Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee Diamond 5 Row Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Perlée Diamond 5-Row Band Ring is a luxurious statement piece.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 5 Row Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring Box Certificate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier 5-row wide band ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and pave-set with brilliant-cut round D-E-F VVS1-VVS2 diamonds weighing an estimated 2.0 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 5 Row Pave Diamond Band Ring Size 50 B4075850
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k yellow gold pave set half diamond ring by Cartier. The ring comprises of 98 round brilliant cut diamonds in a five-row pavé setting, with a total weight of approximate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Row Cuban Link Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of sophistication with this exquisite 10K yellow gold ring, beautifully adorned with an enchanting double row of prong-set diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Row Cuban Link Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of sophistication with this exquisite 10K yellow gold ring, beautifully adorned with an enchanting double row of prong-set diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Two Row Cuban Link Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of sophistication with this exquisite 10K yellow gold ring, beautifully adorned with an enchanting double row of prong-set diamonds.
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold 1.49cwt Round Diamond Wrap Wide 5 Row Statement Band Ring Sz 5
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G-I Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.55ctw (approx.) (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5-Row Diamond Cocktail Band Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 5-Row Diamond Cocktail Band Ring 14k Gold. The ring features 0.86 total carat in diamonds with diamokds being very clean and white. The ring also features a snake like design...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 5 Row 4.50ctw Baguette & Marquise Diamond 15.1mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Substantial wide baguette and marquise diamond band/ring. This ring has such a substantial presense on the finger with the low profile baguettes alternating with the higher set marqu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
5 Row 18ct Gold Marquise and Round Diamond Band Ring
Located in London, GB
An exquisite diamond design 5-row dress ring crisscross, in an 18ct yellow gold band, is set with a total of 1.60ct diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,600Sale Price|35% Off
14k 2 tone Gold 5 Row Diamond Ring 1.00 carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k 2 tone Gold 5 Row Diamond Ring 1.00 carats containing 43 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.00cts, ring size is a 65 but can be made to fit.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gem...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
5 Row Invisible Set Princess Cut Diamond Domed Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold diamond ring makes a striking statement with its wide, architectural silhouette and commanding presence on the hand. Rows of princess-cut diamonds are arranged in a seamles...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Christa Three Row Eternity Diamond Ring '4/5 Ct. Tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This stunning eternity band features three rows of 130 perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set. Experience the difference in person! Product details: Center Gem...
Diamond, Rose Gold
.75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Three Row Men's Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Stylish three row flat top .75 carat round brilliant cut 27 diamond ring set in 14k yellow gold, crafted for the modern gentleman.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,850Sale Price|35% Off
NWT $9, 000 Rare Important 5 Row 18KT Gold Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Diamond Ring Band. Beautifully comprised of Finely Set Glittering Diamonds!! T.C.W. Approx .67CTS. This Gorgeous Ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Leo Pizzo 18ct Gold Diamond Pavee Set 5-Row Crossover Ring, 2.0ct of Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A delicate ring of diamonds, this 5-row diamond pavee set ring is a dainty piece made to perfection.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Vintage Ruby Row Center and Diamond Side Rows Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.75 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 11.5 mm Total Weight: 12.2 Grams Gemstone Specific...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.35 Carat Round Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Row Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A bold yet refined statement, this three-row diamond band ring is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and set with approximately 1.35 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Sapphire and Diamond Row Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 16 diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.50 Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Sapphire Carat Weight: 0.75 Sapphir...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Yellow Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Cocktail Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly beautiful, this stunning multi-row diamond band ring is crafted from genuine 10K Yellow gold, a metal that will stay tarnish free for years to come!
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Row Diamond Band, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Three Row Diamond Band made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the diamonds is 2.14 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Two Row Diamond Half Circle 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
Details: Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: Two rows of round diamonds set across the front half of the band, between vertical gold bars Total diamond carat weight: approximately 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multi Row 2.66Ct Real Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Row 2.66Ct Real Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamonds are a universal symbol of eternity, strength, and elegance a perfect gift to commemorate milestones or cele...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carats Five Row Round Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A Five Row Round Diamond Bombe Cocktail Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The total weight of the ring is 12.15 grams. The ring size is 6.75 US.
Diamond, 18k Gold
4.50 Cts Princess Cut Diamonds '5 Row' Half-Way Around Band in 18k Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
4.50 cts princess cut diamonds (5 row) half-way around band in 18 k yellow gold
Diamond, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Bamboo Collection 18K Yellow Gold Double Row Diamond Band Ring
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage 18k yellow gold diamond band from John Hardy's Bamboo collection, set with 28 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.14ct in a double-row pavé configuration across the top of ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Encrusted Triple Row Ring With Onyx Shoulders in Yellow Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This marvelous Late 20th Century cocktail ring, fashioned from 14k yellow gold, is comprised of three diamond encrusted bombe center sections flanked by black onyx bombe shoulders. T...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Oval Gemstone & 5-Row Diamond 14-Karat Halo Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Pink Oval Gemstone & 5-Row Diamond Halo Ring Designer: Unbranded Style: Oval Gemstone and 5-Row Diamond Halo Ring Material: 14k White Gold Gemstone Details: There is ...
