Yellow Gold Sapphire Sapphire Three-Stone Ring - 14k Oval 1.88ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.20ct Cut: Oval ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.20ct Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite three-stone diamond engagement ring is a breathtaking blend of platinum and 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 0.50ctw Marquise Diamond Pyramid 7 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.56 Grams Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 5.8mm (0.22") (top ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Color Stone Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polish and Texture-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 6.75ct Semi-Precious Citrine Color Stone, and Accented with 0.03 Carats of Bezel Set Diamonds.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.10 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive vintage five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.95ct Turquoise Five Stone Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.95 carat turquoise 18 karat yellow gold five stone ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
4.06ct Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three-stone engagement ring captures the essence of timeless elegance and vibrant color.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Oval Cabochon Scarab Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Three Stone Oval Cabochon Scarab Ring Style: Three Stone Oval Cabochon Scarab Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Design Details: Three oval cabochon scarabs set in a c...
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Citrine Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Satin-Finish Hand-Crafted Cocktail Ring, Set with an 18x13mm Oval Shaped Checkerboard Citrine Semi-Precious Color Stone.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Satin-Finish Hand-Crafted Cocktail Ring, Set with an 18x13mm Oval Shaped Checkerboard Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grandma’s Birthstone Ring with 8 Stones in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Grandma’s Birthstone Ring, Set With 8 Stones In 18ct Yellow Gold Grandma's Birthstone Ring, The Ring is in 18ct Yellow Gold.
Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Citrine Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with 10mm of Checkerboard Cut Semi-Precious Citrine Color Stone.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with 10mm of Checkerboard Cut Semi-Precious Amethyst Color Stone.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.79 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Two-Stone Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An affordable alternative to an Engagement or Promise Ring!! Two Stone rings represent friendship & true love.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Oval Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This three stone engagement ring centers around a 5.01 carat Fancy Intense Yellow oval diamond with VS2 clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,620Sale Price|50% Off
Rose Quartz Yellow Gold Ring Natural Cabochon Brazilian Stone Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
18K yellow gold ring with natural Rose Quartz of high quality rose quartz origin - Brazil ring weight - 5.83 grams ring size - 7.25 US stone weight - 7.9 carats stone measurements - ...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1905 Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.56 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring Platinum Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in Platinum and Yellow Gold, Portugal, 1990s.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Three Stone Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Three Stone Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1940s Emerald & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1940s This stunning 18ct yellow gold ring features an exquisite five-stone design, showcasing square-cut natural emeralds beautiful...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,325Sale Price|25% Off
Colombian Emerald Oval Shape Three-Stone Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Colombian Emerald Oval Shape Colombian Emerald Three-Stone Ring 18K Yellow Gold Close setting 3 Colombian Emerald - 4.15 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold - 5.17 Grams Cust...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Diamond and 15K Yellow Gold Five-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive five stone diamond ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a platinum setting.
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1.51 ct Fancy Intense Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant and stylish this is a radiant cut fancy intense yellow diamond engagement ring. Structured as a three-stone diamond ring this beautiful engagement ring features a cent...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Coral & Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise Cabochon Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Coral Cut: Marquise Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat...
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Five-Stone Band - 18k Round 2.69ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $100 or Down 1/2 a size for $80 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.69ctw Cut: ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Yellow Gold Turquoise w/ Green Stone & Citrine Hand Sculpted Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Stamped 14k Weight: 13.28 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 19.6mm (a...
Citrine, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Opal & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Each opal radiates a mesmerising play of colours, making this piece a true statement of vintage beauty. The ring features intricately carved yellow shoulders, adding a touch of arti...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Citrine Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 12mm Checkerboard-Cut Round-Shaped Semi-Precious Citrine Color Stone, Surrounded by 0.43 Carats of Pa...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65 Carat Two Stone Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring features two Round Cut White Diamonds with a primary carat weight of 0.51 Carats and the surrounding diamonds have a secondary carat weight of 0.14 Carats. Both diamonds ar...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Cryptophrase Stone Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
14Kt Yellow Gold Cameo Cryptophrase Stone Ring. Size 6.5 with 8 grams total weight.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.27ct Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate the radiant journey of your love with this 1.27 carat Radiant Cut Fancy Yellow Trilliant Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Color Stone Cigar Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Scallop-Edged Cigar Ring, Centered with a Smokey Topaz Semi-Precious Color Stone, and Surrounded by 0.18 Carat of Pave Set...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Three-Stone Yellow Sapphire and RBC Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Gold Three-Stone Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring. Securely Hand set with Round Yellow Sapphires, weighing approx. 0.35 Carat and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Amethyst Victorian Style Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rich with Victorian era romance, this vintage-inspired five stone band ring features a graceful row of luminous amethysts glowing in regal violet hues.
