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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

White Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring - 14k Round .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Size: 7.3mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Na Hoku Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
By NA HOKU
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: NaHoku Metal: 14K White Gold ​ ​Tahititan Pearl Diameter: 9.3 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Colombian Emerald Pearl Ring Black 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Colombian Emerald Pearl Ring Black 14K Gold Vintage This gorgeous vintage ring is finely
Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tahitian Pearl Mermaid Diamond Eye Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Measurements: 14.4 mm x 14.4 mm x 4.5 mm
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
sophisticated enough to wear to any formal event. Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring  Ring
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14k .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Ring 14k .24ctw Stone Information: Tahitian Pearl Natural
Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Geometric 1.00ctw Diamonds and Pearls Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage cocktail ring crafted in solid 14K white gold, weighing 10 grams and styled with
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 8.5 #22664
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 8.5- Elegant and timeless, this 14K yellow gold ring
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mabè Pearl Lapis Diamond 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An icon of 1980's style, this mabé pearl classic cocktail ring remains a timeless classic. A bold
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Pearl (8mm) and Diamond Solitaire ring. 14k White gold Filigree ring AKOYA
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Gold Style: Minimalist Extraordinary Pearl Ring. Akoya pearl set in between two wonderful diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Garnet, pearls 14k gold ring. Gold leaves ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold floral ring with oval garnet, diamonds and pearls. Garnet, pearl 14k gold ring. Gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Rose Gold Double Tahitian Pearl Diamond Wrap Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K rose gold and features two 13.50 and 14 millimeter Tahitian Pearls with 76
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

White Pearl and Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 6 (resizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Floral Ring with Oval Apatite, Diamonds and Pearls
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Floral ring with natural oval apatite, diamonds and pearls. Metal: 14k solid gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Apatite, 14k Gold

14K YellowGold Cultured Mabe Pearl/Diamond Ring Size 8.25 #15081
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Mabe Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 8.25- This stunning ring features
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 #23301
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 6.75 Classic and elegant, this 14K white gold ring
Category

20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k .15ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Cultured Pearl Size: 7.1mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .15ctw Cut: Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Pearls and Diamonds. July birthstone ruby ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural ruby, pearls and diamonds. July birthstone ring Metal: 14k solid
Category

2010s Turkish Aesthetic Movement Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 14k/Platinum Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pearl and diamond bypass ring from the Art Nouveau (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Signed DRA Vintage 14K Gold Pearl, Ruby Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A signed DRA vintage 14K gold floral cocktail ring centered with a luminous 6.55mm cultured pearl
Category

Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 14k yellow gold South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Ring. *Motivated to Sell - Please make a Fair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

noble pearl and diamond ring in 14k white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
beauty of this stunning 14k white gold ring, adorned with a lustrous pearl at its center and surrounded
Category

Early 2000s French Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Turquoise Diamond and Pearl Checkerboard Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
: turquoise, pearl, diamond, 14k gold.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

White Gold Cultured Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond Ring - 14k .56ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Ring A yellow gold pearl ring accented with round-cut diamonds. Ring Size: 5
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold White Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold White Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Ring A refined and feminine vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Pink Cultured Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold pink cultured pearl and diamond flower ring. The diameter of the pearl is 10.8 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Navette Shield Ring 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
A rare-find Art Deco pearl and diamond ring in a rather unique elongated plaque design. The details
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Cultured Pearl Elongated Style Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.11 Grams Ring Size: 3.0 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Ring A 14-karat white gold ring set with a pearl accented with marquis and
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Onyx Seashell Ring with Pearl Diamond Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is beautifully carved onyx seashell motif with an elegant pearl and diamond accents. Features
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl Halo Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. A single round pearl sits at the center of this openwork band ring, framed by two halos of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
-century design, this ruby, pearl, and diamond ring is both a wearable piece of history and a distinctive
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Brown Tahitian Pearl Peacock Hues Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 10.2 mm ​ ​Tahitian Pearl Color
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.38cttw Round Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Ladies Cocktail Ring 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful fancy cocktail ring is crafted in fine 14K yellow and white gold. It features center
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14k Anemone Ring with White Pearl
Located in London, GB
This striking ring is set with a round White Pearl in 14k yellow gold featuring granulated balls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 ct. The diamond is has
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Paris Lily, Handmade 22K 14K Gold, Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Montclair, NJ
Paris & Lily, handmade pearl & pave diamond ring. The ring band is made of hand rolled 14K gold
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

Every Day Pearl White Diamond White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Same Ring with another color of Pearl Available) Diamond 21-0,23 ct Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Every Day Pearl White Diamond White 14k Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Same Ring with another color of Pearl Available) Diamond 108-0,36 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring and Matching Earrings Set 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Pearl Diameter: 9.3 mm Diamond Count: 14 on ring, + 28 on earrings= 42 diamonds total Diamond Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Sea-life Octopus Movable Tentacle Diamond Pearl 14k Gold Ring
Located in Long Island City, NY
your ensemble. Dive into style with the Sea-life Octopus Movable Tentacle Diamond Pearl Ring
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

White Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Halo Ring - 14k .35ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Tahitian Pearl Color: Grey Size: 10mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .35ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamond Hidden Halo Ring - 14k .24ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Mabe Pearl Color: Bluish Purple Diameter: 14.7mm Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .24ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Size: 6.25 Materials: 14k yellow gold, diamonds & Tahitian pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring Size 5.25 #16424
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring Size 5.25 This beautiful 14K white gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Solid 14k White Gold Pearl Diamond womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful Eternity ring has been set with three Vibrant Cultured Full Pearls and two
Category

2010s British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring A ring featuring a white pearl approximately 12.9mm with 41 round
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Freshwater Pearl Petals Diamond Center
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of our Freshwater Pearl Flower Ring, a stunning piece that beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring Size 6.5 #23013
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring Size 6.5 This elegant ring features two white pearls
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.2 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has H
Category

1990s Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

13MM Freshwater Pearl Diamond Halo Ring .50cttw 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Material: 14k Yellow Gold White Pearl Size: 13mm Number of Diamonds: 36 Diamond Cut: Round Weight: 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K 585 Rose Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond and White Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Ring Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold Total Item Weight: 7.8 Grams Ring Size: 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K White Gold, Diamonds And South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K white gold, diamonds and South Sea pearl cocktail ring. It depicts a round luminous
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Angara Classic Freshwater Cultured Pearl Diamond Solitaire Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
transcends time, this pearl solitaire ring in 14K yellow gold is truly alluring. The diamond studded shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Swirl Diamond and Baroque Akoya Pearl Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
: Diamond Total weight: 0.33 carats Color: G-H Clarity: VS Metal: 14K Ring size: 6 Gross weight: 6.4 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White 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.