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Elegant Large Dome Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Elegant large pearl, gold and diamond cocktail ring, with curved circular dome top.
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Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold ~ 6 ~ 6.5mm White Pearl Diamond Ring Size 6 1/2
Located in Las Vegas, NV
14k Yellow Gold - 6 - 6.5mm White Pearl with 2 side Diamonds Ring Size 6 1/2 Pearls What is the
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Early 2000s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Black Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian yellow gold and black enamel ring prong set with one European cut round diamond weighing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

One 1 14K Yellow/White Gold Cocktail Ring, Set with Diamonds, Pearl and Ruby
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 14K. Yellow and White Gold Oval Cocktail Ring set with: 4 diamonds, (Old European cut and
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Vintage 1960s German Jugendstil Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Y...

Antique Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 14k yellow goldand silver top cocktail ring, decorated with 9mm pearl in the center
Category

Antique 19th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Sapphire, Ruby &Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring -Sz 5 1/2
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This phenomenal 14k yellow gold, vintage dome ring features multiple gemstones placed to form a
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Victorian Cabochon Garnet Diamond and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Lombard, IL
Wonderful antique Victorian yellow gold garnet diamond and pearl cluster ring, containing five
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Antique 19th Century High Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Magnificent 19thC Diamond, Pearl Sapphire Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Magnificent 19th Century ring, with superb large baroque pearl, approximately 3.5 cts of period
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sculptural Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds Amethyst and Pearl
Located in Toronto, Ontario
gold with diamonds, pearl, and amethyst. Signed Trisko. Ring size 6 and profile rises 14mm above finger
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cocktail Ring Set with Diamonds, Coral and Pearls, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
14kt yellow gold cocktail ring (quality mark: scallop) set with modern cut diamonds, coral, and
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
14k White Gold Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Ring Size 5.5 You are viewing a Stunning Tahitian Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau River Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Artistic 14kt. handmade mount natural river pearl and diamond ring. The mount is bead set north and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamond and Mobe Pearl Ring in 14k White Gold, 0.80 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Magnificent diamond and Mobe pearl ring in 14k white gold with app. 0.80 cts in diamonds; size 5.5
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl and .50 Carat Diamond Split Shank Ring
Located in Columbia, MO
Style - Cocktail ring Sizable - Yes Stone 1 Information: Stone Type - Pearl Stone Shape - Akoya
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Gold Ring with Pearl Center and Old Mine Cut Diamond Halo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Darley is an alluring authentic Victorian Era (circa 1885) 14k yellow gold halo style ring. The
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 22.5 x 17mm Peacock Rose Gold Handmade Hammered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
side diamonds on the band. The pearl is handset in a 14k rose gold handmade hammered setting. The ring
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2010s Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl and Natural Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Black Tahitian Pearl 9.4mm & Natural Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold Size 6 Main Stone: Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

White Pearl Solitaire Ring in White Gold with Diamond Halo
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Design features a pearl with a double halo of round cut diamonds Ring Size = 6 1/2 Total Diamond
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Early 2000s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Moi Et Toi Pearl Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Vintage circa 1940s Stern & Stern New York pearl and diamond moi et toi 14K white gold ring. Marked
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

100% Authentic Kabana Solid 14K Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Natural Diamond Ring
By Kabana
Located in Manchester, NH
100% Authentic Kabana Solid 14K Rose Gold Mother of Pearl & Natural Diamond Ring Excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

South Sea pearl (12 x 12.5mm) diamonds ring set in 14k white gold.
Located in Surfside, FL
South Sea pearl (12 x 12.5mm) & diamonds ring set in 14k white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

Tourmaline Rutilated Quartz, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
of pearl. The ring is a size 6 1/2 but can be easily resized.
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl and Brilliant Diamond Vintage Ring 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Thoughtfully crafted in 14 carat yellow gold, this enchanting vintage ring features a narrow band
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Russian Hallmarked Pearl and Euro Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This lovely ring features one 6mm Pearl, which is accented to the top and bottom, with a total of
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arts Crafts Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Floral Motif 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Arts and Crafts ring features and large Freshwater Pearl in a 14 karat yellow Gold setting
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Pearl Colored Stone Cocktail Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
The large ring centering a white baroque pearl (app. 16X12mm) surrounded by a colorful mix of
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Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Pearl and Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold and Platinum
Located in New Orleans, LA
Vintage Pearl and Diamond ring set in 14 karat white gold and platinum. This beautiful estate pearl
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold White Freshwater Pearl Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
14k White Gold 11mm White Freshwater Pearl Ring You are viewing a Pearl & Diamond Ring set in 14k
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Early Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

