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1.57 Carat Round Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 900 Platinum and 14 Karat Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
satin blue sapphire cradled in a six-prong 14k white gold mount. This ring is a size 6 3/4 - 7, but
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Semi-Mount Double Halo Ring 18 Karat Gold for Oval Cut Diamond Accents .97 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
accents that adorn the ring’s haloes and split shoulders. This ring is a size 7 1/4 - 7 1/2, but it
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baroque Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
diamonds weigh 3 carats in total and are varying sizes, creating an interesting aesthetic that captured and
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 1 Weight: 2.00 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
work of dome. Ring is size 7 measuring 1'' diameter. This ring belongs on the finger of the woman who
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2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Sapphire Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum ring centrally set with a Marquise Diamond weighing .90 Carat that is J in Color and VS2
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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
either side by a Trillion cut Diamond each weighing .27 carat for a total of .54 Carat. Finger size 7 1/4.
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
currently a size 6-1/4. It measures 11/16" x 7/16" and stands 1/4" off the finger.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Maltese Cross "Jeans" Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
weighs 44.3 grams, fits finger size 8 1/2, and measures 1 7/8" across the top. Be worldly, imaginative
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

2.28ct Teal Sapphire Engagement Ring Diamond Band 14K Gold R6777
Located in Osprey, FL
finger. The band is 1.5mm wide. ♥ Ring size: US Size 7 (Free resizing up or down 1 size) ♥ Material: 14K
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier Diamond Set Heart Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
classics." SIZE: Ring size 6 1/2 WEIGHT: 2.8 grams STONES: .20 carat G color, VS clarity
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1990s French Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Rise Off Of Finger: 7 mm Width: 1/4 in. Weight: 2.8 dwts. / 4.35 grams Stamps: 14K Ring Sizings
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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 6.02mm/0.23" Ring Size UK Size R 1/2 USA Size 8 7/8 This ring may be professionally adjusted in
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Ruby Diamond Platinum Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
About ten carats of extremely white and clean diamonds domed around the finger, with a line of
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Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Diamond Sapphire Wedding Wrap Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
- approximately .16 total carats Ring Size 7 Rise Off Of Finger: 4.5 mm Width: 7 mm Weight: 2 dwts. / 3,1
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Vintage 1970s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Two Toned Diamond Band Size 7.5
Located in Montgomery, AL
: 7 1/2 Sizable Upon Request Accented by the following gemstones 1 - 3.5mm Old European Cut Diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
E2374, priced separately. RING SIZE: 6 1/2 can be resized by a jeweler. DIMENSIONS: 7/8" wide
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Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

.58 Carat Round Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can be re-sized up or down 1 size for a $30 fee. Once a ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.38ctw Diamond Signet Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring, Everyday
Located in McLeansville, NC
- approximately .38 total carats - G-H color, I1-2 clarity Ring Size 9 Rise Off Of Finger: 4.7 mm Length: 15 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady s Onyx Diamond Gold Intaglio Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finger. Unique estate diamond and onyx intaglio ring circa 1970. Ring size 5 3/4 with the inside spring
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

2.88ctw Tanzanite Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
total carats - G-H color, SI2-I2 clarity Ring Size 7 Rise Off Of Finger: 8.9 mm Length: 14.4 mm
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Set Double Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
for their exotic charm." SIZE: Ring size 7 1/4, it can be sized. WEIGHT: 10.1 grams
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Antique 1890s English Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Micheletto Diamond-Set Wide Gold Ring
By Micheletto
Located in Litchfield, CT
knuckle and can fit comfortably from a ring size 5 1/2 up to a 7 1/2. SIZE: 5 1/2- 7 1/2, it cannot be
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Early 2000s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Elegant and Important Emerald Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
By Black, Starr Frost
Located in New York, NY
size 7 1/2 but please allow us to size it if you require it. This ring is for only the most
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Natural Opal Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Off Of Finger: 8.5 mm Length: 7/16 in. Weight: 2.3 dwts. / 3.58 grams Stamps: 14K Ring Sizings
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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Regal Edwardian Unheated Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
platinum mount, finger size 6 1/2 but can be resized. It measures 7/8" up and down and 3/4" across the
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring is a size 7 1/4 and may be resized. About this Item: Fall in love with the intricacies of Art
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Chain Link Stackable Band Ring, 14KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
.05 total carats - F-G color, VS-SI clarity Ring Size 6.5 Rise Off Of Finger: 2 mm Width: 4 mm
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1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Color Changing Sapphire Diamond Ring with French Hallmarks
Located in Narberth, PA
finger size of 7 but could be easily resized. The sapphire and diamond cluster centerpiece measures
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.25ct Teal Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring 14K Gold R6700
Located in Osprey, FL
length (North South direction), and stands 5.9mm tall from the finger. ♥ US Size 7 (Free resizing up or
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

24k Gold Silver and Diamonds Octopus Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Colorless 2 Round Irradiated Blue Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 7 1/2, sizing available Rise Above
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

