set with 35 Natural Round Intense Yellow Diamonds of .81Ct Total Weight and Natural Round Intense Pink Diamonds of .61Ct Total Weight. The design o...
Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Diamond Wide Band Ring with Pear Shape Accents
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7.25 Width: 11.93mm wide Markings: "18k" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 10.00 grams Diamonds: 2.21 carats
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Ring with White Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer presents an exquisite handmade Wide Diamond Ring from 21.20 grams of solid 18 Karat yellow gold in Byzantine style with a unique velvet texture on the background ...
White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Wide Band Ring with Marquise and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
. -------------------- A luxurious wide band ring crafted in 18K white gold, designed with a soft and intricate structure.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Wide Diamond White Gold Exclusive Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring Diamond 130-0,79 ct Jcz/VS2 Size 6 US Weight 9,26 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, w...
Diamond, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Wide Ring with Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring which is Designed with Architectural precision. The stunning ring is unique as a design and features White Brilliant cut Diamonds total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
Mens Contemporary Brushed 14 Karat White Gold Wide Band Ring with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.54 CTW Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS1-VS2 Ring Size: 9 Ring Weight: 39 gr...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Pink Rose Gold Diamond Wide Wedding Band Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Key Features & Specs: Material: 18K Rose Gold Gemstones: Numerous brilliant round diamonds 1.3 carats total Band Size: 7 (sizing available) Band Width: 1/2 inch wide Weight: 8.6 gram...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Wide Diamond White Gold Exclusive Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Ring Diamond 130-0,79 ct Jcz/VS2 Size 6 US Weight 9,26 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, w...
Diamond, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring with Granulation
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Solid White Gold Ring all handmade with Byzantine-style granulation and a unique velvet background. This gorgeous ring features 3 Brilliant cut White Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring with 1.50ct Diamonds, G-H Color
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage diamond wide band ring is a polished design from the 2000’s, featuring 59 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats in total.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Wide Band Diamond Ring 3.17 Carats
Located in 台東区, JP
An impressive diamond statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 3.17 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Every Day Diamond White Gold Exclusive Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Ring Diamond 130-0,79-Icz/SI1 Size 6 US Weight 9,26 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, whi...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Nigeria Diamond Wide Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Nigeria Diamond Wide Band Ring by Cartier. With 125 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, F-H color total weight approximately 5.65ct Details: Ring Size: European...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring 18K Gold Wide Band Round Princess
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring 18K Gold Wide Band Round Princess This unusual vintage ring is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Pomellato Brera Ring Wide White Gold Diamond Band
By Pomellato
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Named for the Brera district of Milan—the bohemian quarter of artists, actresses and free thinkers that inspired Pino Rabolini when he founded Pomellato—this signed Brera ring captur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Diamond 18k White Gold Wide Ring
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Chopard band ring from the iconic Happy Diamond collection is crafted in 18k white gold and pave-set with 87 round brilliant E-F-G VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estima...
Diamond, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Band Ring with White Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer handmade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring all custom made. This gorgeous band ring has granulation work with twisted wire on the sides, and features 9 Brilliant cut Diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Diamond Amethyst White Gold Wide Band Ring
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Amethyst Wide Band Ring by Chopard.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Wide Cocktail 1.45cts Cluster
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Wide Cocktail 1.45cts Cluster This estate ring was a part of estate jewelry auction, the tag is still attached.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,880Sale Price|20% Off
Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring Cocktail Diamond Ring 1.28ct 14kt Gold Wide Dome Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautifully crafted fancy yellow diamond cocktail diamond ring in 14KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 6.24gr METAL: 14KT yellow gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fanc...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage RBC Diamond, Black Gold Navette Wide Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
A Fine Estate Jewelry piece featuring an elongated boat-shaped Navette face, securely Hand set with 2.02tcw Brilliant Cut Diamonds. Mounted in a Hand crafted 18K Black Gold Wide Band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Wide Diamond Full Eternity Ring Set with 0.30ct of Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning eternity ring is set with 0.30ct of diamonds in a 2mm wide band with a polished finish, full diamond band and sparkling round diamonds set around the ring. Additional ...
