18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Women's Wedding Band Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
18k yellow gold and .6 carat natural diamond estate women's wedding ring. Six diamonds set in a pave style gold band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Two Row Round Diamond Art Deco Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold - Wedding Band
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Sculptural Brilliance. Vintage Glamour. Timeless Grace. Discover bold refinement in this luxurious 18K white gold engagement ring, exquisitely set with ten natural round-cut diamond...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 5.5 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Old European Cut Brilliant Carat Weight: .20 carat Color: F Clarity: VS1 Side Ston...
White Diamond, Platinum
GIA 1.01 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k white gold engagement ring centers a sparkling GIA certified emerald cut diamond that weighs 1.01ct. graded G color with VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,219Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Diamond Open Pave Band Wedding Ring Set 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H Diamond Open Pave Band Wedding Ring Set 14k White Gold features two dainty rings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,024Sale Price / item|20% Off
SI/H Diamond Open Pave Band Wedding Ring Set 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI/H Diamond Open Pave Band Wedding Ring Set 18k White Gold features two dainty rings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,876Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.2 Ct. SI/H Pear Cut Diamond Solitaire and Wedding Band Ring Set 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, the 18 Karat White Gold setting provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the natural beauty of the diamonds. Its lustrous finish adds...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.50 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Halfway Channel Set Wedding Platinum Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Say “I do” with this timeless channel set Princess cut diamonds, wedding band. Classy and beautiful, a perfect compliment to an engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
Wedding Band Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold Thin Band Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Wedding Band Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold Thin Ring Band Set Of 3 For Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set Classic Diamond Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this dazzling wedding band is sure to delight. The prong-set round diamonds will beautifully complement the allure of your engagement...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Harry Winston Diamond Engagement Ring 1.05ct F VS2 Platinum Solitaire Set
By Harry Winston
Located in Fairfield, CT
Harry Winston Diamond Engagement Ring 1.05ct F VS2 Platinum Solitaire Set This Harry Winston solitaire ring is made in platinum and centered with a round brilliant-cut diamond weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
$1,368Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Certified Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This is a perfect Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring. This is a perfect May Birthstone Jewelry also perfect Bridal Shower Gift, Valentine Gift, Gift For Sister, Wedding Gift, Engagement Gi...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 14k white gold engagement ring and wedding band set. The engagement ring is centered with a sparkling GIA certified round cut diamond that weighs 2.02ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Round Diamond Pavé Halo Wedding Ring Set with Milgrain 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This breathtaking round diamond engagement ring and wedding band set, crafted in elegant 14 karat white gold, is a stunning symbol of eternal love and commitment.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Yellow Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1990s 0.39 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold half eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impress...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.33 Carat Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.33 carat diamond and vintage platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive 1.33...
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Diamond Wedding Set - 14k Round Brilliant and Single 1.00ctw Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $80 or Down 1 size for $60 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1ctw Cut: Round Brilliant and Sing...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tacori 2.03 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
By Tacori
Located in New York, NY
This stunning platinum engagement ring centers a sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 2.03ct. graded K color with VVS2 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
Channel Set Diamond Bridal Wedding or Men's Unisex Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This bold and sparkly channel set diamond bridal/wedding/unisex ring is made of 850 yellow gold, which has a gold purity slightly above 20k.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement/Wedding Ring Set 0.90ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond ring set in 14k yellow gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 8.2 grams. The center diamond is a round brilliant cut, G color, SI2 clarity, and .45 carats. On the wedding band are fou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,428Sale Price / item|20% Off
Solid 18k White Gold Channel Set Multi Sapphire Diamond Wedding Ring For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural multi sapphire of 1.36 carats and diamonds of 0.26 carat. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. M...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...
1.50 Carat Ceylon and 0.70 Carat Diamond Wedding Ring. Eternity Band Ring H VS1
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn alone or paired with an engagement ring, this band is a statement of sophistication and grace.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Opal Pink Sapphires Gold Ring Promise Wedding Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary custom made engagement/promise ring features a unique interplay of naturally beautiful gemstones. An Australian Opal is securely prong set sideways in the center, e...
Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Womens Engagement Ring Band Set 14K White Gold 0.65 Cttw
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 2 piece set of rings is crafted in 14K white gold. Featuring center round cut diamond in prong setting with round cut accents stones in pave setting. Total diamond weig...
Diamond, White Gold
French 1950s Platinum Diamonds Retro Wedding Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum, dog's head hallmark. A magnificent diamond wedding ring, it is set all around with geometric lines adorned with 22 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
Half Eternity Platinum Band. 0.10TCW Round and Pear Shape Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.10 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Setting: Prong-Set Diamond Pattern: Alternating Round and P...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Set - 10k Princess 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $70 or Down 1/2 a size for $60 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Prin...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and White Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.90 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold half eternity style cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Half Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 0.56 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set half eternity ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This fine and impressive s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Eternity Yellow and White Diamond Band. H VS1 Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn alone or paired with an engagement ring, its exquisite design enhances any jewelry collection.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k White Gold 1.50tcw H Vs Diamond Engraved Engagement Ring & Band Set
Located in New York, NY
This vintage engagement ring and band set is crafted in 14k white gold and showcases classic elegance with refined engraved detail. Diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 carats, grade...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Hearts & Arrows Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Hearts & Arrows Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set.
