Custom Made Women White Gold with Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Weight:10.6gr Stones: Sapphire 0.30ct Diamonds: 2.5ct VS clarity G Color Ring size : 7 Ornament Dimension: 17x35mm
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
925 Sterling Silver Twist Styled Ring Gift For Women Natural Pave Diamond Ring.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Twist Styled Ring Gift For Women Natural Pave Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
1.43 Carat Platinum Women's Princess Cut & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Platinum handcrafted Women's band showcases alternating Princess Cut & Baguette diamonds on a seven (7) MM wide tapered band. The band is in a polished finish. Diamond Weight :...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold ring For Women Valentine Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold ring For Women Valentine Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Yellow Gold Type Ring Material Natural Diamond, 14K Solid G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold 0.65ct Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring, Women's
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally shiny; Weight: 0.65 carat; cut shape: Brilliant; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very good; Jewel: Ring; Weight: 3.7 ounces; Ring Size: 53 ( 17mm ); Ha...
Diamond, Gold
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Round Diamond Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold Wedding Band Ring For Women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21K Gold Contemporary Diamond Ring, 0.07ct Brilliant Cut, Women's
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 5 pieces; Weight: 0.07 carat; Cut shape: Brilliant cut; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS-SI; Grinding quality: Very nice; Jewel: Ring; Weight: 13.7 grams; Ring size (made to measure...
Diamond, Gold
Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring 14k Gold Women 1.67 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 1.67 TCW Women Certified $4,950 915310 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Women's 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, 3.5ct VS1, Size 5.75
Located in New York, NY
Women 14K diamond Ring Material 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 3.5ct Clarity: VS1 Color Grade: F Ring Size: 5.75 Ring Face :20.9mm x 18.5mm Base of Shank: 3.6mm Ring Weight: 7.2grams Con...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 14K Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Band Dainty Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade 14K Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Band Dainty Ring For Women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women 925 Sterling Siver Unique Design Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ring For Women 925 Sterling Siver Unique Design Ring Gift.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Diamond Aquamarine Ring 14k White Gold 1.70 TCW Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Aquamarine Diamond Ring 14k Gold 1.70 TCW Women Certified $2,900 912275 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14k White Gold 3.31 TCW Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 3.31 TCW Women Certified $2,800 912271 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love y...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring 18k Gold WG Women 3.027 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Gold Women 3.027 TCW Certified $3950 913126 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
925 Sterling Silver Band Ring For Women Natural Pave Diamond Wedding Ring Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Band Ring For Women Natural Pave Diamond Wedding Ring Gift.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Multi Flower Diamond Band Ring 14K Solid Gold Engagement Women ring Wedding
Located in Chicago, IL
Multi Flower Diamond Band Ring 14K Solid Gold Engagement Women ring Wedding Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Yellow Gold Material Natural Diamond, 14K Solid Gold Main...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Ring, 0.25ct Brilliant & Baguette, 18K, Women's
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds; Weight: 0.25 carat; Cut: Brilliant and baguette; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very good; Jewel: Ring; Weight: 4.9 ounces; Ring Size: 53 (17mm); Hallmark: 18 k...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Ring with 0.25ct Diamonds - Women's Jewelry
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 20 pieces; Weight: 0.25 carat; Cut: Brilliant; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very good; Jewel: Ring; Weight: 1.8 grams; Ring Size: 53 ( 17mm ); Hallmark: 18 ka...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring Engagement Ring Gift Idea For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring Engagement Ring Gift Idea For Women Material 14K Solid Gold, Natural Diamond Ring Size 7 Main Stone Diamond Main Stone Shape Round Metal Yellow ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Accented Womens Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 0.86Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous diamond engagement ring is encrusted with a center prong set round cut white diamond and accented with two round cut diamonds on each side in bar setting. Crafted in hi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Women's Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A well-preserved vintage ladies diamond ring in 14K yellow gold, tested at 56.5% gold content via XRF metals analyzer and weighing 4.1 grams gross. Set with old cut diamonds graded H...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Yellow Sapphire Ring 14k Gold 1.66 Tcw Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire Diamond Ring 14k Gold 1.66 TCW Women Certified $3,990 915184 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love y...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline & Diamond Halo Stetement Ring for women - Fine Jewelry
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
14K White Gold 5.00 Carat Natural Green Tourmaline 1.00 Carat Natural Diamonds A remarkable statement ring showcasing a magnificent natural green tourmaline of exceptional transp...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Bridal Eternity Ring 14k Gold Minimalist Emerald Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Bridal Eternity Ring 14k Gold Minimalist Emerald Ring For Women.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Ring Natural Pave Diamond Flower Styled Propose Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Ring Natural Pave Diamond Flower Styled Propose Ring For Women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Solid Gold Ring Natural Pave Diamond Flower Shaped Propose Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Ring Natural Pave Diamond Flower Shaped Propose Ring For Women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
14k Gold Twist Design Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring Minimalist Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Twist Design Ring Natural Pave Diamond Ring Minimalist Gift For Women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 2.05ct Diamond Bombe Ring, Platinum, Circa 1920, Women's
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco diamond bombe ring from the 1920’s is a beautiful expression of period design, sculptural form, and refined platinum craftsmanship. At the center rests an a...
Brown Diamond, Platinum
14k Solid Yellow Gold Minimalist Ring Natural Diamond Stackable Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Yellow Gold Minimalist Ring Natural Diamond Stackable Ring For Women. 14k Yellow Gold Weight:- 2.47 Grams Diamond Weight:- 0.22 Carat Item Size :- 21 x 22 mm A P P R...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Gold Women 1.72 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Gold Women 1.724 TCW Certified $3,950 913136 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love ...
