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Marquise-cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
yellow gold. Ring finger size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage BVLGARI Alveare Gold Diamond Wide Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Clarity: VS1 Ring Size: 6, articulates up to size 7 Rise Above Finger: 3mm Band Width: 9mm Weight: 13.8
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
jewelry. RING SIZE: 6 1/4, can be resized. DIMENSIONS: 7/16" wide vertical to the fingernail and 3/4
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Fine Rubellite Platinum Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Carat. Finger size 7 1/2. Original Presentation box, excellent, near unworn condition.
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum

Antique Diamond Set Gold Snake Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
friendship, we love them for their exotic charm." SIZE: 6 1/2 WEIGHT: 6.1 grams STONES: .10 carat
Category

Antique 1890s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Jade and Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
measures 7/8 inch in length. Finger size 5 1/2.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Richard Krementz Blue Zircon Diamond Platinum Ring
By Krementz Co
Located in Carmel, CA
finger. Stamped inside: RKG1866, 750, PLAT. Approx 3/4"w x 5/8"l. Size 7 1/2 ~ 7 3/4. This is a sale
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

Thin Diamond Wedding Band, 14K White Gold, Ring, Stackable Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
-I1 Ring Size 7 Rise Off Of Finger: 2 mm Width: 2.35 mm Weight: 1 dwts. / 1.6 grams Stamps: 14K
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 3.54ctw Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow Oval Diamond Triple Band Vintage Ring
Located in New York, NY
size is 7 1/4, can be re-sized, the weight is 7.38grams, Solid. Very Nice Vintage condition, no
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Decorative Solitaire
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Height Off Finger: 5.5mm Weight: 3.8g
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Erte Alouette Gold Diamonds and Topaz Ring
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Mother of Pearl and further surrounded by Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1/2 Carat. Finger size 8
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

J.E. Caldwell .78 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18k Gold
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
: 0.78ctw Face Height (north to south): 1/4" (5.9mm) Rise Above Finger: 7/32" (4.9mm) Weight: 2.1 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.30ctw Large Black Onyx Diamond Signet Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
.30 total carats - G-H color, VS2-SI1 clarity Ring Size 8.25 Rise Off Of Finger: 6.3 mm Length: 7/8
Category

Vintage 1980s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Colorchanging Alexandrite Padparadscha sapphire Blue Sapphire Brown Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sapphire, unheated blue Sapphire and Diamond ring by jewellery designer 'Joke Quick'. At the heart of
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Pa...

0.26ct Natural Dark Purplish Pink Diamond 14k Rose Gold Engagement Ring R6027
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Ring size: 7 (Free resizing up or down 1 size) ♥ Ring width: 1mm ♥ Material: 14K Rose Gold ♥
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Biwa Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SIZE: approximately 7, can be sized. DIMENSIONS: approximately 1 ¼” long vertical to the fingernail
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Engagement Ring White Gold Rose Cut Diamond 1920s
Located in Milano, IT
piece of jewellery belongs to Art Deco, it is 90 years old Apx. USA finger size 7 1/2. The ring size
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, 10k Single Cut
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 sizes for $20 or up 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k White Gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco 1930 Engagement Ring In Platinum With 1.27 Ctw White VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamond: Mount in the center in a four-prongs setting, with 1 round brilliant cut diamond of 1.07 carats
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Boulder Black Opal Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to the fingernail and by 7/8” (2.20 cm) wide across the finger overall. RING SIZE: approximately 6
Category

1990s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Vintage Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
, the matching Wedding band is set with 7 single cut Diamonds totaling .15 carat, also a size 5 1/2 and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Band Platinum Wedding Ring Antique Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
size 7 1/2 (sizable). The band measures 2mm wide (0.07 inches) rising 2.2mm from the finger. Metal
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian CIRCA 1890 Antique 0.26ct Old European Diamond Engagement 14K RG Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Finger size US 7 1/4, easy to re-size. Sits Medium on the finger 5.23mm for your comfort. This ring
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Flex Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Hicksville, NY
gift of good wishes from Roberto. This ring fits a size 7 finger and can be sized up or down 1 size. We
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 2.62 Ctw In Diamonds And Rubies
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 1 oval brilliant cut (7 x 6 x 4.5 mm) of natural vivid red ruby, with a weight of 1.34
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Ring 7.5 Figural Woman Band 14k Gold Diamond Emerald
Located in Torrance, CA
). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The band measures 14mm wide (0.55 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold

