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14 K Gold Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
14KT Yellow gold ring with 7.3 MM pearl and (8) diamond accents (H-I color, SI clarity). Size 6 1/4
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Pearl Ring Approximate Dimensions: 9.25 (Ring Size) 0.8 cm (Width) 2.8
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful ring is timeless and a must have! 14 karat yellow gold 3 white pearls, approximately
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Pearl And Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Pearl And Diamond Ring. 14K yellow gold ring contains 1 round brilliant cut diamond. WEIGHT
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Cocktail Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Cocktail Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Pearl Diamond 14K Cocktail Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back in time and embrace the timeless elegance of our 1960s Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Statement Cocktail Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Statement Cocktail Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sculptural Cocktail Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sculptural Cocktail Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Burnished Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Burnished Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k This antique ring is crafted in 14k white gold
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Stone Information Cultured Tahitian Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .05ctw Cut: Single
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K White Gold Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique 14K white gold pearl and diamond ring captures the timeless elegance of a
Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant 14K yellow gold ring from the 1980s features a unique design, showcasing six lustrous
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Biwa Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Biwa Pearl Natural Diamond Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Gold Amethyst, Diamonds And Pearl Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 14K Gold Amethyst, Diamonds and Pearl Ring. It depicts a Violet flower shaped ring with
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond and Pearl Trefoil Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond and pearl double trefoil ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Ring Vintage Italian classic large mabe pearl ring
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Mable Pearl Diamond Ring 14K Gold
Located in Lake Worth, FL
14KT Yellow gold ring with Mable 7.3 MM pearl and (8) diamond accents (H-I color, SI clarity). Size
Category

Early 2000s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearl and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid yellow gold ring with natural ruby, pearl and diamond. July birthstone ring. Flower gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearl and Diamond
14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearl and Diamond
$575 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 10.8 mm Diamond Count: 24
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist 14K Gold Black Pearl Diamond Sculpture Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional modernist 14K yellow gold ring, designed with architectural precision and fluid
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamond Pearl Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.0 Grams ​ ​Diamond Count: 5
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Pearl Ring 7.1g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage diamond and pearl ring in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 7.1 grams
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with pearl, ruby and diamonds. Pear ruby ring. Ruby and pearl open ended ring. 14k
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds
$539 Sale Price / item
43% Off
Mabe Pearl and Diamond 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This splendid 14K rose gold ring features a lustrous mabe pearl, beautifully complemented by six
Category

Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k .18ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Cultured Tahitian Pearl Center Stone's Size: 8.7mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .18ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Tahititan Pearl Diameter: 11.9 mm Diamond Count: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Pearl, Garnet and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural pearl, garnet and diamonds. Open enged ring. Adjustable ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Emerald, Pearls and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural emerald, pearls and diamonds. Metal: 14k solid gold Weight
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

14 K white Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring South Sea Peal Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Impressive 14 K white Gold Ring featuring a lovely white South Sea Pearl measuring approximately
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pearl Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
who can appreciate the beauty of pearls. CIRCA: 1990s MATERIALS: 14k Gold GEMSTONE: Pearl , Diamond
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with sapphire, pearl and diamond. September birthstone ring. 14k solid gold Weight
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

14K White Gold White Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold white pearl and diamond ring. The diamonds in this ring are all round, the width of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Grey Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this elegant 14K White Gold Grey Pearl and Diamond Ring. Featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .10ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage pearl diamond 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring showcases a luminous pearl embraced by brilliant diamonds
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage pearl diamond 14k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1980’s cluster ring features a luminous 10mm pearl encircled by sixteen sparkling
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
Elegant vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Ring. Crafted in stunning 14 karat yellow gold, this
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Ballerina Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
crafted in 14k gold and is the perfect ring to dazzle on every occasion, Pearl 14.6 mm Diamond weight
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stunning vintage about 1970s 14K white gold pearl and diamond ring. Elegant 8 MM lustrous white
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Mabe Pearl Flower Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Mabe Pearl & Diamond Pearl Size: 13-14MM Band Material: 14k White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k .30ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Akoya Pearl Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A gorgeous leaf design 14 karat yellow gold ring with Diamonds and Pearls. The total weight is
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Tahitian pearl and diamond Ring. Marked .585 and weighs 9 grams. The pearl is a 12mm dark grey
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage 6.7mm Pearl 0.45 Carat Diamond Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 6.7mm Pearl 0.45 Carat Diamond Ring 14k Gold. Very beautiful and well made ring featuring
Category

Vintage 1980s Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Baroque Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Baroque Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring 14k Gold. Very detailed designer copyrighted
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Graceful Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
This elegant 14k white gold ring features a 9.5mm Tahitian pearl accented by 0.42ctw of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 8.5mm Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8.5mm Pearl, Ruby and Diamonds Ring 14k Gold. Very nice heavy ring featuring a center real
Category

Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold ring features a lustrous Tahitian pearl centerpiece, elegantly flanked
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Pearl (7 mm), 0.24 TCW Diamond (2.3 mm, 0.04 ct.)  Measurements: 19.75 x 19.3 x 10.8 mm  Ring Size: 6
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exude timeless sophistication with this luxurious 14K yellow gold statement ring, showcasing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Freshwater Pearls, Sapphire & Diamond Band Material: 14k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swirl Pearl Diamond Wrap Ring Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamonds 14K Gold LR51058
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Total Weight: 0.10
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.76 Carat Natural Pearl and Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
to the Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearls Ring, a veritable manifestation of your most cherished ring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Size: 6.9mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .02ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Cultured Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold cultured black pearl and diamond ring. This ring has round diamonds along the sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds and Pearls, Flower Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Floral ring with natural oval sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and pearls. September
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

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14k Pearl Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k pearl diamond ring 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, 14k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1414 vintage editions and 1001 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 14k pearl 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. Creating a 14k pearl diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Natkina, Kabana and Marina J. are consistently popular. A 14k pearl diamond ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1450 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 14k pearl diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 436 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Pearl Diamond Ring?

The price for a 14k pearl diamond ring starts at $1 and tops out at $475,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,872.

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.