14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14K Yellow Gold Pear Cut Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring features pave set diamond band with pear cut diamond set in the center of the ring making a minimalist diamond ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This diamond eternity ring is made with round cut diamonds set in strong prong ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond 0.84 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Full Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Dramatically different and undeniably striking, this exquisite diamond ring is poised to become your signature piece. Featuring meticulously prong-set baguette diamonds, the ring’s c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink & White Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning eternity band alternates between vibrant pink diamonds and sparkling white diamonds, set in a luxurious 14K yellow gold band.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Engraved Star Diamond Stacking Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Eternity Band 14K Solid Yellow Gold Engraved Star Diamond Stacking Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
6.85ct Heart Emerald & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from 14K yellow gold, the Heart Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring features a breathtaking combination of natural fancy diamonds, vibrant emeralds, and pink s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity Band with Fancy Yellow Asscher Cut Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Eternity wedding band in 18k Yellow Gold, Bezel set 15 stones natural fancy yellow Asscher cut diamonds Total Carat Weight :3.15ct 0.20ct each stone Size: 5.75
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00ct Full-Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Classic White Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring is a stunning symbol of everlasting elegance.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold features mixed cut diamonds set in the half of the band making a half eternity band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond 925 silver eternity ring band
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.48ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$310Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural real uncut diamond oxidized sterling silver ring eternity band
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous eternity band consists of following: Diamond- uncut diamonds Diamond weight- 2.30cts Diamond color- White with a tint of yellow and brown Metal- Silver Purity- Sterling...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Full Eternity Natural Diamond Stacking Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 1.69 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE METAL ★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Yellow/White/Rose gold ★ HIGHLIGHTS ★ -Full ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond 925 silver eternity ring band
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.48ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$8,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
3.71ct Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Timeless elegance meets romantic brilliance in this exquisite eternity band featuring twenty-three yellow cushion cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...
Halo Natural Diamond Eternity Stacking Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ ♥ Stone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.48ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★THE METAL★ 14K Solid Gold Available in Yellow/Rose/White Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Elegant ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Diamond Half Eternity Band Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Alternating oval peridots and brilliant diamonds define this Peridot Half Eternity Ring, beautifully crafted in solid 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Halo Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Pear Carat: 0.86 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Round Carat: 0.39 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ★ THE M...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Canary Diamond Double Row 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless and radiant, this double row eternity band is crafted in 14K yellow gold with an option for 18K customization, featuring brilliant diamonds set all around the band for spark...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Certified Natural uncut rose cut Diamond 925 silver eternity ring band
Located in Delhi, DL
-Diamond type- Natural rose cut, natural uncut diamond -Diamond color- white with a tint of grey -Diamond weight- 2.48ctw -Metal- 925 Sterling silver Metal color- oxidized silver...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong set style 3.30 gra...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold Prong set style 3.30 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Prong set style 3.30 gra...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
6.22ct Pear Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring Handmade 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Extraordinary in scale and breathtaking in execution, this handmade 6.22 carat Pear Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 18 karat white gold is a masterpiece of fine jewellery ambition.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.40ct Micro Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Micro Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring is a delicate yet dazzling piece, symbolizing unending love and brilliance.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond 1.45 carats 18KT White Gold Half Eternity Band Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This ring is available in 18KT White Gold / 18 KT Yellow Gold: DETAILS: Metal: 18KT White Gold Weight: 4.20 Grams Gemstone: Natural Diamonds Shape: Baguette Total Carat Weight: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Eternity Band Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Black Diamond Stacking Dainty Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This fine jewelry piece is a 14k Yellow Gold Black Diamond Micro Pave Eternity Band Ring.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $2,184 / item
8.79 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
8.79 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 18K Yellow Gold features oval cut rubies set in a round shape with diamonds set on the sides of the ring to enhance the look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
From $1,747 / item
8.79 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
8.79 TCW Oval Ruby Diamond Eternity Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold features oval cut rubies set in a round shape with diamonds set on the sides of the ring to enhance the look.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Graduated Diamond Open Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Graduated Diamond Open Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold features marquise cut diamonds set on the open ends of the band making a minimalist ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,226Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Crafted in solid gold, this eternity ring features a continuous row of emerald-cut natural diamonds set edge to edge.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.33ct Round Diamond Floating Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely Diamond Halfway Eternity Ring features a set of Round Cut Natural Diamonds in Floating Shared Prong setting mixes elegance and simplicity that is perfect for everyday use...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire Full Eternity Band 14k Yellow Gold Ring Jewelry US 7