White Gold Aquamarine Diamond Ring, 10k Pear Cut 1.95ctw Bypass
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 8, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee or down 1 size for a $20 fee
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

Richard Krementz Tanzanite Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Krementz Co
Located in Carmel, CA
ring on your finger. Stamped inside: RKG1866, 750, PLAT. Approx 5/8"w x 5/8"l. Size 7 ~ 7 1/4
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Platinum

H. Stern Cocktail Ring 18Kt White Gold With 3.95 Ctw In Aquamarine And Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
blue aquamarine of 3.87 carats. Diamonds: Mounted in flush settings, with 4 round brilliant cut
Category

1990s Brazilian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Ring Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
condition and free of cracks or chips. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 1/2 (sizable). The mount
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tapered Baguette Diamond Curved Wedding Band, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
baguette diamonds that curve gracefully around the band. The ring is a size 7 and is stackable, making it a
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Graduated Akoya
By Mikimoto
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 8 1/4 (sizable). The mount measures 19mm wide (0.74 inches) rising 12mm from
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bypass Ring, 10k Marquise Brilliant Cut 1.15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 6 1/2, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee or down 1 size for a $20
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring Domed Flower 18 Karat Gold Band Vintage Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
an estimated 0.90 carats. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/4 (sizable). The band
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

1ct Diamond Half Hoop Band Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Stacking Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
carat (estimated at G-H color and VS2-SI1 clarity). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 (sizable
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART DECO 1925 Ring In Platinum With Diamonds And Graduated Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
: Mounted in the center in an octagonal bezel, with 1 European round brilliant-cut diamond of 0.38 carats
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Platinum

New 1.04ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
from the face to merge into a smoothly polished shank. This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can be re
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Cushion Cut Aquamarine 18 Karat Gold Diamond Square Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Transparent Additional Gemstones: Diamonds = 0.11 Carats Ring Size: 7 1/4, sizeable Rise Above Finger: 5.8mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Revival Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

New Diamond Sapphire Ring, 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Round Cut .71ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
. This ring is a size 7, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee or down 1 size for a $20 fee
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
excellent condition and free of cracks or chips. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 6 1/2 (sizable
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Intertwined Loops Band, 14k White Gold Round Cut .14ctw Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
a shimmering array of natural diamonds. This ring is a size 7, but it can be re-sized up 3 sizes
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

New 1.00ctw Round Brilliant Single Cut Diamond Ring Sterling Silver Wave
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 8 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $20 fee. Once a ring is re-sized
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Diamond Cluster Ring Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Dome Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount measures 19.5mm diameter (0.76
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Blue Topaz Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
is a size 7 1/4 (sizable). The mount measures 12mm in length (0.47 inches) and 10mm wide (0.39 inches
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 1ct Diamond Sapphire Ring Dome Bombe Cocktail Jewelry 14k Gold 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, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Kieselstein Cord 18k Gold Large GIA 20ct Bezel Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Ring
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Montclair, NJ
Yellow Gold Weight: 27.02 Grams Ring Size: 7 (We can custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 23.1mm (0.9
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

60s Vintage Enamel Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Long Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/4 (sizable). The mount measures 37mm in length (1.45 inches) and 14mm wide
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.50ct Pave Diamond Dome Ring Estate 18k White Gold Vintage Fine Jewelry 4.5
Located in Torrance, CA
an estimated 1.50 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2 clarity). The domed ring features 7 rows
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Diamond Ring Square Sz 7.25 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
surface abrasions from wear visible under a 10x loupe). Size & Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/4
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Round Brilliant Diamond-Accented Wedding Band, 14 Karat White Gold Women s Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee or down 2 sizes for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Ring, 10k Baguette Single Cut .40ctw Woven Twist Design
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7, but it can be re-sized up 1 size for a $30 fee. Once a ring is re-sized, we
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

24 Karat Gold Octopus Ring Diamond Tentacles 2-Tone Art Nouveau Style Sea Life
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, 24K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 16 Round Brilliant 0.62 Carats Total Weight Ring Size: 7, sizeable Rise
Category

2010s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring-10k Oval Cut 1.37ctw Solitaire with Accents
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 4 1/4 - 4 1/2, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $25 fee. Once a ring is
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN Half Eternity Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 0.50 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

New .33ctw Princess Cut Black Diamond Ring, Sterling Silver Men s Cluster Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 10 - 10 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 1 size for a $20 fee. Once a ring is re
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co. Tiffany T Diamond Wire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
is currently a UK finger size O, which converts to a USA size 7 1/4, due to the design resizing is
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.

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