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14k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Sapphire Decorated Enamel Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vs. Totally is sapphire 0.75 ct. Ring size is US 6.5 (We offer free resizing) We can make any
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2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 12 diamonds Diamond Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring 4.6g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 18k yellow gold sapphire and Diamond ring. Stamped 750 and weighs 4.6 grams gross weight
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Modernist Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Band This rare find is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

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

14k White Gold Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring This stunning Sapphire Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Sapphire ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Natural Brilliant Diamond and Sapphire Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold Natural Diamond and Sapphire Band Ring Metal Type: 14k White Gold Total Item Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 14k/Platinum Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking sapphire and diamond ring from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14k gold and
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Pebble Ring with Blue Sapphire from K.Mita
By Keiko Mita
Located in Washington, DC
K.Mita's one-of-a-kind 14 Karat Yellow Gold Petite Pebble Ring features a 0.725 Carat rose cut Blue
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold sapphire and diamond ring containing 1 oval sapphire weighing .80pts. and 26 round
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Sapphire and Diamond Ring
$1,297 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Marquise Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Diamond Count: 7 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1925 Art Deco 14K Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
with a sprinkling of twinkling round diamonds and synthetic sapphires on each side. This ring is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.35ctw Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - sapphire, 1 stone - oval cut - 7 x 5 mm - approximately 1.1 carat - diamonds, 46 stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco-inspired ring exudes timeless elegance, featuring a French-cut sapphire at its center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gold Ring with Sapphire and Diamonds. Blue sapphire ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural sapphire and diamonds. Oval sapphire ring. Blue sapphire ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.10ct Purple Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Reddish Purple Sapphire, 0.03tcw Diamonds Measurements: 21.45 x 20 x 9mm Ring Size: 6 Metal: 14k Item
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Paraiba Color Apatite Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with paraiba color natural apatite, sapphires and diamonds. Cocktail ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Paraiba, Apatite, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring, 14k White Gold, Ring Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - sapphire, 1 stone - oval cut - 7.1 x 6.1 x 4 mm - approximately 1.3 carats
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning blue sapphire and diamond ring made in 14k yellow gold. Sapphire is said to
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Diamond and Yellow Sapphire and Purple Stone Center Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with our 14k Diamond and Yellow Sapphire and Purple Stone Center Cocktail Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Funny Crab Gold Ring with Opal, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Funny crab ring with natural opal, sapphires and diamonds. Opal open ended ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Coiled Snake Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k white gold snake ring. This charming snake is an alternating combination of prong set round
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1.21 Ct Sapphire and Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold 1.21 Ct sapphire and diamond fashion ring. Center stone is a radiant cut sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 14k Sapphire and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond ring! This gorgeous piece is crafted in 14k yellow gold, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Pink Sapphire Set
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Pink sapphire adorned with diamond accents. Set of two rings Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Red Garnet, Yellow Sapphire and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold color contrast ring with natural red garnet, yellow sapphire and diamonds. Open
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Oval Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 ct. The diamond G-H
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Vintage 1980s European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Pear Sapphire and Diamond V Shaped Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k white gold pear sapphire and diamond V shaped ring. Pear sapphire as the center stone, measures
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 0.15ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF04-120424
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
this elegant luxury ring. Diamonds totaling 0.15 carats provide a touch of extra sparkle to this pieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Gold Ring, Oval Sapphire Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Sapphire
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
ring. Sapphire and diamonds gold ring. 14k solid gold ring with sapphire. Weight: 1.8 g. depends
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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K White Gold 0.60ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF22-120324
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning 14K White Gold ring will continually captivate. A series of Sapphires totaling 0.50
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 0.15ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF28-120324
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Ideal for everyday wear, this delicate 14K White Gold ring is undeniably charming. An arrangement
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 0.20ct Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF20-120324
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
exquisite ring. Perfect for even your most special occasions, sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 0.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.35Ct Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.35 Carats Lab Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Oval and Baguette Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
create a beautiful contrast. The ring was crafted in 14K yellow gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Cut: Oval
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k gold ring with red garnet, blue sapphire and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Color contrast 14 kt solid gold ring with natural red garnet, blue sapphire and diamonds. Open
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Sapphire Scattered Diamond Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Elegant and contemporary, this 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring features a stunning round
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Early 2000s Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Gold Ring, Oval Sapphire Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Sapphire
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire gold ring. Oval sapphire ring. 14k gold ring with sapphire. Minimalist sapphire ring
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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

12.75ct Sapphire and Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.75 Carats Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Natural Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring Suggested
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 14k Sapphire and Diamond Band
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond ring! This stunning piece is crafted in 14k yellow gold, and has
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Engagement Ring, Oval Sapphire Ring, 14k Gold Ring with Sapphire
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire engagement ring.Oval Sapphire ring. 14k gold ring with Sapphire. Sapphire stackable ring
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2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14k White Gold Diamond and Lab Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pave Diamonds  Lab Sapphires  Stone Grade: N SI3 Measurements: 19.9 x 13.7 x 4.6mm Ring Size: 10.5
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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
color. 14 French cut about 1.2mm sapphires are genuine Earth mined gems. All gemstones in this ring are
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Sapphire Band
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stones: Blue Sapphire Sapphire Total Weight: 0.80CTW Accent Stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Floral
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Floral This absolutely stunning vintage ring is finely
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

VIctorian 14k Sapphire Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful sapphire and diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant three-stone ring features a trio of richly hued oval-cut gemstones — ruby, sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Antique 14K Gold Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond Ring Approximate Dimensions: 5.75 (Ring Size) 1.7
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 8.5 Grams
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Ring with Ruby, Rose Sapphires, Tourmaline and Diamonds Cherry Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural ruby, rose sapphires, tourmaline and diamonds. July birthstone
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Vintage Sapphire Ring Diamond 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage sapphire ring, featuring diamonds, made of 14k gold. The sapphire's gorgeous
Category

1990s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Lavender Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14K White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
baguette cut diamonds in a 14 karat white gold mounting. The lavender sapphire weighs approximately 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
With this exquisite sapphire and diamond ring, style and glamour are in the spotlight. This ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k gold ring with pink sapphire. Marquise sapphire ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natuaral sapphire, side diamond and sapphires. September birthstone ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Green sapphire 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with sapphire and diamond. September birthstone ring. Green sapphire ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

Green sapphire 14k gold ring.
Green sapphire 14k gold ring.
$498 Sale Price / item
40% Off
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14k Sapphire And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k sapphire and 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3204 vintage or 4348 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k sapphire and diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 14k sapphire and diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roshe Jewels, Natkina and Daizy Jewellery each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 14k sapphire and diamond ring featuring sapphire from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a 14k sapphire and diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 14k Sapphire And Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 14k sapphire and diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $285,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,130.

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.