18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Women's Wedding Band Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
18k yellow gold and .6 carat natural diamond estate women's wedding ring.
Late 20th Century American Wedding Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Women's Wedding Band Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
18k yellow gold and .6 carat natural diamond estate women's wedding ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Genuine Emerald Women Wedding Ring with Diamonds for Women in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Emerald Women Wedding Ring with Diamonds for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.45 carats and diamonds of 0.12 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.26 carats and diamonds of 0.2 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Studded Crossover Wedding Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Studded Crossover Wedding Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.29 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
5.25 Carat Genuine Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
5.25 Carat Genuine Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring for Women featuring natural emerald of 5.25 carats and diamond of 1.07 carats.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,128Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.58 carats and diamonds of 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Women's Hand Engraved Wedding Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful yellow gold wedding band is breathtaking! The band is hand engraved to perfection, showcasing exquisite detail and beauty in its magnificent hand-etched ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,676Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.46 carats and diamonds of 0.37 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AAA Quality Emerald Women Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
AAA Quality Emerald Women Wedding Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.01 carats and diamonds of 0.49 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivid Emerald Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Vivid Emerald Diamond Wedding Band Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.4 carats and diamonds of 0.29 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald Wedding Ring with Diamonds for Women in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Zambian Emerald Wedding Ring with Diamonds for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 1.5 carats and diamonds of 0.07 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Set Blue Sapphire Wedding Ring Gift for Women in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Pave Set Blue Sapphire Wedding Ring Gift for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural blue sapphire of 1.74 carats.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Ruby and Yellow Sapphire Wedding Band Ring for Women in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Ruby and Yellow Sapphire Wedding Band Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby and yellow sapphire of 1.15 carats.
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Diamond Triple Row Wedding Band Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Triple Row Wedding Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.17 carats and diamonds of 0.091 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. E...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Cut Natural Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning ring crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold. At its heart lies a vivid 0.85-carat oval-cut emerald, radiating natural charm and vibra...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Band Ring in 18k gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape repre...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3ct Oval Deep Blue Sapphire Wedding Women Ring with Diamond in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3 ct Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 3 carats and diamonds of 0.9 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Sapphire stimulate ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trendy Rectangle Wedding Ring Band For Women 14K Solid Gold Stacking Rings
Located in Chicago, IL
Trendy Rectangle Wedding Ring Band For Women 14K Solid Gold Stacking Rings Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked Metal: Yellow Gold Material: 14k Solid Gold Total Car...
Gold, 14k Gold
Mark Broumand Women's Hand Engraved Wedding Band in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom created in 18k yellow gold, this ravishing wedding band is hand etched to perfection with exquisite design and accented with milgrain detail on either side. All eternity bands...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring Rhombus Shape Band Wedding
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring Yellow 14K Engagement Rhombus Shape Band Wedding Duet Ring Women Gift.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Twisted Chevron Diamond Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Twisted Chevron Diamond Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 0.16 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo 14k White Gold Wedding Ring for Women
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
At its heart lies a mesmerizing blue sapphire gemstone, radiating with captivating allure and depth. This exquisite gemstone is carefully selected for its intense hue and exceptional...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Halo 18k White Gold Wedding Ring for Women
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
At its heart lies a mesmerizing blue sapphire gemstone, radiating with captivating allure and depth. This exquisite gemstone is carefully selected for its intense hue and exceptional...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.33 Ctw Natural Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
The graceful open-ring silhouette offers a contemporary designer-inspired look while beautifully showcasing the vivid green emeralds against the warmth of polished yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,192Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$7,990Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.57 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Women Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 2.57 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Women 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Ring features pear cut diamond in center with marquise and pear cut diamond cluster scattered on the si...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.57 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Women Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This 2.57 Carat SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Women 18 Karat White Gold Wedding Ring features pear cut diamond in center with marquise and pear cut diamond cluster scattered on the si...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band Anniversary Gift For Women Mom Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unuse...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$2,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Marquise Natural Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Bypass Wedding Ring for Women