Diamond, Platinum
Neil Lane Oval Cut Diamond Double Halo Wedding Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
By Neil Lane
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The continuous line of diamonds symbolizes eternal love, making it the perfect companion to the engagement ring. Together, this Neil Lane wedding ring set is a harmonious blend of cl...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$6,197Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.10 Ct Oval Diamond Solitaire Bridal Ring Set 18K White Gold Engagement Band
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
The quintessential bridal dream realized — this 18K solid white gold engagement ring set pairs a timeless four-prong oval solitaire diamond with a delicate matching pavé wedding band...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,766Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified SI/H Diamond Wedding Ring Set of 2 14k White Gold Fine Jewelry Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, the 14 Karat White Gold setting provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the natural beauty of the diamonds. Its lustrous finish adds...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,458Sale Price / item|20% Off
Certified SI/H Diamond Wedding Ring Set of 2 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry Gift
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted with precision and attention to detail, the 18 Karat White Gold setting provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the natural beauty of the diamonds. Its lustrous finish adds...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver 1/3 Ctw Diamond Classic Engagement Ring Bridal Set with Milgrain
Located in New York, NY
Designed to interlock seamlessly, the engagement and wedding bands unite harmoniously, symbolizing the perfect union of two souls destined to be together.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal Set with Milgrain
Located in New York, NY
Designed to interlock seamlessly, the engagement and wedding bands unite harmoniously, symbolizing the perfect union of two souls destined to be together.
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal Set with Milgrain
Located in New York, NY
Designed to interlock seamlessly, the engagement and wedding bands unite harmoniously, symbolizing the perfect union of two souls destined to be together.
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal Set with Milgrain
Located in New York, NY
Designed to interlock seamlessly, the engagement and wedding bands unite harmoniously, symbolizing the perfect union of two souls destined to be together.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
.925 Sterling Silver 1/3 Cttw Diamond Engagement Ring Bridal Set with Milgrain
Located in New York, NY
Designed to interlock seamlessly, the engagement and wedding bands unite harmoniously, symbolizing the perfect union of two souls destined to be together.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Oval Diamond Engagement Ring & Pave Wedding Band Set
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Winston Oval Diamond Engagement Ring & Pave Wedding Band Set This exquisite Harry Winston bridal set showcases a total of 1.53 carats of natural, white/colorless diamonds, cra...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$4,144Sale Price / item|20% Off
Multi Shape Marquise and Round Diamond Crown Band Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
With its dimensional structure and substantial gold weight, this ring delivers presence without bulk — perfect as a wedding band, anniversary ring, or statement stacking piece.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Eternity Platinum and Diamond Chevron Band. 0.60ct Round Cut Wedding Ring 2.22mm
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamonds Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Cut Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Pave-Set Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6 US, Re...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,370Sale Price / item|20% Off
Spectrum 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Exude sophistication with the Spectrum Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring. This stunning piece centers on a vibrant, emerald-cut natural emerald, framed perfectly by a classic halo of bri...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
0.50 Carat Marquise & Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Set
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A striking engagement ring and wedding band set, featuring a 0.50 carat marquise cut diamond, four baguette cut diamonds totaling 0.20 carats, and 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Lucida Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum, H VVS2 0.30 Ct
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
100% Authentic Tiffany & Co. Lucida cut engagement ring with a 0.30 carat excellent cut diamond center, the diamond color grade is H, and clarity is VVS2. The diamond is set in 4 pro...
Diamond, Platinum
$888Sale Price / item|20% Off
Genuine Oval Ruby By Pass Wedding 18k Yellow Gold Ring for Wedding with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Oval Ruby By Pass Wedding Ring for Wedding with Diamonds in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.32 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.57 Carat GIA Cert Diamond Gold Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set
Located in New York, NY
The engagement ring centers a sparkling GIA certified round brilliant cut diamond that weighs 1.57ct. graded J color with SI2 clarity. The set features high quality dazzling round cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14k yellow gold and .33 carat natural mined diamond ring. Single marquise cut diamond set in thick gold band. Stamped "MAGICOLO X14K, 33." Ring size 6.75, band 1mm, 3.87 gms. Family...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Eternity Platinum Diamond Band Ring. 0.50TCW Wedding Ring Alternate Cut 2.6mm
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn alone, paired with an engagement ring, or stacked with other bands, it offers versatility and elegance.
Diamond, Platinum
0.25 Carat Marquise Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring Wedding Band Set
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Matching engagement ring and wedding band set featuring a 0.25 carat marquise cut diamond surrounded by round diamonds and blue sapphires in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$712Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Chevron Wedding Ring for Women in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Chevron Wedding Ring for Women in 14K Gold featuring natural tanzanite of 0.35 carats and diamonds of 0.19 carats.
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
TJD 0.50 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond 14KT Yellow Gold Halo Wedding Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Express your love for her in the most classic way with this halo wedding ring. This ring is expertly crafted in 14 Karat yellow gold and features of this ring brilliant cut, single c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,041Sale Price|20% Off
Wedding Ring White Gold Surmounted Emerald Cut Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
The white gold setting enhances the beauty of the diamonds and ensures a comfortable and secure fit. This wedding ring is a classic choice for a proposal, but can also be worn as an ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s, Platinum Diamond Engagement & Wedding Band Bridal Ring Set
Located in Brighton, GB
The wedding band is also set with diamonds, which perfectly complements the engagement ring.
Diamond, Platinum
14K Two-Tone Channel Set Diamond Wedding Band Jacket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a 14k white and yellow gold engagement ring jacket with overlapping knot detail in the front and a channel set with graduated diamonds on the shoulders. It is designed for a...
Diamond, 14k 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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