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10-Stone Diamond Ring Halfway 2 Row
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Double row halfway ring set with 10 stones. Each stone weighs 0.25 carats. The total weight is 2.50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

10 Karat White Gold Montana Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 10K white gold Diamond: 59 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color: G / H Clarity: I3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Vintage ZEI 1.50 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring 10 Karat White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage ZEI 1.50 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring. The ring is gorgeous and is made of white gold and
Category

1990s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 8.75- This sparkling ring features three round old mine
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Scarselli 10 Carat Oval Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
An oval 10 carat natural fancy intense yellow diamond flanked on the sides by two white ovals 0.50
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Men s 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring, Size 10 - 9.7g
Located in Providence, RI
Embody a sophisticated look with this classic men’s three stone ring. The tapered shank of this
Category

20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Men s 1.6cttw Diamond Ring, Size 10 - 16.1g
Located in Providence, RI
Make a statement with this iconic men’s diamond ring. The tapered knife-edge shank is crafted in
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Carat Light Yellow Elongated Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring - Rare Colors
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking 10.16 carat light yellow diamond ring features a stunning elongated cushion cut
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Ring with Trillion
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent engagement ring features a stunning 10 carat radiant-cut diamond, certified by GIA
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring with tapered baguette
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ring features a 10 carat cushion cut diamond, certified by the GIA. Set in 18K white
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

10 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.75 #15469
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K White Gold and Diamond Ring Size 5.75- This sparkling ring features three round
Category

20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 10 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring VVS Clarity D Color
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 10 carat pear cut diamond ring set with two pear cut diamonds all d color vvs2 in
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful statement for every day. GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond, flanked by Shield
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Carats. Diamond is H color, SI2 clarity. Set in Platinum. Size 8. Stone can be made into any style ring
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural 1.66 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Three Diamond Ring 10 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Celebrate your forever with a ring that speaks of love, purity, and trust. Our natural diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

2.99 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Marquise Diamond Ring 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 10-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 2.99 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

GIA Certified 10 Carat Radiant Fancy Yellow with Trapezoid Diamond
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Yellow with Trapezoid Diamond Ring is a true masterpiece of elegance. At its heart lies a captivating
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

10 Karat White Gold Diamond Green Stone Ring Size 6 #18683
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold Diamond & Green Stone Ring Size 6 This gorgeous ring, crafted from 10K white
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolored Stones and Diamond Ring Size 6 #22760
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolored Lab Created Stones and Diamond Ring Size 6 This striking 10K
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 4.00ct Natural Diamonds 10-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 4.00ct Natural Diamonds 10-Stone Ring in 18k White Gold - GIA Certified Crafted in
Category

2010s Israeli Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond Men s 3-Stone Channel Set Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
engagement ring, anniversary ring, promise ring, or statement ring. Diamonds are thought to give the wearer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Cttw Diamond 5 Stone Braided Shank Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite 10K yellow gold band, where five natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Plated Silver 2.0 Cttw Diamond 10 Stone Anniversary Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver and 10 round-cut diamonds in a shared prong setting. This piece is crafted of real 92.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold 10 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 10 stones 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 10 stones 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold 10 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 10 stones 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold 10 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K Yellow Gold 10 stones 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold 10 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K Rose Gold 10 stones 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold 10 Stones
Located in New York, NY
0.40 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 10 stones 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold Black Stone and White Diamond Heart Ring Size 6.25 #16107
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K White Gold Black Stone and White Diamond Heart Ring Size 6.25- This lovely heart ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 2 Ct Diamond 10 Stone Anniversary Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
love. Adorned with 10 natural round brilliant cut diamonds, totaling a dazzling 2 carats, this ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

2.00 Carat 10 Stone Round Diamond Two Row Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with ten exquisite round diamonds Crafted with precision and passion, this ring is a testament to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold over Silver 1/10 Ct Diamond 3-Stone Bypass Fashion Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this bypass style diamond cocktail ring features three diamonds sandwiched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, 10k Gold