Other, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
3 Row Bubble Ring Set with 9 Natural Diamonds in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A stylish and contemporary three-row bubble ring crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold, set with a stunning combination of 4 natural GIA-certified round diamonds and 5 round brillian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k TT Gold 3.90ctw Fancy Brown & White Diamond Channel Set 5 Row Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent and very well made diamond band ring was crafted from solid 14k white and yellow gold and features 5 tiered channels of fancy yellowish brown and white diamonds whic...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising three old European cut diamonds and two rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Knot Double Row Ring in Yellow Gold with 0.31ct Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
Inspired by an archival bow crafted in 1889, Knot is a symbol of life’s most enduring ties and meaningful connections. This ring is crafted with yellow gold and pavé diamonds, then p...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Triple Row Almost Eternity Pave Ring '1.03 Ct Diamonds' in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and versatile band makes a perfect pinky ring, wedding band or addition to a ring stack. The three row yellow gold setting is full of life and luster.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Constance Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 70 round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set between 14 petite rows. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Constance Diamond Ring '2/5 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features 70 round brilliant diamonds micro-prong set between 14 petite rows. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Side Gemstone Type:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,938Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Row Diamond Fashion Ring, 2.67 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K yellow gold. It features 5 oval cut emeralds weighing 1.86 carats. Also features 20 round cut diamonds weighing 0.81 carat. The stones are all set with prong...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Criss Cross Ring 0.88ctw Multi Row Pave Size 7
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Criss Cross Ring 0.88ctw Multi Row Pave Size 7 Description: 14K yellow gold criss cross orbit-style ring featuring five (5) rows of diamonds in a brid...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Radiant Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
Diamond shape & cut: Radiant cut Colour family: Fancy Yellow Clarity profile: On Request Approximate total carat weight: 5 carats Metal & finish: 14K White Gold (other gold c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Cushion Halo Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring From a styling perspective, the strength of this design lies in its clarity: a disciplined row of Cushion fancy colour diamonds, a focused 5...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 2.0 Carat Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly beautiful, this stunning multi-row diamond band ring is crafted from genuine .925 sterling silver and plated with sparkling 14k yellow gold, a metal that will stay tarnish...
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Carat Round Diamond Four-Row Eternity Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Diamond Four Row Eternity Band Style: Eternity Metal: 14Kt Yellow Gold / 7.51 grams Size: 5 Width: 13 MM / 0.5 Inch TCW: 6.00 tcw Main Diamond: 80 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 4/5 Ctw Round Full Eternity Wide Band Diamond Ring, 5 row 14K Solid Gold, SI G
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS Item Code: AD246 Division: Natural Diamond Collection: Classics Metal Type: 14K Gold, White Gold / Yellow Gold / Rose Gold / Blackened Gold Please let us know your go...
Diamond, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Janet floating Diamond Ring '1/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
One row of round brilliant diamonds floats between two gleaming metal bands. (1/5 total carat weight). Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Sid...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Janet Floating Diamond Ring '1/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
One row of round brilliant diamonds floats between two gleaming metal bands. (1/5 total carat weight). Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Sid...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring From a styling perspective, the strength of this design lies in its clarity: a disciplined row of Round fancy colour diamonds, a focused 5 c...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond 5 Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmark Birmingham 1900 A classic five-stone ring in rich 18ct yellow gold, set with a graduated row of old-cut diamonds in open ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Paz Petite Diamond Ring '1/5 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This petite band features three round diamonds prong set and a row of micro prongs set round brilliant diamonds from each side. Experience the difference! Product details: Center ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Plated .925 Sterling Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond Multi Row Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly beautiful, this stunning multi-row diamond band ring is crafted from genuine .925 sterling silver and plated with sparkling 14k yellow gold, a metal that will stay tarnish...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$9,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multi Row SI Clarity HI Color Real Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Multi Row SI Clarity HI Color Real Diamond Cocktail Ring 18K Solid Yellow Gold Diamonds are a universal symbol of eternity, strength, and elegance a perfect gift to commemorate miles...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
5 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring Clients who favour quiet power often wear this 5 carats Fancy Yellow diamonds ring as their one definitive piece.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Radiant Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring From a styling perspective, the strength of this design lies in its clarity: a disciplined row of Radiant fancy colour diamonds, a focused 5...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Multi Row Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 14 karat yellow gold band ring features a captivating multi-row design set with five oval-cut natural emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,316Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.05 Ct SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Triple Row Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.05 Ct SI/H Brilliant Cut Diamond Triple Row Band Ring 14k Yellow Gold Gift Crafted in solid 14K rose gold, this ring features a wide, structured band adorned with three meticulous...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring From a styling perspective, the strength of this design lies in its clarity: a disciplined row of Radiant fancy colour diamonds, a focused 5...
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow -Collector’s Treasure Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
How to Wear & Style This Diamond Ring On the hand, this 5 carats Fancy Yellow High Jewelry Statement Ring is best treated as a focal point.
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
5 Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Band. Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band VS 4.65
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx 5.10 Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Wedding Band, Stock Band Color: Fancy Yellow Color Clarity: VS Clarity Metal: Yellow Gold Ring Si...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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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