Movado Sterling Silver/18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Dome Ring Size 5.5 #24656
By Movado
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Movado Sterling Silver/18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Dome Ring Size 5.5- This elegant Movado ring features the brand's signature sculptural dome design crafted in sterling silver and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Italian 2000s 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Dome Ring, 0.30 ct Center Brilliant
Located in Firenze, FI
A timeless Italian creation from the early 2000s, this elegant dome ring is finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with a total gold weight of 22.20 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold and Diamond Men's' Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Men's Dome ring features 0.66 carat GIA certified emerald cut J VS2 diamond set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mounted in a 14k yellow gold ring. US ring size 7.5.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold and Diamond 0.63ct Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic dome style 18 karat yellow gold high polished dome ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cathedral Arch Dome Diamond and Malachite Gold Statement Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Cathedral Arch Dome Statement Ring The ring is 14K Yellow Gold There are 0.56 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI Beautiful Malachite Dome Stones Flank Diamond Band The ring is...
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 15.50ct Prehnite and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This dome ring is a bold and highly distinctive statement piece, centered by a remarkable 15.50 carat prehnite accented by 0.23 carats total weight of diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Diamond White and Twisted Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1970s 14K gold dome ring with diamonds set in white gold accented by yellow gold twisted edges.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond 18k yellow gold dome ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bold vintage dome ring showcases a striking arrangement of 14 single cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats, displaying a soft, warm sparkle with K-L color and SI clari...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
1970s 18k yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring — a bold, sculptural cocktail ring with a richly saturated faceted sapphire set at the center and six brilliant diamonds arrayed acros...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Le Vians Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
LeVians Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring -18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14KT yellow gold, the ring showcases a raised domed surface completely encrusted in 2.50 carats total weight of G-VS/SI round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Fluted Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous vintage ring features a fluted dome design crafted in 14k yellow gold and accented with brilliant-cut round diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Dome Right Hand Ring
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Preowned 18K yellow gold and platinum diamond dome ring The yellow gold body is inset with a platinum plate, pave set with 68 round single cut diamonds with an approximate total weig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Retro Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Addison, TX
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette ring! This retro-vintage style is an absolute must. Its is perfect for every occasion. The baguette diamonds are set in a diagnal design creatin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.50ctw Diamond Dome Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage 1980s Pavé Diamond Dome Ring – F/VS Diamonds A bold and glamorous statement from the 1980s, this vintage pavé diamond dome ring embodies the era’s love of sculptural gold an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx and Diamond Dome Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This grandiose 1970s black onyx and diamond dome ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, captures the bold elegance of the era with its tiered, raised design.
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Dome Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS. 18K gold ring set with 0.65ct princess cut rubies and 0.76ct diamonds. Designed with channel-set ruby bands ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HRD Certified Dome Ring Yellow and White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Made from 18kt yellow and white gold, it exudes luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies Sapphires and Diamond 18Kt Yellow Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
Crafted in 18 Kt yellow gold with a romantic woven pattern. This ring is in excellent original condition.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold and 14k White Gold Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage two tone diamond dome cocktail ring, circa 1970s, crafted in 18k yellow gold with 14k white gold diamond set accents.
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Garland Collection Yellow Gold and Star Set Diamond Dome Ring
By Garland Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Garland Collection custom solid gold dome rings are scattered with bright diamonds in a starburst setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White G...
18K Yellow Gold Bombe Tourmaline & Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Plantation, FL
A striking example of fine gem-setting artistry, this substantial bombe cocktail ring is crafted in hallmarked 18-karat yellow gold. The domed crown is set with a commanding center o...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Moonstone and Diamond Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Moonstone and Diamond Gold Dome Cocktail Ring. Centering a securely Hand set 1 Carat Moonstone, accented by Diamonds, weighing approx. .03tcw.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic and beautiful 18 karat yellow gold and diamond dome ring. This is a very wearable and timeless piece by Tiffany’s most famous designer.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sapphire Diamonds Silver Yellow Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Antique Dome Ring in Silver and Yellow Gold with 40 Diamonds Rose Cut and one Oval Sapphire.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Scattered Teardrop Bezel Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
A high-polish 14KT yellow gold dome ring with round brilliant diamonds set individually in teardrop-shaped bezels scattered across the face and shoulders.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Dome ring 18KT yellow gold brushed finish
Located in Jupiter, FL
CENTER STONE: NATURAL DIAMONDS CARAT: 0.42CT CLARITY: VS-SI COLOR: G CUT: ROUND BRILLIANT GRAM WEIGHT: 10gr GOLD: 18KT yelllow gold Item: 1300008 WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond, Sapphire & Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a dazzling marquise-cut diamond of approximately 1.00 carat at its center.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dome Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extravagant 1970s 18K yellow gold dome ring showcases a luxurious 16-carat oval cabochon pink tourmaline at its center, bezel-set to highlight its vivid hue.
