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New Five-Stone Citrine Bypass Ring, 10k Gold Diamond Accents Marquise .59ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 1 size for a $25 fee. Once a ring is re-sized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 10k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Temple Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Square Mount Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s French Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Duo Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
sapphire: approximately 1 carat. Total diamond weight : approximately 0.70 carat. Height : 11.8 mm, Width
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Antique Handmade 18K Gold Platinum Old Diamond Solitaire Bypass Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 6.8x6.4mm - 0.85ct (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - (7) Old Mine Cut & (1) Rose Cut - Pave Set - VS2
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Mid-Century Platinum 8.0ctw GIA Large Marquise Aquamarine Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Total Carat Weight: 8.0 (approx.) Material: Solid .900 Platinum Weight: 9.91 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (We
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Conversion Ring Diamond 10 Karat Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
(estimated at H-I color and SI1-2 clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/4 (sizable). The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Emerald and Diamond Art Deco Style Target Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Size: US 7 Center Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: Oval Size: 6 x 4 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.50 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elongated Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
is in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Navette Ring Wreath 18k Gold Platinum Sz 7.5 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount measures 24mm in length (0.94 inches) and 10mm wide
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

White Gold Diamond Eternity Band, 14k Round Brilliant Cut 1.20ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Please contact us for a quote on re-sizing this ring. Metal Content: 14k White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold Round Solitaire White Accents 5.13ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
the smoothly polished shank, which includes a 14k gold purity stamp. This ring is a size 7 1/2, but
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Graduated 5 Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring Antique Edwardian c1907 18k Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The band measures 5mm wide (0.19
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Import 3.20ct Diamond Emerald Ring Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
-SI2 clarity). The emerald is estimated at 0.75 carats. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/4
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.50ct Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cigar Band
Located in Torrance, CA
: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount measures 19mm wide (0.74 inches) rising 7mm from the
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.03 Ct. Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Center Gemstones Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: Cushion Size: 7 x 5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 1.03 Carat (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bridal Wedding and Engagement Ring Set
Located in Hicksville, NY
flanked by 2 Round Brilliant Diamonds on Each Side Rings fit a size 6.25, can be resized Finger to top
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s Diamond Wedding Band, 14 Karat Gold Milgrain Ring Round Brilliant 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
size 9 1/4 - 9 1/2. Please contact us for a quote on re-sizing this ring. Once a ring is re-sized, we
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold with purity marks. Circa 1900. The ring is a size 5 1/2 and may be resized. About this Item
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Knife-Edge Cluster Cocktail
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 8 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 1 size for a $30 fee. Once a ring is re-sized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LEO 1.20ctw Princess Diamond Anniversary Ring, 14k Gold Channel Set Wedding Band
Located in Greensboro, NC
-friendly price! This ring is a size 7 1/2, but it can be re-sized up 1 size for a $40 fee. Once a ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This outstanding diamond and emerald ring features a central of 1.50 carat (approx.) round
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Five-Stone Diamond Anniversary Ring 14k Gold Wedding Band Round Brilliant .50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
size 7, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $30 fee or down 1 size for a $25 fee. Once a ring is re
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Semi-Mount Engagement Ring Wedding Band 14k Gold w/ Diamond Accents .81ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
are a size 7, but they can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $35 fee each or down 1 size for a $30 fee each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Amethyst and Diamond Shoulder Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
available Center Gemstones Type: Amethyst Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 9 x 7 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 2.50 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.80 Ct. Emerald Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Rectangular Shape Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. total weight) Size: US7 (Resizable) Center Gemstones Type: Emerald Shape: Oval Size: 9 x 7 mm. Number
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring Square Cocktail Vintage 18k White Gold Sz 7.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount measures 20mm in length (0.78 inches) and 17.5mm
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, 14 Karat Gold for Center with Diamond Accents
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $30 fee. Once a ring is re-sized
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate Diamond Band Hearts 14 Karat White Gold Ring Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/4 (sizable). The band measures 13mm wide (0.51 inches), rising 4mm from
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carved Emerald Leaf Ring Sz 7.5 Diamond Estate 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
carat of diamond (estimated at I-J color and SI2-I1 clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 2ct Diamond Cluster Ring Moi et Toi 18k Gold Double Flower
Located in Torrance, CA
(estimated at K-L color and SI1-2 clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/4 (can be resized
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ivy Leaf Diamond Band Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Satin Finish Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
0.12 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2 clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/4
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

