Wide Natural Diamond Bezel Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.70ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Width - 10 mm ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Yellow/White/Rose Gold/White a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Diamond Baguette Half Band Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Half Band Diamond Baguette Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.28 Carat Ruby and Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Ruby & Diamond Band The ring is 18K White Gold There are 0.43 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI There are 0.85 Carats in Rubies The band is 0.25" wide.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.15ctw Baguette & Marquise Sapphire & Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s):-- (31) Natural Genuine Sapphires - 30 Baguette w/ 1 Marquise Cut - Channel & Bezel Set - Royal Blue Color - 2.0ctw (approx.) (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Br...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.27cttw Pave Set Round Diamond Wide Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Speak of the bold and beautiful diamond wide band ring. This ring features pave set shimmering round brilliant cut diamonds crafted in high polished 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
ArtCarved Solid Gold Pave Diamond Florentine Finish Wide Buckle Band Ring
By Art Carved
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pavé Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.15ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents We...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1ctw Diamond Filigree Wide Band, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamonds round brilliant 1 - 1.2 mm approximately 1 total carat F-G color, VS2-SI1 clarity Ring Size: 5.5 Rise Off Of Finger: 2 mm Width: 13.4 mm Weight: 5.9 dwts/ 9.2 gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Colored Diamond Wide Band Ring, 8.60 Carats
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold wide multi-colored diamond band with 42 multi-shaped diamonds that total 8.60 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Unisex Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Designer Ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold. The gorgeous band ring is microscopically decorated all the way around with white gold beads and wires shaped lik...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Triple Wide Bands Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring all hand made. This beautiful and simple to wear triple-band ring has a layer of white brilliant cut diamonds on the middle layer tot...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Diamond Band Ring Size 5.5 #17685
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring Size 5.5 This lovely band features one round brilliant cut diamond and six round single cut diamonds set in classic 18K yellow gold. Wid...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Marquise Mix Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring 1.85 carats
Located in Great Neck, NY
Wide marquise diamond band ring crafted in solid 18K white gold, featuring perfectly calibrated marquise cut natural white diamonds arranged in an open floral and lace-style design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
18k Yellow Gold 4.53ctw Oval Aquamarine Diamonds Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Nice Blue Color - 10.4x8.7mm (approx.) - 3.91ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Wide Band Ring with Eighteen Round Diamonds
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This sophisticated 14K yellow gold wide band ring showcases an elegant curved design, featuring diagonal rows of three flush-set diamonds that add a subtle sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer wide band ring is handmade from 18 Karat White gold in Athens Greece and features a total weight of 5.20 Carat microscopically set brilliant-cut White Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ksenia Mirella 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring, 0.40 Carat
Located in Marlow, GB
Queen Collection - Yellow Gold Regina Ring Regina - Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Welcome to Ksenia Mirella House, where we are dedicated to creating impactful jewellery pieces. Introdu...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's 14k White & Yellow Gold 0.40ctw Pave Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - H Color - I1 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: 14K Solid White Gold w/ Yellow Go...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
LeVian Gold Rectangular Pink & Baguette Blue Sapphire Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Pink Sapphire - Rectangular Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Pink Color - 8.4x5mm - 1.75ctw (approx.) (38) Natural Genuine Blue Sapphires - Calibre Ba...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Unisex 18k TT Gold .60ctw Diamond & Sapphire Geometric Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Sapphires- Square Cut - Prong & Channel Set - Rich Blue Color - 1.5mm each (approx.) (38) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ksenia Mirella 18k Rose Gold White Diamond Wide Band Ring, 0.40ct
Located in Marlow, GB
Regina - Rose Gold White Diamond Ring Welcome to Ksenia Mirella House, where we are dedicated to creating impactful jewellery pieces. Introducing Regina, a remarkable statement ring...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with the Byzantine workmanship and the unique velvet look on the background. The gorgeous ring has rims decorated with Whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rene Escobar Silver & 18k Rose Gold Burnish Diamond Wide Band Ring
By rene escobar
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (9) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Burnish Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.15 ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Sterling Silver w/ 18k Rose Gold T...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 18K White Gold Diamond Pavé Filigree Wide Band Ring, USA
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Diamond Pavé Filigree Wide Band Ring exudes airy elegance with its openwork lattice design, allowing light to enhance its sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
$1,462Sale Price|25% Off
Diamond 0.60ct Wide Band Ring in 18k Rose White Gold, Size 6
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Key Features: Total Carat Weight: 0.60 Carats Metal Type: 18 Karat Rose White Gold Diamond Cut: Brilliant Elegant Wide Band Design Finger size 6 Perfect for Special Occasions or Ever...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
White Gold 3.34ctw Amethyst Sapphire & Diamond Wide Mosaic Design Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-Stone(s):- (7) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Oval Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Royal Blue Color - 3.16ctw (exact ) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Ni...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring all handmade with the Byzantine workmanship and the unique velvet look on the background. The stunning ring features 9 Brilliant cut Dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Diamond Wide Band Ring with Pear Shape Accents
Located in New York, NY
Experience luxury and elegance with our 18k Diamond Wide Band Ring. Featuring 2.21 carats of sparkling round and pear shaped diamonds, this ring is perfect for adding an extra detail...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Entrelaces C de Cartier Diamond Ring Wide Band