Diamond, White Gold
Wide and Tailored 18k Gold Band Ring with Diamonds and Vivid Rubies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This sleek 18K yellow gold ring is centered around four rows of round brilliant cut diamonds and vivid, square cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Heart Wide Ring Band
Located in Miami, FL
14k white gold diamond pave ring with hearts and vines. Features 14K white gold 1.01 carat diamonds Ring size 6.5, can be sized
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring \Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GUILD Ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.50ct 14k gold 3.9 grams
By Diamond Guild Australia
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold ring with brilliant-cut diamond total 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 5.25 - EU. 16 (50) detailed description: The top of the ring is 6.0 mm wide ring size U...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multi Color Gemstone Wide Ring with Round Diamonds. (Size 7.0)
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
14K Yellow Gold Multi Color Gemstone Wide Ring with Round Diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Emerald Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Five Row Wide Ring in 14K White Gold with Round Diamonds 2.26 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold five row single shared prong ring with round faceted diamonds weighing 2.26 carats total. Finger size is 7 and can be sized up or down.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lapiz Lazulli Quatrefoil Wide Band Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating lapis and diamond ring is a boldly beautiful celebration of one of history's most revered gemstones, presenting a magnificently proportioned designer cut lapis lazul...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980's Wide Diamond Statement Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
A really comfortable and wearable statement ring. In very good condition. Size: Approx. 9 Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Stones: 23 single cut diamonds approx. .20ctw SI-I clari...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Wide 18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Band Ring with Ruby Center and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This dramatic and highly detailed 18K yellow gold Etruscan Revival ring embodies wonderful style, quality materials, and exquisite workmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Gold Diamond Band Ring Two Tone Wide Design
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K two-tone gold diamond band featuring bezel-set brilliant round diamonds. A modern and versatile design with subtle sparkle, perfect for everyday wear or stacking. Specif...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Saddle Wide Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 18 carat white gold saddle ring showcases a wide classic design that is lightly contoured to create a flattering curved shape.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Carved Viking & Shield Wide Band Ring with Diamond Eyes 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 10 This unique carved Viking ring and shield ring, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, embodies the spirit of an ancient warriors with a touch of modern sophistication. The ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Wide Ring with Blue and White Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios designer ring all handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold with unique Byzantine velvet background and granulation. The stunning ring features 0.70 Carat Brillia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co T1 Wide Diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
TIFFANY AND CO A T1 WIDE DIAMOND RING in 18ct white gold set with 0.54ct of Diamonds, and expression of endless Love, a perfect gift for a loved one.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$7,755 / item
2.00ctw Diamond Pave Wide Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with a 14K Gold Wide Band Ring, dazzling with 2.00 carats of finely set pave diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
De Beers 9mm wide diamond wide band dress ring
By DeBeers
Located in Addlestone, GB
De Beers 18ct yellow gold diamond band ring. The ring is sprinkled with 26 round brilliant cut diamonds rub-over set throughout, with 1 hidden on the inside of the band, with an app...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Classic Wide Diamond White Gold Exclusive Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
14K White Gold Diamond Ring Crafted in luminous 14K white gold, this sophisticated ring is set with 99 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.36 carats, creating a delicate yet captiv...
Diamond, White Gold
Wide Pavé Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Crossover band Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This wide pavé diamond band ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and designed with a polished crossover motif that recalls the shape of a stylized leaf.
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K White Gold Grey Star Sapphire Wide Ring with 0.12 Carat Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned vintage 14K white gold flush set ring with one oval shape grey color star sapphire and two round side diamonds totaling approximately 0.12 carats. Finger size is 5.75 and ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Pavé Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A bold expression of modern elegance, this 18K yellow gold wide band ring showcases a striking hexagonal lattice design, pavé-set with approximately 1.5 carats of brilliant-cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Wide Band Ring with Solitaire Round Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 1 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.08 CTW Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: SI Ring Size: 7 Ring Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,541Sale Price|20% Off
Wide Coctail Diamond White Gold 18K Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18K Diamond 27- 0,13 ct Diamond 34-0,82 ct Weight 6,01 grams Size 7 US With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co T1 Wide Diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
TIFFANY AND CO A T1 WIDE DIAMOND RING in 18ct white gold set with 0.54ct of Diamonds, and expression of endless Love, a perfect gift for a loved one.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Huge cocktail ring 5ct 18kt whit gold wide diamond ring designer ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Fantastic large diamond ring with over 5ct of diamonds and unbelievable sparkle! ring is crafted in 18KT white gold. GOLD: 18KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: SI/G Carat:5.1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Wide Black Diamond White Gold 18K Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18K Diamond 18- 0,17 ct Weight 3,22 grams Size 6,5 US With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
Coctail Wide Diamond White Gold 18K Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 18K Diamond 122 - 1,22 ct Weight 12,51 grams Size 7 US With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand,...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Wide Love 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier wide Love 18 karat white gold diamond ring, circa 2010.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18K White Gold Diamond Floral Wide Band Ring
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 18K white gold wide band ring features an intricate floral motif composed of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.34 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sonia B. Asymmetrical Garnet Cluster Wide Band Ring with Diamonds 14 Karat Gold
By Sonia B
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow gold Brand: Sonia B. Gemstones: Garnets & Diamonds Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.35 CTW Diamond Clarity: VS-SI Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Cut: Round Garnet Tot...
Garnet, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Greek Key Design Wide Ring with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios design 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring all handmade with the Greek Key design that symbolizes eternity. It is known as the symbol of long life and is the first geometric design f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Wide Textured Mesh Band Ring with Diamond Cluster Center in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.25 Absolutely gorgeous diamond clustered ring with intricate 18 karat yellow gold mesh design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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