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Moi Ira Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 5.95g Brilliant cut Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : 0.51ct Gemstones : Cultured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

14mm white Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14KT yellow gold pearl and diamond ring, features 14mm white pearl with 1.80 carats of diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14mm white Pearl and Diamond Ring
14mm white Pearl and Diamond Ring
$3,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Love 14 Karat Gold Diamond Pearl Ring
By De Maria Jewelry
Located in Napoli, NA
: 14k rose gold GEM STONE: Diamond 0.10 total carats, Freshwater pearl RING SIZE: US 4,5/5 - IT 9 - FR
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14.40mm South Sea Pearl 0.50ct Diamond 14k White Yellow Gold Ring 12.32g
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage 14.40mm South Sea Pearl 0.50ct Diamond 14k White Yellow Gold Ring; Pearl
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Fine Cultured Pearl (5.5mm x 6) Diamond Handmade Retro Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
when determining pearls' value), Meticulously crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, this ring is handmade
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Round White Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ring 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Pearl Diameter: 7 mm Pearl
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Fine 12mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamond ring. This gorgeous ring features a very fine 12mm Tahitian
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Starburst Pink Pearl Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Ri Noor's Starburst Pink Pearl Ruby and Diamond Ring is a captivating piece of jewelry that
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Pearl Diamond ring Floral diamond cocktail ring 14KT gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
NATURAL DIAMOND -center Cut: Old Mine Color: F Clarity: VS2 Carat: 0.55ct NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring set with pearl, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds 0.23 ct, 14k gold 3.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold entourage ring with a central pearl and as entourage ruby ​​and brilliant cut
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl and Diamond Swirl Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freshwater cultured pearl sits pretty on a 14K yellow gold band. The diamond-studded swirls on the shoulders
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pattern and dazzle endlessly on this 14k yellow gold pearl ring.June Birthstone Ring for Women
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

14K White Gold Round Pearl and 1/3 Cttw Diamond Openwork Flower Blossom Ring
Located in New York, NY
The timeless style of this stunning 14k white gold ring will always be in season. In a floral motif
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Three Stone Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.45 ct. The diamond is has H
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Blue Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
historical depth and artistic quality to this piece. This pearl & diamond ring is not just a piece of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Twist Shank Ring with Diamonds 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beauty of this 14k rose gold pearl ring.June Birthstone Ring for Women: Freshwater
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Angara Seed Freshwater Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: This stacking ring designed in 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Angara Vintage Style South Sea Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
studded with shimmering diamonds. To complete the romantic allure of this 14k yellow gold pearl ring, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold

Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the bypass shank glimmer like celestial stars. This beautiful pearl bypass ring is designed in 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Modern Precious Pearl Diamond Fabulous White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K Diamond 28-RND-0,07-G/VS2A Pearl diameter 6,5-7,0 - 1-2,42ct Weight 5.73
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Natural South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring 7 14k Yellow Gold 0.14 CTs Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 7 set in 14k Yellow Gold 0.14 CTs Certified
Category

2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold

White Gold Pearl Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Pearl Diamond Halo Ring. The ring features a center pearl and a halo of twelve
Category

Early 2000s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Modern Precious Pearl Diamond Fabulous Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 20-RND-0,4-F/VS1A Pearl diameter 11,0
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Center Old Transitional Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.48ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold - Palladium Basket Weight: 4.35 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Ring with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.52ct 14k white gold 5.8 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold entourage ring set with a central pearl surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds up to
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chicago Gold Diamond and Pearl Band Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 5.90g  Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut ) : 0.46ct Gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

White Diamonds South Australian Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant ring in 14k white gold mounted with one south sea pearl in the center and white diamonds
Category

1990s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Moi Zoe Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K): 6.50g Brilliant cut Diamonds (VS clarity & H-I colour): 0.26ct Gemstone: Cultured Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Pearl Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Sz 9 Engagement Band
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era diamond & cultured pearl 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 14k
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Austrian Ring Pearl 0.6 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Silver Ø US 7.25 /2.9gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Austrian Ring with parts in solid 14K Rose Gold and Silver decorated with a Pearl and
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

ART NOUVEAU Ring with pearl and single cut diamonds up to 0.20ct 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring set with pearl and single cut diamond up to 0.20ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Brown and White Diamond Pearl Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold. Ring Size: US 6.5 - ITA 14 - French 54 - UK N Tot Weight 14.7 gr Diamonds 4.80Kt Pearl 5.4 gr
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

RETRO ring with pearls and old mine cut diamonds up to 0.80ct 14k gold 6.2 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k tri-color gold ring set with pearls and an old mine-cut diamond up to 0.80 ct - G/H - SI - ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a lovely 10.00 mm freshwater cultured pearl is at the center of this 14 karat yellow gold ring
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Moi Millenial Gold Diamond and Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
. Handcrafted in gold, this cocktail ring is dressed in arcs of diamonds and graduating cultured pearls pierced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Coral, Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral, Pearl and Diamond Ring Size 5.75- This lovely ring features two oval
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: This exquisite pearl ring in 14k rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Angara South Sea Cultured Pearl Diamond Olive Leaf Vine Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leaf motifs are studded with prong-set round diamonds. This enchanting pearl ring in 14k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Angara Two Stone Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the classic pearl bypass ring. It is adorned with a pair of Freshwater cultured pearls, held by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Angara South Sea Cultured Pearl Diamond Olive Leaf Wrap Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and hope. Adorned with sparkling diamonds on the leaf motifs and a lustrous South Sea cultured pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold

1940s Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.27 Carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl and Leaf Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Freshwater cultured pearl ring features a split shank with dazzling leaf motifs. The leaf motifs and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Vintage Style Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
white freshwater pearls, their allure accentuated by the natural diamonds set in prongs, strategically
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Precious White Pearl Diamond Fabulous White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earring Available) Diamond 39-Round 57-0,39-3/7A Diamond 3-Round 57
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Turquoise Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 2.2 carats pearl, .35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a flower of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Pearl Ring 1.80cttw #16585
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow and White Diamond and Pearl Ring This gorgeous ring is set with an old mine
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Black Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Black Diamond ring that is sure to elevate your look! There is a beautiful South Sea Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a striking three stone ring in 14k white gold. It displays a Freshwater cultured pearl that sits
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Mid-Century Seed Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressive 1950's retro 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Ring has Leaf Motif and Seed Pearls with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Australian South Sea Pearl Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring 2 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold cocktail ring featuring one Australian South Sea Pearl measuring 11-11.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

South Sea Pearl 15MM Diamond Pave 14K White Gold Solitaire Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sizing) Metal:14K White Gold Hallmarks: 14K Total Weight: 16.6 Grams Stone Type: 15 mm South Sea Pearl
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ring crafted in 14k white gold exudes refined elegance. The lustrous pearl is flanked by glittering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Precious ring in 14kt gold and details in white gold composed of a central pearl surroundes by
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Pearl, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing ring in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a central pearl surrounded by a flower of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique diamond and pearl ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting
Category

Vintage 1920s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

585 yellow gold ring with pearls and diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant 14-karat yellow gold ring combines classic beauty with timeless sophistication. At the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.