24k Gold Silver and Diamonds Octopus Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Colorless 2 Round Irradiated Blue Graded by GIA standards Ring Size: 7 3/4, sizing available Rise Above
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Effy .40ctw Diamond Crossover Wide Band Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring
By Effy
Located in McLeansville, NC
- F-H color, SI-I clarity Ring Size 7 Rise of Finger:2.8 mm Width: 11 mm Weight: 3.5 dwts
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1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
platinum with purity mark and stone weights. Circa 2000. The ring is a size 7 1/2 and may be resized
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Early 2000s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.38ct Light Champagne Color Diamond 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring R6110
Located in Osprey, FL
setting measures 14.9mm in width, 8.7mm in length, and sits 4.8mm tall from the finger ♥ US Size 7 (Free
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Enamel and Diamond Pink Gold Snake Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Ring Size: USA size 5 7/8, UK size L 1/2 Diamond weight: about 1.3 carats Marks: 2297 MI Weight
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. RING SIZE: approximately 7 ½ plus. MEASUREMENTS: approximately 1 ¼” (3.10 cm) wide vertical to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.35ct Imperial Topaz Diamond Accent 14K Rose Gold Engagement Ring R6198
Located in Osprey, FL
length, and sits 7mm tall from the finger ♥ US Size 7 (Free resizing up or down 1 size) ♥ Band
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Rose Gold

1.38ct Pear Shaped Blue Montana Sapphire Diamond Sides 14K Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
, 8.3mm in length, and sits 4.6mm tall from the finger ♥ Ring size: US 7 (Free resizing up or down 1
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique British Diamond Signet Ring, 9k Yellow Gold, Early 1800s Gold Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
- approximately .10 carat - H-I color, Vs clarity Ring Size 7 Rise Off Of Finger: 1.3 mm Length: 12.5 mm
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Antique Early 1800s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Ring
By Chopard
Located in Braintree, GB
Fully hallmarked. Dimensions - Ring Size : 2.4 x 2.2 x 0.8 cm Finger Size: (UK) = O (US) = 7 1/2 (EU
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1990s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond and Emerald Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum 3 Stone ring set with an Emerald step Cut Diamond weighing 1.47 Carat, grading as I color
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Vintage 1970s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Snake Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
size 7 1/2 and may be resized. About The Piece: You will love the feel of this 18K buttery gold on
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Vintage 1980s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Revival Honeycomb Filigree Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Clarity: VS2 Accent Diamonds: 27 Single Cut Diamonds 0.08 carats total Ring Size: 7, sizing available
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Seven Stone Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring, Simple
Located in McLeansville, NC
: - diamonds, 7 stones - transitional cut - 2.25 mm - approximately .28 total carats - F-G color, VS clarity
Category

Vintage 1970s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA 4.03 Carats Rectangular Radiant Cut Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ring is a size 6 1/2 and may be resized. About this Item: Adore the dazzle that makes hearts pound the
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Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco 1.65ctw Antique Old European Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring, EGL USA
Located in New York, NY
tappers from 5.85mm to 1.39mm on the bottom. Die-struck in platinum ( tested) Finger size is 7 1/2, can
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Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Five Stone Diamond Engagement Cocktail Ring Set in Palladium
Located in London, England
currently a finger size O (USA: 7 1/4, EU: 55) but can be sized upon request . Diamonds approximately 2.70
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Vintage 1950s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k Princess Cut .48ctw
By Leo Schachter
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: 0.48ctw Face Height (north to south): 7/32" (4.8mm) Rise Above Finger: 1/4" (5.8mm) Weight
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20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

French 1940s 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carats white gold, eagle's head hallmark. Ring of the 1940s, it is set on a rectangular
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Flexible Linked Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond. Finger size = 7
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Jabel 0.75ct Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
: Weight: 9 grams Stones: 7 round brilliant cut diamonds range in size from 0.10 to 0.15 carats and total
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Scalloped Diamond Anniversary Band Ring, 14KT White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
- approximately .50 total carats - F-G color, SI1-2 clarity Ring Size 7 Rise Off Of Finger: 2.35 mm Width: 5.9
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
platinum top. Circa 1910s. The ring is a size 6 1/4 and may be resized. About The Piece: Imagine wearing
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Art Deco 1930 Bombe Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 2.85 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
millegrain patterns. Diamond: Mount in the center in a millegrain bezel setting, with 1 European round cut
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.31ctw Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Ring 900 Platinum Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
sophistication you will adore! This ring is a size 6, but it can be re-sized up 3 sizes for a $50 fee or down 1
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Pasquale Bruni Diamond 18k Rose Gold Ring, Italy
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in San Francisco, CA
snake, the 18k rose gold between-the-finer ring is 1 1/2in long, and amazingly puzzle-pieced together
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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1 Carat Diamond Ring On Size 7 Finger For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1 carat diamond ring on size 7 finger you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, white gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2794 vintage editions and 1371 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 1 carat diamond ring on size 7 finger may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 1 carat diamond ring on size 7 finger has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by M&V Vanguard Jewelry, Tiffany Co. and Le Vian are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and old european cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1 carat diamond ring on size 7 finger, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 1 Carat Diamond Ring On Size 7 Finger?

The price for a 1 carat diamond ring on size 7 finger starts at $11 and tops out at $1,050,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,269.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.