Star Fancy Yellow Color Natural Diamond 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 bold statement ring features a celestial star motif paved with natural fan...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 1...
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold 1.70 Carats White Diamonds Unique Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Available now, Rossella Ugolini Design 1.70 Carat White Diamonds G Color VS1, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, a true masterpiece of Deco-inspired design.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural White Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Customized Initial Jewelry Gift Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is an Architectural Solid 14k Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond "K" Initial Signet Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18 karat Yellow Gold Turquoise White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise 0.23 carats White Diamonds orange enamel in a "Hermes-colored" hue Cocktail Bold Ring.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold 0.45 Carat White Diamonds Citrine Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold 0,45 Carat White Diamonds Citrine Cocktail Ring Made in Italy.
Citrine, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Diamond Bezel Statement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
0.80 carat total weight natural round cut diamond double bezel set ring in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Garland Collection Gold and Diamond Encrusted Signet Ring, White Diamonds
By Garland Collection
Located in New York, NY
Modeled after our small Signature pinky ring, each diamond signet is set with dazzling black or white diamonds in 14k yellow, rose or white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Signet Ring by Michelle Massoura, 0.20ct
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
It is a sturdy ring, designed to be worn on the pinky finger and enjoyed on a daily basis, with high quality materials that stand the test of time. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural R...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Star Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Star Ring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Engagement Ring Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Nat...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Modern Style 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cocktail White Diamonds Sapphires Design Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 1.62 Karat Sapphires 0.33 White Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Modern Style Design Ring. An amazing ring handcrafted in 18 karats Yellow Gold and embellish...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Triple Row Almost Eternity Pave Ring '1.03 Ct Diamonds' in Yellow Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The three row yellow gold setting is full of life and luster. It is just shy of an Eternity Ring leaving a short metal shank (approximately 5 mm in length) at the base of the finger ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.62 Karats Sapphires White Diamonds Stars Design Classy Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 1.62 Karat Sapphires 0.33 White Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Modern Style Design Ring. This 18k gold ring showcases a unique and captivating design ins...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Unisex Cluster Ring - Metal: 14K Yellow gold - Weight: 14 grams (approx.) - Style: Minimalist - Era: 21st Century - Setting: Channel - Size: 6-8 Center S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Tibetan Ring with Spinel and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this Tibetan 18 karat white gold contemporary Pinky ring an art object. It is encrusted with F/G, SI. diamonds, yellow sapphires, and big dark cushion or oval c...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Go...
Vintage GIA 4.20ctw Natural Colombian Green Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
90s Glam, Meet Colombian Green - Vintage GIA 4.20ctw Natural Colombian Green Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring, Unisex. We're taking cues from the decades that weren't afraid to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond cluster ring, 9k gold, Glass filled Ruby
Located in NEWARK, GB
A really pretty vintage glass filled Ruby and Diamond cluster ring! It features a lovely pinky red ruby with a faceted oval cut where the facets catch the light beautifully.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.66ct Diamond Men’s Wedding Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – GIA Quality, Art Deco
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Specifications: Main Stone: 1.66ct Natural Round-Cut Diamond • Clarity: VS • Color: E Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Band Width: Approx. 8mm Ring Style: Men’s Wedding Band Pinky Ring...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Located in London, GB
A rich 18ct yellow gold band plays to a trio of perfectly matched rubies possessing a fabulous red pinky colour tone.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,170Sale Price|35% Off
14k & 18k Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k & 18k Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring This one-of-a-kind Pearl and Turquoise Cluster Ring is in excellent vintage condition and ready to ship!
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous ruby and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find a round faceted bright pinky red synthetic ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Four Diamond Single Line Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Four Diamond Single Line Diamond Ring 14k Gold Anniversary Ring Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Creation: Natu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous ruby and diamond navette ring from the Victorian era. This piece's boat-like shaped face has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and plays to five alternating ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Chain Full Band Ring Fine Jewelry US 7
Located in Jaipur, IN
14k Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Diamond Full Band Ring Fine Jewelry RIMJ-1042 Details:- Item Code:- RIMJ-1042 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 0.1 Carat Gross Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Colour: Light Yellow , Clarity: VS-SI Tested As: 18ct Gold Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.33 - 0.49 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, Sp...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Intense red pinky coloured rubies have been square calibre cut and expertly set around the outer edge before rose cut diamond set shoulders and a slim 18ct yellow gold band completes...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Wedding Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Handmade: Yes Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Ruby Four-Stone and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous cluster ring taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and features a striking arrangement of vibrant pinky r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Bar 14K Yellow Band Solid Wedding Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Diamond Ring Bar 14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Band Solid Wedding Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New with tags: A brand-new, unused...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gold Wedding Band Ring Solid in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Wedding Band Ring Solid 14K Yellow Gold Open Bar Ring For Promise Gift.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Victorian era.
