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0.09 Carat Diamonds Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Size: This wedding ring is designed for a US size 7 finger, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.41 Carat Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Size: This wedding ring is designed for a US size 7 finger, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.41 Carat Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Size: This wedding ring is designed for a US size 7 finger, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.41 Carat Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Size: This wedding ring is designed for a US size 7 finger, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.7 Carat Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Size: This wedding ring is designed for a US size 7 finger, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.7 Carat Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Size: This wedding ring is designed for a US size 7 finger, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.7 Carat Diamond Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Size: This wedding ring is designed for a US size 7 finger, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

0.09 Carat Diamonds Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Size: This wedding ring is designed for a US size 7 finger, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.09 Carat Diamonds Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Size: This wedding ring is designed for a US size 7 finger, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.09 Carat Diamonds Wedding Band 1981 Classic Collection Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Paramus, NJ
Size: This wedding ring is designed for a US size 7 finger, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond 4.69 Carat Rose Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
appreciates the finest in jewelry craftsmanship. 7. Custom Sizing: Finger size 6.5. The ring is resizable at
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

5.20 Carat Total Square, Baguette and Round Multi-Row Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7 This stunning diamond band ring wraps elegantly around the finger and fills it with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Marquise 1.86ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.21ct Heirloom Sapphire with Diamond Halo 14K Gold Engagement Ring R6779
Located in Osprey, FL
diamond. ♥ The setting is intentionally designed to sit higher on the finger to allow stacking rings. You
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage GIA 5.95ct Marquise Diamond Engagement Platinum Ring Gold Diamond Jacket
Located in New York, NY
plenty of light to flood the diamonds. Band tappers to 1.75mm on the bottom. Finger size 7 1/2 easy to
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Gold

Erev Diamond Ring Floral 14K White Gold Vintage 1.53 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
measures 1-3/16 in x .75 in. The band is fitted for a size 7 finger (can be sized), and this piece weighs
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond Toi et Moi Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Item #R2427 Metal: Platinum Weight: 5.2 Grams Size: 7 1/4 Center Diamond: 1.53 ct - GIA
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Cluster Halo Engagement Ring Wedding Bands - 14k 4.50ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $100 or Down 1 size for $100 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
size of 7, but could be easily re-sized up or down as desired. The diamond centerpiece measures 1/2
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

New Tacori 3 Stone Engagement Ring Platinum Size 6.5 Semi Mount Heart 10936
By Tacori
Located in McLeansville, NC
0.88 carat Round Brilliant cubic zirconia, flanked by round brilliant genuine diamonds which are
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Neil Lane 14K White Gold Cluster .79 Total Weight Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Neil Lane
Located in New York, NY
Style: Cluster Hallmarks: 14K Neil Lane Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 4.10 grams Finger Size: 7 ( Can
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval Cabochon .74ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon .78ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fees: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.25ctw Celestial Diamond with Trio Sides Engagement Ring 14K White Gold R6685
Located in Osprey, FL
. ♥ US Size 7 (Free resizing up or down 1 size) ♥ Band width: 2 mm ♥ Gemstone: Diamond, 1.17ct
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2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art-Deco Style GIA 3.35ct Orange Round Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
bottom. Finger size is 7 1/2, can be re-sized. Very simple, yet very fine-detailed design! An Elegant
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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage GIA 4.20ctw Natural Colombian Green Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
something other than a diamond to add some sparkle to your ring finger, emerald rings are a beautiful yet
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1990s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum and 14 Carat Yellow Gold Marquise Diamond Solitaire
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
blue'. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7 Band Width: 8mm Height Off Finger: 7mm Weight: 4g
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Vintage 1980s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Untreated GIA 6.60ct Jade Jadeite Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
great size Ring! The weight of the ring is 7.36 grams. Finger size 7 1/2, easy to re-size. This ring is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Vintage Aqua and 18 Carat White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
measure 5pts each and the aqua measures 1 carat. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Height Off Finger: 5.5mm Stone
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Vintage 1960s British Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold

European Cut Diamond Ring 14K Gold Cocktail 3 D 4.60 TDW Vintage Estate
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
measures 1-3/16" x 7/8", The setting is 5/8" high above finger. Size 6.25 (sizable). The ring weighs 11.3
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Modern Fire Opal, Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
, polished shank, mounted in platinum, stamped Pt900, numbered 2110 278. Finger size UK L 1/2, US 5 7/8.
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