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Cartier Entrelaces C de Cartier Diamond Ring is an exquisite wide band ring featuring distinctive design elements and luxurious materials.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Blue Sapphire & Diamond Wide Band 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This beautiful ring is centered with an oval cut natural sapphire and accented with round brilliant cut diamonds. The intricate design makes this ring a perfect choice as a wedding a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Pear and Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Capture timeless elegance with our 18k Pear and Marquise Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring. Crafted in 18k white gold, this stunning piece features a total of 1.22 carats of sparkling round...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
.45 Carat Round Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Wide Angle Set Diamond Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This elegant band ring features 15 round diamonds with an approximate total weight of .45 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 8.25 - 8.5 #25032
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wide Band Ring Size 8.25 - 8.5 This stunning wide band features 52 round brilliant cut diamonds flush set in classic 18K yellow gold, adding sparkle from...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 3.12ct Diamond Multi-Row Wide-Band Ring MF01-012026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This wide band ring is crafted in white gold with multiple diamond rows arranged across a gently curved surface.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold Wide Band Ring with 0.53ct Round Diamond, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Bold two-tone 14K yellow and white gold band ring centered with a bezel-set round diamond totaling approx. 0.53 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Wide .90 CTW Diamond Band
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold wide .90 CTW diamond band. Ring has round diamonds varying is size, has a width of 6.9 mm, measures to be a size 7, and has a weight of 7.3 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Color Sapphire & Diamond Classic Half Eternity Wide Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover our new collection ‘be elegance over the rainbow’ and celebrate the life that full of colors! This lovely yellow gold dress ring is a half eternity design. Featuring fifteen...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Mens Wide Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire checkerboard style wide band ring.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.67ct Diamond and Emerald Wide Band Ring MF31-101025
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
The channels taper gracefully toward the center, drawing the eye to a princess-cut diamond set on its point in a striking kite orientation.Offered in estate condition, this 18K Yello...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,508Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Black White Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Black White Diamond Wide Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamonds of 1.58 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Row Tubogas Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Modern Band Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This bold and sophisticated 18K yellow gold wide band ring showcases a striking multi-row design combining classic elegance with modern texture.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Band Diamond Ring with Cutout Shoulders in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 7.75 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 15.95 mm Total Weight: 18.7 Grams Diamond Cut: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,159Sale Price / item|20% Off
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Wide Band Ring, 0.44 Carats, 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This 18K white gold diamond band ring features 0.44 carats of natural round brilliant diamonds arranged in a balanced geometric pattern across a wide polished gold surface.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Vivid Emerald Diamond Square Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Specifications: * Metal: 18K yellow gold * Center Stone: .50ct natural oval cut emerald * Diamonds: Approx. .60ctw round brilliant cut diamonds * Diamond Color/Clarity: G-H colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold 0.85ctw Diamond Diagonal 3 Row Grooved Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (27) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.85ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.57 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring The ring is 14K White Gold There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds prong set There are 0.57 Carats In Diamonds G/H VS The ring is a size 6.25, sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Radiant Cut Diamond Wide Band Halo Statement Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Radiant Cut Diamond Wide Band Halo Statement Ring 14K White Gold Jewelry features a stunning radiant-cut center stone surrounded by a halo of brilliant round diamonds, all set in a w...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.60ctw Channel Set Ruby & Diamond Wide Wavy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cut - Channel Set - Deep Red Color - 1.50ctw (approx.) (7 Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$75,000 / set
Set of 4 Diamond and Enamel Wide Band Rings
Located in New York, NY
Enamel and Diamond Wide Band Rings Each Ring consists of 220 Round Brilliant Diamonds weighing 2.44 Carats Set in 18 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Gold 1.68ctw Yellow Sapphire & Fancy Cognac Diamond Wide Cigar Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Bright Yellow Color - 1.20ct (exact) (17) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Se...
Brown Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90 Carat Diamond Nine Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is 14K White Gold. There are 9 Round Cut Diamonds prong set.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1.75 Carat Diamond Five Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is 14K White Gold. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds prong set.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.75 Carat Diamond Five Stone Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Half Diamond Band Ring. The ring is 18K White Gold. There are 5 Round Cut Diamonds tension set.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.40 Carat Diamond Channel Set Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Channel Set Half Band Ring The ring is 14K White Gold. There are 0.40 Carats In Diamonds F SI There are round and baguettes small diamonds The ring is a size 7.0, sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.71 Carats Tricolor Spin Diamond Gold Wedding Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 14K White, Rose & Yellow Gold. There are 0.71 Carats in Diamonds G/H SI The ring is 5/16" wide.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond Floral Wide Wedding Band Stackable Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Set with 128 round cut diamonds all the way around the band for a total diamond weight of approximately 0.40 carat, this antique design eternity wedding band measures 11 mm. wide R...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Wide Spiral Thick Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Wide Band Ring is all handmade in a unique spiral design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.12 Carat Diamond Channel Set Gold Half Band Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Channel Set Half Band Ring The ring is 18K Yellow Gold. There are 0.12 Carats In Diamonds G SI2 The ring is a size 4.5, sizable.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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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