Hand Engraved 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Halo Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size- 3-12. Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco influenced princess cut diamond engagement ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$6,384Sale Price|20% Off
Striking Princess Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Striking Princess Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring features a 1.01 carat princess-cut diamond at the center framed by rows of round diamond acce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Emerald & Diamond Staking Band/Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold/ White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Princess Cut Emerald and Diamond Band/Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold/ White Gold Princess cut Emerald in the Center row Each side of the emerald is a diamond row There are approx...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Mens 2 Carat 5 Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Suzy Levian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 9.5 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 6.36 mm Total Weight: 8.0 Grams Diamond Count: 5 princess cut Diamond Ca...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
EDR Certified 3.65 Carat Solitaire Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A Stunningly Magnificent 3.65 Carat Princess cut Diamond is at the centre of this captivating 18K Yellow Gold ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3MM Princess Cut Diamond Wedding Band 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond Approx. Carat Weight: .50cttw Stone Cut: Princess Material: 14k Yellow Gold Width: 3MM Weight: 3 grams Diamonds are Natural. Not enhanced, s...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Princess-Cut and Baguette Diamond Bombé Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Greenwich, CT
A domed bombé ring built around a single princess-cut center diamond flanked by vertical rows of channel-set princess cuts and straight baguettes, the whole face arranged in a steppe...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Princess Cut Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960s diamond 14k yellow and white gold engagement ring.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.5 This elegant 18 karat yellow gold ring features a sophisticated arrangement of princess and baguette-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens 1.75 Carat Princess Cut Channel Set Diamond Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 5 princess cut Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~1.75 carats Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 9.5 Total...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Princess Cut Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage princess cut diamond 18k gold platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage engagement ring showcases a clean and timeless princess cut diamond, offering a crisp, modern brilliance with its sharp faceting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage princess cut diamond 18k gold platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage engagement ring showcases a clean and timeless princess cut diamond, offering a crisp, modern brilliance with its sharp faceting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage princess cut diamond 18k gold platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage engagement ring showcases a clean and timeless princess cut diamond, offering a crisp, modern brilliance with its sharp faceting.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Princess Cut Diamond & Sapphire Wedding Band 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Diamond & Sapphire Approx. Carat Weight: .50cttw Stone Cut: Princess Material: 14k Yellow Gold Width: 3MM Weight: 4 grams Diamond & Gemstones are Na...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with .55 Carat Princess Cut and Round Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 18KT yellow gold ring has a square center set with 4 princess cut diamonds and 16 round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scalloped Edge Princess and Marquise Cut Diamond Band Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This elegant 18 karat yellow gold ring features a stunning combination of princess-cut and marquise-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Princess
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 3 sizes for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .0...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,460Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Princess Cut & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, By Tresor
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 2.40 carats of Emerald And 0.10 carats of Diamond. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. The...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.00 Carat D VVS1 Princess Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rich Jewels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This refined ring features a GIA Certified 2.00 carat Princess Cut diamond, graded D color and VVS1 clarity, selected for its exceptional brilliance and sharp, modern geometry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Ring - 14k Princess .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Princess Color: J - K C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nova 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 5.16 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Nova, this 18 karat yellow gold ring is a showstopper with 5 rows of Princess Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Princess-Cut Diamond Three Stone Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
A three stone diamond ring that is delicately designed with three natural, sparkling princess-cut diamonds pring set in warm 10k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Princess Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Round and Princess-cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold showcases 1.00 carats of sparkling 12 round and 3 princess-cut diamond set in prong setting, shine in H-I...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.30 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold 3 Stone Men's Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This men's wedding band ring features 3 striking channel-set diamonds set at the center of the ring. This band shines with 0.30 carat of princess cut diamonds. The white diamonds are...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mark Broumand 2.12 Carat Fancy Light Yellow Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous princess cut diamond engagement ring features a beautiful 0.97ct princess cut center diamond, EGL certified at Fancy Light Yellow-SI2.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.40ct Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond (ByPass Set H/VS) Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Four-claw set with Fine Sparkling Princess Cut Diamond of 0.40ct approx. (5mm) of H colour, VS clarity in elegant by-pass setting, rising above the finger by 6mm Finely crafted i...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring Size 7.25 #18141
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This sparkling ring features seven princess cut diamonds set in classic 14K white gold on a yellow gold band.
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.0 Carat Princess-cut Diamond Ring with Hidden Halo set in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
1.0 Carat Princess-cut Diamond Ring with Hidden Halo set in 18K Yellow Gold This beautiful Diamond ring exudes timeless elegance and modern sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The princess cut diamond cocktail ring features a geometric design with princess cut diamonds (2.02 carats) amidst a pavé of 2.15 carats of round diamonds. All diamonds are of top qu...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Channel Set Princess Cut Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A PDF file of the appraisal will be available via email after purchase. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cut: Princess cut Diamond Color: H–I Diamond Clarity: VS2–SI1 Diamond Tot...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Wedding Band, 1990s
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Flaunt your exquisite taste with this extravagant solitaire diamond wedding band estate ring. This stylish stacking ring features a brilliantly sparkling princess cut diamond set in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.2ctw F VS Princess Cut Invisible Set Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Princess Cut - Invisible Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.2ctw (approx.)