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring, 12x5.5mm Center Stone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and finely detailed, this 14 karat yellow gold ladies' ring highlights a striking 12 x 5.5mm emerald center stone, celebrated for its rich green color and elongated silhouette.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Semiprecious Stones Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Two Stone Round Diamond Bypass 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
This exquisite ring features a sleek gold band that gracefully wraps around the finger. The design showcases two sparkling round diamonds, each set in a smooth, polished bezel. The o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$921Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Diamond Bezel Three-Stone Bypass Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sophisticated ring features a modern three-stone design with a creative, asymmetrical twist.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Three-Stone Ring 10k Emerald 5.90ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 or Down 1 size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 5.90ct...
Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Pearl Victorian Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Capturing the romantic elegance of the Victorian era, this vintage-inspired three stone ring features vivid green emeralds framed by luminous pearl accents across a graceful yellow g...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Steeped in historical charm, this mesmerizing Natural Opal Vintage Style Filigree Three Stone Ring beautifully evokes the grandeur of an Edwardian era inspired masterpiece.
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$224,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 10.14 Carat Fancy Yellow Oval Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a striking and elegant statement ring, ideal for collectors or for anyone seeking a significant natural fancy yellow diamond with a classic yet powerful three-stone design.
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Three Stone Checkerboard Amethyst Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty ring is a rectangular checkerboard cushion three stone style, with a center, pale purple color amethyst, flanked by two smaller light purple amethys...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tutti Frutti Diamond and Color Stones Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Tutti Frutti Diamond And Color Stones Ring.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.02 Carat Fancy Yellow Elongated Radiant Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
Case in point: this jaw-dropping 5.02-carat Fancy Yellow elongated radiant-cut ring. The center stone’s vivid, sunlit hue is amplified by two matching D-color Internally Flawless shi...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.66 carat.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k 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. The r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Five Stone Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Chester Date Mark not visible Makers Mark B & H Engraved inside band GJW RMMJ Circa 1910 Antique five stone ring set with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Men's Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Hard Stone Trojan Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold with Copper Top Total Weight: 5.7 Grams Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Overall Width: 19.9...
Gold, Yellow Gold
5 Stone Columbian Emerald Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold Ring size: 6.5 Columbian Emerald: 1.10ct Weight: 5.2gr
Ring with 18kt Yellow Gold & Approx. 3ct Purple Semi Precious Stone
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very Unique and Gorgeous Ring with 18kt Yellow Gold & Purple Semi Precious Stone Stone: Purple semi precious stone of approx. 3ct Material: Band of the ring material is unknown but...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.52ctw Natural Pear Cut Diamond 9 Stone Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.52ctw Natural Pear Cut Diamond 9 Stone Ring This elegant 1.52ctw Natural Pear Cut Diamond Ring is in excellent condition and ready to ship!
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.80 Carat Tanzanite Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3-Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and classy 3-stone ring that will stand the test of time! It features a beautiful 9.80 carat cushion-shape tanzanite which has a velvety purple-blue color with excellent brill...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiant look with this Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Five Stone Ring, designed to showcase elegance in perfect harmony.
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Pear Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Yellow Pear Diamond Three-Stone Ring with Pear Diamond Accents Description: This three-stone ring is crafted in solid platinum and features a large 2.98-carat pear-shaped yell...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
0.46 Carat Two-Stone Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cute and dainty two-stone ring which signifies two very important relationships in one ring: True Love & Best Friend!
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unisex Emerald Single Stone Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Emerald Single Stone Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.77 carats.
Emerald, Gold, 18k 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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