White Gold Diamond Five Stone Mens Band 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Ring 10 1/2
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 10 1/2 Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Reese Platinum Ring with .62 ct Oval Natural Sapphire .10 ctw Diamonds
Located in Greeneville, TN
Stones: .10 ctw Natural Round Diamonds Ring Size: US 9 Finish: High-polish Style: Elegant • Minimalist
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 10 Carat Mandarin Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Pink Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
color to shine. It is accented by 15 piece round rose-cut diamonds which add sparkle to the ring . The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, Gold

Certified 1.96 Carats Natural Ruby Diamonds Yellow Gold 18 Carats Cocktail Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
red" color, identification number A13746 -Secondary stones: 10 brilliant-cut diamonds - Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

10 Carat Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Ring with Side Trillions
By Concierge Diamonds Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage diamond ring features a 10 carat emerald cut center stone with a pair of fancy yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 10 Carat Oval Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in PARIS, FR
We invite you to discover this elegant and majestic engagement ring set with a 10 carats GIA
Category

2010s Asian Romantic Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum Ring set w/ A Graded 10 Carat Natural Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Diamonds
Located in Warrington, PA
Gentleman's signed M Mookim Art Deco Style Platinum ring set with an approximate 10 carat Natural
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Antique Diamond Crossover Engagement Ring
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
. 14ct yellow gold and platinum (acid tested) 10 stone Diamond ring. 2 old cut diamonds 4 claw set
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

10 Karat Gold 1/2 Carat Baguette and Round Natural White Diamond 3-Stones Ring
Located in New York, NY
10kt Yellow Gold 1/2cttw Baguette and Round Natural White Diamond 3 Stone Bridal Ring, Size 7 10kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold

1940s Impressive Retro Rose Gold Citrine and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
.10 carats of diamond accent stones. The ring is currently a size 8.5 but can be sized up or down
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 11 diamonds= 3.19cttw Color: K Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Bezel Set Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 9 diamonds= 1.97cttw Color: K Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond 3-Stone Statement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 10 karat yellow gold, pearl and diamond three stone statement ring. This ring features three
Category

Vintage 1950s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Bezel Set Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 9 diamonds= 2.93cttw Color: K Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Bezel Set Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 9 diamonds= 3.47cttw Color: K Clarity: SI2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Three Stone Emerald and Diamond 10 Karat Rose Gold Antique Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 10 karat rose gold Victorian ring features a timeless three-stone design with an a diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Citrine Garnet Diamond Ring Estate 10 Karat Gold Trilogy Vintage 3-Stone Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish citrine & garnet cocktail ring, crafted in 10 karat white gold. Centrally
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 10 karat white gold sapphire and diamond ring. A three stone design with a bezel set
Category

1990s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10k white gold Diamonds: 1 round brilliant cut = .12cttw Color: I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

Scarselli Platinum Engagement Ring 10 Carat Intense Yellow Diamond GIA
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
From SCARSELLI this Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Radiant diamond of 10.02 carats, VVS1 clarity
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

10% Iridium 90% Platinum 2 Carat Pear Shape Diamond with Tapered Baguette Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Vintage 10% Iridium 90% Platinum Pear Shaped Diamond With Tapered Baguette Diamond Ring Size 6.25
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 10 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Carats. Diamond is H color, SI2 clarity. Set in Platinum. Size 8. Stone can be made into any style ring
Category

2010s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10 Carat No Heat Burma Sapphire
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
treatment. From the master rings makers of Pampillonia Jewelers the sapphire is flanked by two trilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

10 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Galaxy Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 10K yellow gold Diamond: 8 round brilliant, 2 emerald, and 1 galaxy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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10 Stone Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 10 stone diamond ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 107 vintage or 157 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 10 stone diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 10 stone diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Royaal Stones Ltd, Roman Malakov and Shreve, Crump Low are consistently popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Finding a 10 stone diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 89 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 10 Stone Diamond Ring?

The price for a 10 stone diamond ring starts at $110 and tops out at $1,825,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,900.

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.