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 14KT Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Era: Art Deco (circa 1920s–1930s) Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold with Platinum Top Weight: 8.39 grams Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.20CT Diamond Cut & Grade: Old European Cut, H color, VS–S...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful dome-shaped ring features a centering marquise-shaped deep purplish-red ruby, weighing approximately 3 carats, encircled by 64 round diamonds, weighing approximately 4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Alternating 4 princess cut diamonds and 5 square cut rubies in at 18k yellow gold setting. 5 square cut genuine red rubies, VS approx. .50cts 4 princess cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rounded Edge Dome Ring Band
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Rounded Edge Dome Ring Size 5.75 Beautiful rounded edge diamond ring decorated with 19 sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold!
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.30 Carat Diamond Dome Heart Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover an elegant delight with our 1.30crt diamond dome heart yellow gold cocktail ring. The heart-shaped dome is adorned with s49 round sparkling diamonds that catches the light w...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, 3.88 CTW
Located in Orlando, FL
18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring, 3.88 CTW Metal: 18K yellow gold throughout Diamonds: Round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.88 CTW total (weight stamped in shank), F color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Gold Swirl Dome Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Sapphire and Diamond Gold Vintage Swirl Dome Cluster Ring. Securely Hand set with 2.25tcw Blue Sapphires and inter-spaced with .24tcw Diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, 1.20 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold center princess cut diamond weighs 1.20 carats with 1.85 carats of rubies Dome Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
.54 Carat Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Diamond dome band ring. 32 round brilliant cut pave diamonds in a three row 18k yellow gold band setting. 32 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H VS approx. .54cts Size 6.75 and...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18k Gold and Diamond Dome Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k yellow gold bombé ring with 2 old cushion cut diamonds and 3 brilliant cut diamonds different sizes (in total app. 1.37 crt), flush set in a gold bezel, France. weight: 15.26...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Dome Ring Size 5.75 #21213
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald and Diamond Dome Ring Size 5.75 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring features one bezel set oval natural emerald and 38 round brilliant cut diamonds se...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D, 1.61 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dome Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold 1.61 carats total weights of diamonds surrounded by 1.98 carats of rubies Dome Ring Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1950s Sapphire Diamond Flower Dome Cluster Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th Century faceted sapphire and diamond flower dome cluster ring featuring a center section with larger sapphires surround by an outer area of leaves accented with smaller sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Multicolor Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold diamond pavé dome ring, set with 45 white diamonds,G color, VVS1 clarity, weighing 0.96ct., 45 brown diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Scattered Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This eye-catching 14K yellow gold dome ring features a playful, organic arrangement of diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Triple Diamond Cluster Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This bold and luxurious 14K yellow gold dome ring makes a powerful style statement.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White and Fancy Yellow Diamond Leaf Dome Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 7.80 Grams Ring Width: 11.4 mm White Diamond Carat ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Textured Bombé Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
Offering a stunning sparkle and timeless elegance, this bold cocktail ring is a true statement. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the piece features a substantial yet ref...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Dome Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Dome Ring is a stunning monochrome statement piece that effortlessly blends classic and contemporary design elements.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Pave Set Diamond Bombe Band Style Dome Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This smaller scale dome ring is fashioned in 18K yellow gold and is pave set with diamonds across the top.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Yellow Gold Dome-Shape Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring Handcrafted
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Dome-Shape Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring Handcrafted The polki flat cut diamond 22k gold ring handcrafted with sophisticated gold work on the edges and aroun...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Coral Button, Diamonds, 18K Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Classic ring in 18kt yellow and white gold composed of a central coral surrounded by two twisted strings of gold and two drops of white gold covered in diamonds. diamonds 0.06kt cora...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Colombian Emerald Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Magnificent dome ring, its domed setting is sloping and set on top with modern brilliant-cut diamonds and, in the center, baguette-cut and trapezoid-cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scale Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum dog's head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$788Sale Price|24% Off
14K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ribbed Dome Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
Material : 14KT Yellow Gold Gold Weight : 3.21 Gram Ring Size : EU-54, US-7, UK-N½ (Diameter-17.2mm) Set with : Diamond & Sapphire Stone : 16 Natural Diamonds Gem Stone : 1 Ova...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,635Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire Diamond Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Stunning bi-color domed ring. in its center a shiny blue cabochon sapphire. Millegrain setting and chiseled work give the ring a refined touch. Sapphire ± 2 carat diamonds : 0.50 carat
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 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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