24 Karat Gold Octopus Ring Diamond Tentacles 2-Tone Art Nouveau Style Sea Life
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Diamonds: 15 Round Brilliant 0.38 Carats Total Weight Ring Size: 7, sizeable Rise Above Finger: 3/4
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Octopus Ring Diamond Sapphire 18k White Gold Sz 7.5 Band Estate Ocean Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
-I1 clarity). Sapphires measure from 1mm to 2mm. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum 1.70ct GIA European Diamond Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Height: 8.30mm rise off the finger Engraving: J.B. to E.K 7-4-23 Condition: Antique, art deco period ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Amethyst Nymph Ring Estate 14k Rose Gold Diamond Nude Woman Fine Jewelry 7.5
Located in Torrance, CA
cracks or chips. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount measures 17.5mm
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Letter R Diamond Initial Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7.25 Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
0.10 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI2-I2 clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rhodolite Garnet, Opal, and Diamond Kabana Ring 14k Gold Round Brilliant.18ctw
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
. This ring is a size 7 - 7 1/4. Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Set of 2 Diamond Rings Estate 14k Two Tone Gold Undulating Bands Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
carats (estimated at I-J color and SI2-I1 clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

MODERNIST 1970 Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Tiger Eye
Located in Miami, FL
, with 1 rectangular cut carved from natural tiger's eye, with a total weight of about 7 carats
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Flower Ring Posey 14k Yellow Gold Band Estate Jewelry 7.25
Located in Torrance, CA
light surface abrasions visible under a 10x loupe). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/4
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Emerald Ring Cluster Oval Cocktail 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
estimated at 1.20 carats. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 11 1/2 (sizable). The mount measures
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kitty Cat Ring Vintage Opal Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Sz 7.5 Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
(estimated at H-I color SI2-I1 clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Coral Diamond Ring Oval Cocktail Inlaid 14 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount measures 20mm in length (0.78 inches) and 16mm wide
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1ct Diamond Sapphire Ring 14k Gold Dome Bombe Cocktail Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
. Round brilliant and single cut diamonds range in size from 0.01 to 0.05 carats, totaling an estimated 1
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Butterfly Ring Opal Diamond Blue Enamel Wings 14 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Opal measures 6.5mm (estimated at 1 carat), accented with two estimated 0.05 carat diamonds. The total
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Garnet Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
are in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/4
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Platinum GIA Certified Burma No Heat Star Sapphire Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid Platinum Weight: 25.99 Grams Ring Size: 7 (We can custom size this ring. Please contact us prior
Category

1990s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Mid Century Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Sz 7.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The ring measures 13mm wide (0.51 inches), rising 11mm from
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring 2.56ct 14K White Gold Princess Di Princess Kate
Located in Dearborn, MI
, by then Crown Jeweler Garrard. Her Ring Consisted of 14 Diamonds and a 12 Carat Oval Cut Blue
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mens Retro Vintage 14k Gold 0.30ct European Diamond Pentagon Synthetic Ruby Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
the finger Engraving: L.B to E.P 7-31-42 Condition: Retro vintage ring w/ original finish and patina
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k White Gold GIA 6.6ct Cushion Brilliant Aquamarine Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(exact) Total Carat Weight: 6.6 (exact) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 7 Grams Ring Size: 10.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Grape Ring Estate 14k Rose Gold Sz 6.5 Diamond Fine Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
finger. The ring is in good condition and was lightly cleaned and polished. Particulars: Weight: 7
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Vintage Solitaire Diamond Ring
Located in Addison, TX
section at checkout. All purchases include one complementary sizing! Item Details: Ring Size: 7 1/4
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
(visible under a 10x loupe). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount measures
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
size P, USA: 7 1/2, but can be sized upon request! Diamonds approximately 3.50 carats in total, G/H
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

CARTIER Paris GAIA Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Diamonds, Rubies Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
. French-European size 52. Measures: 26 mm by 12.5 mm (1.02 X 0.49 Inches) and raise 7 mm over the finger
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...

60s Vintage Opal Diamond Ring Large Oval Cocktail Sz 7.5 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
condition and free of cracks or chips. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.