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Marquise Natural Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Bypass Wedding Ring for Women This ring features marquise cut diamonds making cluster set together in clustered way making a bypass...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,102Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/HI Certified Diamond Bypass Style Wedding Ring for Women 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 1.05 carats diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,628Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/HI Certified Diamond Bypass Style Wedding Ring for Women 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold and handset with 1.05 carats diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Ring for Women
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Anniversary Ring For Women Wedding Day Gift For Her Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unused...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Elongated Octagon Ruby Halo Diamond Women Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elongated Octagon Ruby Halo Diamond Women Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.42 carats and diamonds of 0.22 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,918Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.15 Ct SI/HI Diamond Wedding Band Ring for Women 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code :- SER-2893B Gross Wt. :- 3.47 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 3.24 gm Diamond Wt. :- 1.15 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ring Size :- 7 US & All size availab...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bespoke Octagon Cut Emerald Amidst of Diamond Wedding Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Halo Women Wedding Ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.33 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wavy Shaped Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor the women you love with this wavy wedding band is expertly crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold and features 83 round diamond set in pressure and channel setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1/2 Carat Round Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Zigzag Fashion Wedding Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Honor the women you love with this designer twisted diamond wedding band is expertly crafted in 14 Karat yellow Gold and features 93 round diamond set in micro-prong and channel sett...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Wedding Band Ring 14k Gold Women's Jewelry Anniversary Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Regal Emerald Diamond Long Statement Ring for Women in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Regal Emerald Diamond Long Statement Ring for Women in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.84 carats and diamonds of 0.31 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Regal Ruby Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring for Women in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Regal Ruby Halo Diamond Cocktail Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.26 carats and diamond of 0.34 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Green Jade and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Women Jadeite Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Jade symbolises eternity and some believe that jade can bring luck to their life. Alternating round diamonds and marquise jades create an alluring pattern across the top of this ele...
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Diamond in 14k Solid Gold Open Cuff Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cuff Ring 14k Solid Gold Open Wedding Ring Valentines Gift For Women Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused,...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,432Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Emerald Ring 14k Gold 2.01 TCW Women Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Gold 2.01 TCW Women Certified $3,950 914185 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love yo...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Diamond Wedding Ring Band
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Diamond Wedding Ring Band Wedding Diamond Ring Women Jewelry Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused, ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Freshwater Pearl Ring 14Karat Gold Baroque Women 33.45 mm Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Freshwater Pearl Diamond Ring 14k Gold Baroque Women Certified $2,950 910803 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more th...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,544 / item
Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
An extraordinary collection for both men and women, Classic and elegant wedding band ring. Textured edges add a modern touch to this design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,404 / item
Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
An extraordinary collection for both men and women, Classic and elegant wedding band ring. Textured edges add a modern touch to this design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,404 / item
Design Diamond Wedding Band Ring
By De Maria fine&antique jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
An extraordinary collection for both men and women, Classic and elegant wedding band ring. Textured edges add a modern touch to this design.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,566Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Certified Diamond Wedding Ring 14k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.35 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,208Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Certified Diamond Wedding Ring 18k Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.35 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
10k White Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Womens Eternity Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
A stunning 10K White Gold Five Stone, Half Eternity Ring handset with Natural Rubies & Diamonds The three oval cut rubies measure 4mm x 3mm (0.16"x0.12") and two brilliant round cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
$1,432Sale Price|20% Off
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! Nothing says, “I Love ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Double Halo Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Double Halo Wedding Ring 14 Karat White Gold features emerald cut diamonds with round cut diamonds set in center and round cut diamonds making double hal...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Double Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
SI/H Natural Diamond Cluster Double Halo Wedding Ring 18 Karat White Gold features emerald cut diamonds with round cut diamonds set in center and round cut diamonds making double hal...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,626Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Wrap Around SI/H Real Diamond Wedding Ring Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.06 carat of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold Wrap Around SI/H Real Diamond Wedding Ring Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 1.06 carat of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k White Gold Pear Marquise SI/H Natural Diamond Spiral Wedding Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite ring is handset with 0.95 carat of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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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