Purple Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ring 6.5 18k Gold 2.62 TCW Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire Diamond Ring 6.5 18k Gold 2.62 TCW Women Certified $5,000 219794 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Lo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Propose Ring Simple Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Ring 925 Sterling Silver Propose Ring Simple Gift For Women.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$16,023Sale Price|34% Off
3.75 carat natural vivid green emerald ring, natural white diamonds, women ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This ring is a stunning masterpiece in luxury design, crafted to captivate and enchant. Made from 18K white gold weighing 10 grams, it exudes a refined elegance that complements its ...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
925 Sterling Silver Ring Natural Pave Diamond Angel Wing Shaped Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Ring Natural Pave Diamond Angel Wing Shaped Ring For Women.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 1.50ct Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring, Circa 1930, Women's
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking expression of 1930s sophistication, this Art Deco platinum ring showcases a vivid square emerald cut emerald at its center, radiating bold color and architectural elegance...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
925 Sterling Silver Drop Band Ring Pave Diamond Ring Anniversary Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Drop Band Ring Pave Diamond Ring Anniversary Gift For Women.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Genuine Diamond Hoop Nose Ring 14k Solid Gold Women Diamond Christmas Present
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Hoop Nose Ring 14k Solid Gold Women Diamond Christmas Present Total Carat Weight 0.24 & Under Diamond Weight 0.05 Ctw Approx Base Metal Yellow Gold Number of Gemston...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1940s 18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Eternity Ring, Women's
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. Crafted in the 1940s...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Women Wonderful Yellow Gold Ring with Ruby& Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight:10.6gr Stones: Diamond and Ruby Diamonds: 2.5ct VS clarity G Color Ruby:0.30ct Ring size :6.5 Ornament Dimension:36x18mm
Diamond Leaf Eternity Ring Band For Women Minimalist Ring Band Gift For Wife.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Leaf Eternity Ring Band For Women Minimalist Ring Band Gift For Wife.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Star Ring For Women 14K Solid Gold Dainty ring Band Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Star Ring For Women 14K Solid Gold Dainty ring Band Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 cts And Above Number of Diamonds 2 Base Metal Yellow Gold Material Natural Diamond, 1...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Pave Diamond Cuff Ring 925 Sterling Silver Open Ring For Women Minimalist Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Cuff Ring 925 Sterling Silver Open Ring For Women Minimalist Gift.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Solid Gold Elegant Stacking Thin Band Dainty Diamond Ring Women Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Elegant Stacking Thin Band Dainty Diamond Ring Women Ring Band Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Metal: Yellow Gold Material: Gold, Diamond S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Heart Ring 14K Solid Gold heart Stacking ring For Women Valentines Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Heart Ring 14K Solid Gold heart Stacking ring For Women Valentines Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Number of Diamonds 20 Base Metal Gold Material Natural Diamond, ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Leaf Eternity Ring Band For Women Minimalist Ring Band Gift For Wife.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Leaf Eternity Ring Band For Women Minimalist Ring Band Gift For Wife.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Cuff Ring For Women 14K Solid Gold ring Christmas Gift for Wife
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cuff Ring For Women 14K Solid Gold ring Christmas Gift for Wife Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked Metal: Yellow Gold Secondary Stone: Diamond Main Stone: ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$6,480Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified, 1.00ct Fancy Deep Yellow Natural Diamond Ring for Women Halo Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning ring is a true testament to luxury and elegance, featuring a breathtaking 1.00 carat Fancy Deep Yellow natural color pear-shaped diamond as the centerpiece. Certified b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,716Sale Price / item|20% Off
18kt Solid Rose Gold Designer Women's Stunning Diamond Floral Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designer Stunning Diamond Floral Ring For Women Set in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 1.22 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$916Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Engagement Band Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond Engagement Band Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.06 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Melt Curved Solitaire Ring 14k Gold Unique Ring For Women Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Melt Curved Solitaire Ring 14k Gold Unique Ring For Women Gift.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Gold Diamond Wedding Band Chevron V Stackable Ring Promise Ring For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Gold Diamond Wedding Band Chevron V Stackable Ring Promise Ring For Women.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Her Minimalist Ring For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Statement Ring For Her Minimalist Ring For Women.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Gold Open Cuff Ring Women Jewelry Birthday Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Gold Open Cuff Ring Women Jewelry Birthday Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Heart Ring 14K Solid Gold Heart Stacking Ring For Women Valentines Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Heart Ring 14K Solid Gold Heart Stacking Ring For Women Valentines Gift.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Zircon Ring 14k White Gold Large 4.45 TCW Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Zircon Diamond Ring 14k Gold Large 4.45 TCW Women Certified $3,100 912276 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Solid Gold Open Wedding Ring Valentines Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Solid Gold Open Wedding Ring Valentines Gift For Women.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Star Shape Diamond Band Ring 14K Solid Gold Engagement Ring For Women Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Star Shape Diamond Band Ring 14K Solid Gold Engagement Ring For Women Gift Total Carat Weight 0.24 Cts And Above Base Metal Yellow Gold Main Stone Diamond Main Stone Shape Round Main...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Contemporary Diamond Ring, 2.70 Carats, Women's Size 57
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 12 pieces; Weight: 1.20 carats; Cut shape: Brilliant cut; Colour: F-G; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very nice; Diamonds: 10 pieces; Weight: 1.50 carat; Cut shape: Square c...
Diamond, Gold
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Design Wedding Ring Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Unique Design Wedding Ring Gift For Women. 14k Gold Weight:2.4 Grams Diamond Weight:0.11 Carats Ring Size 7 A P P R O X T I M E All items ar...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 4.5 14k Gold 1.38 TCW Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Tourmaline Rubellite Ring 4.5 14k Gold 1.38 TCW Women Certified $1,950 910744 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Rubelite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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