Located in Jaipur, IN
Bezel Set Natural Pink Sapphire Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Full Eternity Band Ring Fine Jewelry.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Band Ring is an elegant white gold ring with a co...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Natural Diamond Eternity Stackable Band Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. This diamond band features a series of natural diamonds in various shapes inclu...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.25ct Natural Fancy Yellow Baguette & Rounds Platinum Eternity Ring*
Located in New York, NY
3.25ct. Natural Diamonds eternity band 1.00ct Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds 1.10 Baguette Diamonds 1.15ct Round Diamonds F-G Color Vs-2 clarity. 8.9 grams 9.3mm wide 3.2mm de...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Eternity Ring Band 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Eternity Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Diamond Band 2.00CT G-H SI 14K Rose Gold Prong set style 3.30 grams...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Miami Cuban Natural Diamond Eternity Band Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. The Miami Cuban Diamond Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry made from 14K solid...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.10ct Round Diamond 3/4 Eternity Band 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Emerald Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring is a beautiful 14K yellow gold band featuring natural diamonds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Ruby Pave Diamond Eternity Band 14k Yellow Gold Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 14K solid yellow gold natural ruby and diamond alternating full eternity band ring, catalogued RIMJ-1061-RU, belongs to that third and most rarefied category.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Eternity Band 14K Gold Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Band Ring – 2.50 Carat Sapphire, 1.50 Carat H VS Diamond Iced Out Wedding Band Experience exceptional brilliance with this h...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
3.30ct Yellow Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Yellow Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring is an exquisite piece crafted from 18K white gold and adorned with 3.30 carats of Yellow Diamonds.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.81ct Pear Diamond Bezel-Set 14K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bezel Set Pear 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring embodies refined elegance, crafted from 14K yellow gold and adorned with 0.81 carats of full-cut diamonds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies 14K Yellow Gold 2.32ct Round Diamond Full Eternity Wedding Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 4.25 Width: 3.20 mm Weight: 1.95 grams Lady's 14K yellow gold, diamond wedding, eternity band with a comfort-fit shank. Engraved...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 0.58Ct Eternity Wedding Band Ring 18K Solid White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Natural Diamond Half Eternity Stackable Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold features mixed cut diamonds set in the half of the band making a half eternity band ring.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.0 Cts Oval Natural Diamond Oval-Cut Eternity Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : This 14K yellow gold oval-cut eternity ring showcases a precisely arranged sequence of oval natural diamonds, creating a refined rhythm of brilliance across the finger.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.30Cts Princess Natural Diamond Full Eternity Princess-Cut Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : This 14K yellow gold full eternity princess-cut ring showcases a precisely arranged sequence of princess natural diamonds, creating a refined rhythm of brilliance across the ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.30 Cts Oval Natural Diamond Oval-Cut Eternity Ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : This 14K yellow gold oval-cut eternity ring showcases a precisely arranged sequence of oval natural diamonds, creating a refined rhythm of brilliance across the finger.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond 18-Karat & Platinum Eternity Ring In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural Yellow Cushion Cut Diamond 18-Karat & Platinum Eternity Ring Material: Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Diamond Details: There are approximately 7.86 carats of natural, Cu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Gold Alternating Pear Fancy Yellow Diamond Eternity Wedding Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking new eternity band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features 24 stunning fancy light to fancy yellow color diamond stones which are neatly prong set enti...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Wave Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Diamond Wave Ring Eternity Diamond Band Ring Stackable Jewelry Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Main Stone: Diam...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
IGI Certified 2.20 Carat Ct Real Natural Round Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 2.20 carat round diamond full eternity band ring in 14k yellow gold. 21 round SI-I clarity solitaire diamonds are hand set in this full eternity band weighing approx. 2.20 c...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Marquise Half Eternity Chevron Wedding Band Ring 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Graceful, brilliant, and effortlessly luxurious — this graduated marquise-cut natural diamond chevron band is one of the most beautifully designed wedding and stacking rings availabl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.15 CT Natural Diamond Emerald Cut 18K Yellow Gold Half Eternity Band Pinky Men
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bandwidth is 3.5 MM. The height on top is 5.0 MM. Ring Size: 8.5 Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Weight: 10.1 Grams of solid gold Diamond: Approximately 2.15 Carat Total Weight of ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Turquoise & Yellow Diamond Eternity Band - 18k Treated Ring Sz 6 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Treatment: Color Enhanced (fan...
Yellow Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Round Diamond Scalloped Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Set in luxurious 18K yellow gold, the ring features a full circle of natural round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 4.40 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby Natural Diamond Eternity Band Stack Ring in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
This eternity-style band features a full row of oval rubies, each set in a claw prong and framed with natural diamond halos.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Heyman 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring VS1 G Color
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
This refined Oscar Heyman diamond band ring is a timeless expression of elegance and precision craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, the ring features a conti...
Diamond, 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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