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Princess Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and classic, this diamond ring is beautifully crafted in 14K Solid Yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .98ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .70ct Cut: Prince...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Invisible Princess Cut Diamonds Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold ladies princess cut diamond wedding ring, containing 20 princess cut diamonds; color "G", clarity VS1 and weights 1.30cts. set 2 row invisible setting. ring size 6.5
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980’s, 18ct Yellow Gold French, Princess Cut Diamond Single Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
It features a stunning centre princess cut diamond that is approximately 0.80cts, set in a solid yellow gold band that measures approximately 3.2mm in thickness.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 2.03 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds Ring and Channel Side Diamonds Brilliant*
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Polish Very Good Symmetry. 1.00ct. Side princess cut diamonds: H-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. yellow gold 3.6 Grams Overall ring: Depth 6.8mm width of ring: 6.6mm Current...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.50 Total Carat Weight Princess Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1.50 Carat Princess Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring. Beautiful engagement ring featuring high quality very beautiful princess cut diamonds on the middle center followed by round...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,585Sale Price / item|35% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold "3-Stone" Style Ring with Princess Cut Diamonds
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold "3 stone" style ring with princess cut diamonds, containing 24 princess cut diamonds; color "G", clarity VS and weight 1.75cts. made to look like 3 individual stones....
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Emerald 14K(18kuponrequest) Yellow Gold Round Diamond Accent Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite and enchanting, this Princess Cut Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Accent Ring features a captivating emerald at its heart, framed by dazzling diamonds that add a touc...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Ring Princess cut 14K Gold Band 1.34 cttw
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Ring Princess cut 14K Gold Band 1.34 cttw This estate ring is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Princess Cut Diamond
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The gorgeous art piece features 0.48 Carats of brilliant-cut natural white diamonds around the edges and 0.73 Carats of Princess Cut Natural White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,436Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Natural Princess Cut 0.30CTW Diamond Solitaire Ring For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A timeless classic, this solitaire ring features a 0.30-carat princess-cut diamond set in rich 18K solid yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring - 14k Princess .60ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 3 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Princess Colo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 39 Diamond Cut: Princess Diamond Carat Weight: 3....
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut and Round Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 14k yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 Princess Cut: 0.48ct Color: I Clarity: SI2 GSI # 10364100410 Accent Diamonds: 18 Round Cut: 0.35cttw Color: I Clarity: SI...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Princess & Round Diamond Dome Ring, Approx. 2.7cttw
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fashioned in 7 grams of 14k yellow gold Ring size 7 This sculptural 14K yellow gold dome ring is richly accented with approximately 2.7 carats total weight of natural diamonds HIJ i...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
5 Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A PDF file of the appraisal will be available via email after purchase. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cut: Princess cut Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS1–VS2 Diamond Tot...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1.56 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring crafted in platinum, featuring a stunning 1.56 carat Princess Brilliant Cut diamond. The diamond is F color, VS2 clarity, with Excel...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.14 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gents Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It has 6 pieces of perfectly matched princess cut diamonds (Total Weight 3.14 Ct - over 1/2 Ct each) channel set on the top.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,269Sale Price|37% Off
0.50 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Natural Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carat Centre Stone: 0.50 Carat Colour: G – Independent Certificate Clarity: VS-SI (eye clean) Cut: Princess Cut Top Width: 5 mm (widest point) ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.75 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Natural Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.75 Carat (total) Centre Stone: 0.75 Carat Colour: G – Independent Certificate Clarity: VS-SI (eye clean) Cut: Princess Cut Top Width: 6 mm (widest...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$10,062Sale Price|40% Off
1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Natural Diamond Diamond Weight: 1.00 Carat Centre Stone: 1.00 Carat Colour: G – Independent Certificate Clarity: VS-SI (eye clean) Cut: Princess Cut Top Width: 6 mm (widest point) ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.25 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Natural Diamond Diamond Weight: 0.25 Carat Centre Stone: 0.25 Carat Colour: G – Independent Certificate Clarity: VS (eye clean) Cut: Princess Cut Top Width: 4.5 mm (widest point) ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
"Girder" Hinged Ring in 18K Yellow & 14K White Gold with Princess Cut Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
WEIGHTS & MEASUREMENTS: Ring weight: 7.3 grams 18K yellow gold weight: 4.8 grams 14K white gold weight: 2.5 grams Diamond weight: 0.33 carats Girder height: 35mm (1.38...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond with Two Princess Cut Diamonds & Double Halo
Located in Houston, TX
This one of a kind engagement ring is set in an 18kt white gold band and features a 0.45ctw fancy yellow cushion cut diamond center stone of VS1-VS2 quality.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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