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3.08 Carat Natural Vivid Green Emerald Diamonds Halo Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Halo Mod Deco Green. 2.03ct. Natural Oval cut, Emerald Ring Emerald: 9.5 x 7.3mm Transparent
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.08 Carat Natural Oval Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Florentine Dome
Located in New York, NY
European Florentine Interwined 1.35ct. Natural Emerald Ring 9 X 7mm Transparent & Vivid Green
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Natural 4.61 Carat Round Emerald Cut Diamond 14 Karat Eternity Band In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k White gold Diamond Details: Approx. 4.61ctw of round and emerald cut Diamonds. There
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.50 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.50 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Cushion Cut
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.00 Carat Natural Vivid Bright Green Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
2.00ct. Natural emerald & 4.00ct. diamonds ring. Oval cut emerald, Clean Clarity Brilliant Vivid
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

7.04 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.04 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emeralds
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.90 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.90 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emeralds
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Men s 14 Karat Gold 1.44 Carat Oval Green Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This gent's ring is made in 14 karat white gold featuring one oval cut Emerald weighing 1.44 ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Honey Comb Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with .78 carats emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 1.25ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This ring boasts a magnificent natural Zambian emerald
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.50 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.50 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Cushion Cut
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.30 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.30 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Cut Emerald
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.00 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.00 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Cushion Cut
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is set in 6.5 carats Carved emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

8.20 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.20 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Pear Cut Emerald
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.88 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.88 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Cut Emerald
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.90 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.90 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Cut Emerald
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

4.80 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.80 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Pear Cut Emerald
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.12 Carat Natural Green Emerald Diamonds Ring 14 Karat F1
Located in New York, NY
Classic Rectangular Deck Deco Green. 5.12ct. Natural Emerald cut, Emerald Ring GIA Certified
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

55 Carat Pear Shape Emerald Cabochon 5.5 Ct Diamond Ring /Pendant 14 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring /pendant 14 Karat White Gold Approximately 5.5 Carats of Diamond , all are brilliant cut
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 18.00cttw Emerald Cut Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in New York, NY
, designed to captivate with its timeless elegance and remarkable sparkle. Featuring 14 stunning emerald-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary 7.32 Carat Emerald 3.75 Carat Diamond Heart Shaped Ring
Located in Florence, IT
This romantic and stunning 7.32 Carat Emerald heart ring is surrounded by 3.75 Carats of natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Wrap Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set with .39 carats emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

8.5 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Retro Antique Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is one of the most beautiful monumental Antique 8.5 Carat Opal Diamond Emerald Rings we have
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 10 Round Cut Emeralds that weigh 0.55 Carats and 9 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.45
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Graduated Emerald Cut Diamond Band
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant band features a remarkable arrangement of emerald cut graduated natural diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1.05 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Eternity Channel Ring Band 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Cut Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Kt Gold with Band
Located in New York, NY
A classic, Cocktail ring 2 Carat Zambian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat White
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.45 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald 7-Stone Ring Band 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.45 Carat Natural Diamond and Emerald Round Cut 7 Stone Ring Band G SI 14K White Gold 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Cut Diamond Cluster Nugget Style Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sophistication. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, it features emerald cut diamonds scattered throughout, creating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 1.8 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This extraordinary ring
Category

2010s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

0.32 Carat Pear Cut and 0.10 Round Cut Emerald Diamond Accents 14KW Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. This Ring is made up of 6x4 mm Pear-Cut Emerald (1 pcs) 0.32 carat, 2.0 mm Square-cut Emerald (2 pcs
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.71 Carat Emerald Cut Zambian Emerald Ring 0.35 Ct. SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.71 carats Zambian emerald and 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Tourmaline and Channel Set Diamond Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8 This striking tourmaline and diamond ring captivates with a commanding emerald-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

3.68 Carat Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline weighing 3.68 carats Measuring (11.2x6.6) mm 14 pieces of round
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Light Yellow Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 2.53 Carat 14 Karat White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Light Yellow Emerald Diamond with Diamond Band Engagement Ring Style: Solitaire with Diamond
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Cut 3 Carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Halo 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Boyaca province of the Colombian Andes mountains. The prong set Emerald is adorned with a 14 round cut
Category

2010s Colombian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.22 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.22 carat natural Colombian emerald and 0.26 carat diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.25 Carat Zambian Emerald Ring 0.12 Carat SI/H Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 6.25 carats Zambian emerald and 0.12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

4.57 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Centering upon a 4.57 Carat Cushion Cut Emerald surrounded by 8 Half Moon Diamonds weighing 1.57
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oval Cut Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Emerald and diamonds Emerald Total Carat Weight: 2.04 CTW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

8.5 Ct Emerald cut Natural Lapis Lazuli + Diamond Ring 14 Kt Yellow Gold, 5.5 S
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Estate Lapis Lazuli Ring, crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. This stunning
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.85 Carat Natural Oval Cut Bezel Set Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite ring features a vibrant 1.85 carat oval emerald, beautifully bezel set in luxurious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.08 Carat Emerald Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Towson, MD
A contemporary 14 karat white gold ring centered with a striking emerald-cut emerald weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Custom GIA 1.21ct Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
beauty showcases an incredibly fine 1.21 carat Emerald Cut Diamond graded by the Gemological Institute of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

East-West Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Stacking Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This dainty ring features an emerald cut pink sapphire set east-west accented by 0.05 carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

0.40 Carat SI/H Baguette Diamond Halo Emerald Cut Style Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold and handset with 0.40 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Real 1.17 Carat SI/H Emerald Pear Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.17 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

3.50 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.50 Carats Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Total Natural Pear Cut
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Emerald Row Diamond Fashion Ring, 2.67 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K yellow gold. It features 5 oval cut emeralds weighing 1.86 carats. Also
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

13.70 carat emerald sapphire ring 1.20 carat natural diamonds, Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: 14x12 mm Color: Blue Cut: Excellent Natural Diamonds Round brilliant natural diamonds Carat: 1.20 carat
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

4.30 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band Eternity Ring Set in 14K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Eternity band ring features approximately 4.30 ct of vibrant emerald cut diamonds set in a modern
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Grass Dew Drop Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This is ring is handcrafted in 14-karat gold. It is set in .30 carats emerald and 0.04 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold Marquise-Cut Colombian Emerald Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
: Diamond Gold Karat: 14k Gemstone Cut: Marquise Total Diamond Weight: 0.70 Carats Jewelry Setting: Prong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Zambian Emerald Ring SI/H Oval Round Brilliant Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite ring is handset with 1.38 carats Zambian emerald and 0.87
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

6.00 Carat Natural Emerald Ring, 1.24 Carat Natural Diamonds, Statement Ring
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
This large natural emerald diamond ring brings a lush touch of color to your fine jewelry
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

2.5 Carat Oval Natural Zambian Emerald 2 ct Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Ring, a true masterpiece crafted in exquisite 14 Karat White Gold. This extraordinary ring
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

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14 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14 carat emerald cut diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 132 vintage editions and 370 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14 carat emerald cut diamond ring 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. A 14 carat emerald cut diamond ring from Roshe Jewels, Antinori Fine Jewels and Luigi Ferrara — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a 14 carat emerald cut diamond ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 132 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 14 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring?

On average, a 14 carat emerald cut diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $4,133, while they’re typically $268 on the low end and $1,300,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.