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Minimalist Band Handmade Ring in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Yellow Gold Minimalist Ring Band Handmade Ring For Women Gift For Wife Diamond Weight: 0.29 cts Approx.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Additional information: Base Metal: Yellow Gold Main Stone: Diamond Main Stone Shape: Round Main Stone Cre...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Nouveau Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an intricately designed 18ct yellow gold ring taken from the Art Nouveau movement.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Diamond Band Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Shape: Round Country of Origin: India Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Ete...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Solid Gold Floral Minimalist Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Floral Diamond Ring Minimalist Diamond Anniversary Ring Gift.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Ring for Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone Color: White ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Crown Shape Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Wedding Ring 14K Solid Gold Crown Shape Diamond Ring For Women Gift Front Band: 3.3 mm Approx.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Stacking Ring 14k Solid Gold Dainty Wedding Ring Promise Gold Band Gift Additional information: Base Metal: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold, Gemstone Main Stone: Diamond Ma...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Cocktail Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
See all Condition: definitionsopens in a new window or tab Shape: Asymmetrical Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Confirmation/Communion, Engagement, Father's D...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Edwardian 0.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold, this antique piece showcases a single round faceted old mine cut diamond at the centre of the face.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Opal Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: Blue Diamond Weight: 0.45 Cts Approx MetalYellow Gold SizableYes M...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This principle stone is then framed by single row of round faceted rubies possessing a rich pinky colour tone. Finally, an array of round brilliant cut diamonds around the outer edge...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted ruby and diamond cluster ring. A pear shaped natural Burmese ruby possessing a playful pinky undertone sits at the centre of the piece and is frame...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,279 / item
Diamond Signet Ring, 18K gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
It is set with natural diamonds that look like glitter, in 18Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This characterful piece is finally made complete with a plain 18ct yellow gold band for contrast. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.8 grams Ring Size: J (49) Band Width: 1mm Fa...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Turquoise and MOP Ring. Turquoise Diamond Mother of Pearl Statement Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning ring. High Quality Natural Turquoise cabochon with Symmetrical Mother of Pearl Cab. Diamond eternity Center. Condition: No visible signs of wear. Will look great as a pi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Octagon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Geometric Design
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.11 cts Approx Met...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
These perfectly matched red pinky stones are accompanied by a backdrop filled with scintillating old and rose cut diamonds; all of which have been set in platinum atop a warm 18ct ye...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eternity Ring Diamond Band in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Wholesale: Yes Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.30 cts Approx Metal: Yellow Gold Sizable: Yes Clarity: V...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Octagon Diamond 14k Solid Gold Ring Bolt Shape
Located in Chicago, IL
The original tags may not be attached. Base Metal: Yellow Gold Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.24 cts Approx Han...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Diamond Chevron V Shaped Stackable Diamond Ring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Features: Stackable, Adjustable, Nickel-Free Base Metal: Yellow Gold Cut: Excellent Certification: 14K Hallmarked, IGI Main Stone Color: White/Colorless Diamond Weight: 0.14 cts Appr...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k Gold Natural Pave Diamond Ring Fine Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Total Carat Weight: 0.24 & Under Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band, Beaded, Charm, Cocktail, Crisscross, Dome, Double Finger, Eternity, Full Finger, Nail Ring, Wrap, S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cluster Heart Ring In 14k Solid Gold Forever Promise Ring Valentine Ring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Material: Natural Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Thick 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Solid Ring Band Unisex
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Band Ring Thick Yellow Gold 14K THICK GOLD Wedding Solid Ring Band Unisex.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.50ct Green onyx signet ring in 9ct yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
1.50ct Green onyx signet ring in 9ct yellow gold. Chunky signet pinky 9ct yellow gold with green onyx gemstone cushion shaped, hallmarked.
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Crescent Moon Diamond Ring Band in 14k Solid Gold Horn Ring Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Crescent Moon Diamond Ring 14k Solid Gold Horn Ring Designer Diamond Ring Band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k 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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