Sparkling 0.25ct Diamond Pave Ring with Side Diamonds in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
. This ring is a size 51/12.5 (approximately a US size 7), making a bold statement on your finger
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Wedding Engagement Ring Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Antique Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum with a spectacular .20 Carat Old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

8.10ct Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Ring Oval Princess Estate 14k Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount measures 22.5mm in length (0.88 inches) and 16.5mm wide
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cocktail Ring White Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Carat color G/vs White Gold 18 Carat French size 54 US size 7 1/2
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

Art deco Amethyst Five-Stone with Diamond Points Modelled in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
have the swirl detail. Hallmarked Sheffield 1918. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Band Width (widest point
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Vintage 1910s British More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Pearl Diamond Ring, Circa 1920s–1930s
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
‰ Gemstones: 1 × Cultured Pearl (approx. 7–8 mm) 2 × Old European–Cut Diamonds (total ~0.50 ct) Weight
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1ct Natural Diamond G-H Color SI Clarity Perfect Design Oval Shape Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Brilliant Hearts picks only the greatest quality diamonds, guaranteeing that the ring on your fingers has
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2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 6.48ctw Bi-Color Green Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid .800+ Platinum (tested) - Stamped PT900 Weight: 7 Grams Ring Size: 8.5 (Fitted on a finger. We can
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Platinum 4.05ctw Oval Cat s Eye Baguette Round Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 4.05 (exact) Material: Solid .800+ Platinum (tested), PT900 (stamped) Weight: 7 Grams Ring Size: 8.0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Platinum

1ct Natural Diamond G-H Color SI Clarity Perfect Design Emerald Shape Halo Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Emerald Design: Halo Center Carat Weight: .70CT Side Diamonds: .30CT Carat Weight:1 CTW Diamond Color: GH
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2010s American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Golden Pearl Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 3.46 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
French pave setting, with 42 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.46 carats, white colorless D/E
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

C1690 18K Iberian Bow Form Ring with Table Cut Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Peninsula. This cluster ring is set with 7 table-cut deep diamonds totaling almost 1 carat in rubbed over
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Antique 1690s Spanish Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
jewelry. Technical Sheet: Finger Size: FR 56 / US 7 (resizable on request) Metal: 18K White Gold (750
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Mid-20th Century French Post-War Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Cabochon Amethyst Diamond Vintage Style Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Amethyst Shape: Oval Size: 7 x 5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.80 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

ALEKSANDER CHULYAKOV Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
prongs settings, with 1 oval cabochon cut natural pink tourmaline of about 2.25 carats. Tourmalines
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ring Conversion 7.5 18k Gold Elongated Filigree Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
; Measurements: The ring is a size 7 1/2 (sizable). The mount measures 2.25 inches in length and 0.33 inches wide
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: 7 Weight: 1.60 Carat (approx. total weight) Accent Gemstones Type: Diamond Shape: Round Average
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discerning eye for the utmost in jewelry craftsmanship. Available in Size - 4-11 Ring Size Chart: Method 1
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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.20CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discerning eye for the utmost in jewelry craftsmanship. Available in Size - 4-11 Ring Size Chart: Method 1
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1.50CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discerning eye for the utmost in jewelry craftsmanship. Available in Size - 4-11 Ring Size Chart: Method 1
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

0.75CT Round Cut Solitaire GH-SI Natural Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discerning eye for the utmost in jewelry craftsmanship. Available in Size - 4-11 Ring Size Chart: Method 1
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.45ct Channel Set Diamond Wide Unique Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 1 Straight Baguette, 2 Tapered Baguette & 4 Round
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver Diamond Engagement Ring, 925 Round Brilliant Cut .64ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7 - 7 1/4, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $20 fee. Once a ring is re
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Rose Quartz Diamond Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Limited Edition
Located in Torrance, CA
1/200. The ring has a heavy feel on the finger and weighs 29.7 grams. The ring is in very good
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Pearl and Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
with openwork details on shoulders Finger Size: UK: O 1/2 US: 7 1/2 EU: 54 5/8 Weight: 4 grams
Category

Antique 1870s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. Classic Cocktail Ring Platinum With 2.70 Ctw Aquamarine Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
, 0.70 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-1 clarity. Aquamarine: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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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.