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

One 1 14 Karat Gold Ring, Cocktail Model, 1 Diamond, 1 Tourmaline, 1 Pearl
Located in Heerlen, NL
One 14K. Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, round model set with: One Natural diamond 0.18 ct VSI-F
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Vintage 1960s German Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Pearl, Garnet, and Diamond Arts Crafts Eternity Band in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
in four sections, and each section displays garnets, diamonds and seed pearls. This demure antique
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Arts and Crafts Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Floral Navette Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
; Crown stones: diamonds, color H, SI1-2; pearls; Ring Size: 17.25, 54.5 or US size 7.25 - can be easily
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold

Ladies Gold Ring with Different Gemstones, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Ladies gold ring with different gemstones, 1920s 14 carat yellow gold Europe, 1920s Occupied with
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Pearl Crown Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
ring is hallmarked 14K makers marks and dated FM87. The ring is set with 14 round and 2 marquise shape
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Vintage 1980s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vail, CO
Baroque pearl and diamond cocktail ring, designed as baroque pearl at center surrounded by six
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1940s South Seas Pearl 1.60 Carat VS Diamond 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning Retro Mid Century 1950s South Sea Pearl 1.60 ct G/VS Diamond Ring Ring size 6-6.5
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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Certified 14k Gold 1.3ct Natural Diamond W/ Cultured Pearls Cuved v Ring
By GLEAMIRE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Size: US 8 Crafted in 2.89 grams of 14K White Gold, the ring contains 18 stones of Round
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mabé Pearl Onyx Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
The ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold. A large mabé pearl is captured within an round setting
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1960s Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Germany, 1960s. Floral design set in 14 K white gold with Akoya Pearl 0.27 in ( 6,8 mm ) surroundet
Category

Mid-20th Century German Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Rose Gold Cocktail Ring w/ Amethyst, Pink Mother of Pearl Doublet Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mother of Pearl, double Diamond Halo, Split, set in 14K Rose Gold. Finger size 6.5, adjustable upon
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Three Pearl Diamond Gold Ring, 19th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
by small old-cut diamonds, the band of 14k yellow gold. American Approx ring size 4 ¾ Top portion
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Antique Late 19th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Tahitian and South Sea Pearls Diamonds Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
. Decorated by 52 brilliant-cut diamonds. Mounted in 14 K white gold. Hallmarked inside with the purity 585
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruser American Freshwater Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By William Ruser
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
luscious luster. HALLMARKS: Ruser METAL: 14K Rose Gold and Platinum Diamonds: 15 round briiliant and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lovely 14kt. yellow gold Art Nouveau ring circa 1910. The leaf design motif is set with a center
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

White Gold "Tois Mois" Ring Diamonds and Cult, Pearl
Located in Heerlen, NL
A 14K. white gold ring "Tois et Mois" model Set with seven diamonds and a cultured Akoya pearl 6.15
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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Branch Style Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
A unique hand made branch style ring. Polished 14 karat yellow gold is organically designed around
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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Fashion Ring .40ct. Diamond, Pearl, Onyx Gold Deco
Located in Tampa, FL
south of the center diamond. The head of the ring is made of onyx in an oval shape. This 14K yellow gold
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Leaf Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Leaf Ring You are viewing a beautiful pearl & diamond leaf ring
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Rings

Materials

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

Mabe Pearl Diamond and White Gold Ladies Ring, circa 1950
Located in Lombard, IL
Circa 1950 mabe pearl diamond and white gold lady's ring containing one mabe pearl measuring
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Large Cluster Ring
Located in Pikesville, MD
round diamonds at approximately .15 carats total weight. Pearls are lustrous and smooth with no signs of
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Pearl, Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring
Located in Gainesville, FL
Estate Ladies 14k White Gold Pearl, Green Tourmaline & Diamond Ring Size 7.5 You are viewing a
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Golden Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has an 11 mm South Sea Golden Pearl and has 108 Round Cut Diamonds that weighs 1.01
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1980s Elegant Cultured Pearl with Diamonds White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cultured Pearl . This Elegant And Ultra Chic Ring Is Also Embellished With Numerous Full Cut diamonds
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Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

South Sea Pearl Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful ring has a stunning 10 mm South Sea Pearl that is set in the center of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring In 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
14.08 mm Gold South Sea Pearl 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Item Type: Ring Item Style
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby, Diamond, Pearl and Sapphire Harem 14 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Crafted from 14ct Yellow Gold this ring has been crafted to look like a five ring stack but are all
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Late 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea pearl (12 x 12.5mm) diamonds ring set in 14k white gold.
Located in Surfside, FL
South Sea pearl (12 x 12.5mm) & diamonds ring set in 14k white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Gold

Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One electronically tested 14KT white gold ladies cast Tahitian cultured pearl & diamond ring with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black 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.